PokerStars has made the decision to lower its rake for certain games, a statement on the PokerStars Blog announced today. The rake reductions have already taken effect for “Hyper-Turbo” Head’s Up SNG’s, as well as Head’s-Up cash formats.

Plans for future rake increases this year have also been permanently suspended, the statement said. Also noteworthy is that the rake increase on the new “Spin & Go” games has remained intact.

No prior indication had been given that such changes were in the works. Although the announcement caught players by surprise, it is a move that is unsurprisingly being met with enthusiastic approval.

Rake Returned to Pre-Increase Levels