PokerStars has issued a statement asserting that so far in 2016, early indicators suggest that the controversial changes it made to its VIP program are having a positive effect.

“Although it’s very early, the initial data seems to confirm that we made the right decision with the VIP Club changes as player bankrolls are lasting longer in ring games and net deposits are up,” wrote Eric Hollreiser, PokerStars and Amaya VP of Corporate Communications, in a corporate blog post Monday.

The statement follows a meeting between player advocates and PokerStars heads at their offices in Montreal.

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