Casino Poker Rooms

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bwin Poker is one of Europe’s oldest and most popular bookmakers, and through the acquisition of the Ongame network in 2005 they also became Europe’s largest poker network. The game volume at bwin Poker and across the Ongame network is very good, providing good action on any level at most hours of the day. bwin Poker offers relatively juicy games, good game variety, great promotions and very good software, making it a first-rate poker room for almost all players.

A recent upgrade in July 2009 has added even more great features, including direct seating from the lobby, resizable tables and a downloadable Mac client, putting bwin up near the very top of the industry as far as client software and design goes. The software is fast and stable and offers a very nice playing experience, although it may be a bit resource intensive for multi-tabling on slow computers. Real-money player statistics as of November 2009 show 5,500 ring-game players and 15,000 tournament players at peak hours. Sign up through a PokerListings link and get an exclusive $500 bonus.

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Titan Poker is the leading poker room in the expanding iPoker network, with lots of high-value promotions for its players - monthly payouts have hit a massive $16 million guaranteed as of November 2009. Games are loose, with lots of casino players, and the rake at Titan Poker is actually better than the online average with very player-friendly caps at lower stakes.

Titan Poker and iPoker have quickly built a strong network with strategic backing from the world's second largest casino-software provider, Playtech. The games at Titan Poker run smoothly, thanks to good software, although the game pace can be a little slow. Most of the traffic volume is still in the No-Limit Texas Hold'em games, where the viewed-flop percentage is normally in the 30s or 40s, making for profitable play for skilled players. Real-money player statistics as of November 2009 show 10,000 ring-game players and 55,000 tournament players at peak hours. Sign up through a PokerListings link and get a $600 sign-up bonus at 200% match plus $50 upfront on deposits over $100.

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William Hill Poker is one of the oldest and largest bookmakers in the U.K., providing gambling services offline and online since 1934. Now part of the booming iPoker network, traffic and promotions at William Hill are first rate, with $16 million in prize money a month now guaranteed on the network. Multi-currency deposit and play is also available, as is a wide range of games and a great selection of sit-and-gos.

The William Hill Poker software offers good functionality and is quite stable. The graphics are not among the best in the world, but most users seem to think they are fine. The games are generally relatively loose, with a fairly high new player influx to the network and site. Real-money player statistics as of November 2009 show 10,000 ring-game players, and 55,000 tournament players at peak hours. Sign up through a PokerListings link and get an exclusive $600 bonus at 200% match.

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Sportsbook Poker was launched in late 2006 and is one of the few poker rooms that accept U.S players. It offers super loose games and great deposit options, and has won over many players as a result of those two things. It offers good game variety, good graphics and playability and is growing quickly, although most action right now is still found at the lower limits.

The Sportsbook Poker software offers great functionality and playability, with clean and appealing graphics. Sportsbook Poker is also growing quickly, and even though the higher-stakes and tournaments still leave something to be desired, the games are super loose and a gold mine for a skilled poker player. Aside from the nice sign-up bonus, there are a number of other excellent promotions, such as a monthly $100,000 freeroll and a good loyalty program. Sign up through a PokerListings link and get an exclusive $1,000 bonus at 125% deposit match.

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Poker players looking for juicy, high-action Texas Hold’em tables and frequent promotions often find themselves at longtime industry favorite Pacific Poker. One of the first quality poker sites in the industry Pacific Poker has seen a drop in traffic but remains an excellent site for Hold'em games. In May 2007, the poker room also upgraded its software, adding numerous functions and improving their graphics to top-of-the-line quality.

The Pacific Poker software offers great functionality, clutter-free tables and high reliability. The graphics are superb, and you'll also find some of the best search functions ever invented. One in particular allows players to view their previous hands in a unique-action replay interface, showing exactly how the hand played out. Aside from its innovative software, Pacific Poker is also known for hosting really good tournaments, including many exclusive freerolls. Real-money player statistics as of November 2009 show 2,000 ring-game players and 8,000 tournament players at peak hours. Sign up through a PokerListings link and get an exclusive $500 bonus at 125% deposit match.

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CD Poker is one of the most popular rooms on the iPoker network, offering relatively loose and easy-to-beat games with highly playable software. CD Poker also offers one of the best bonus and loyalty packages in the industry, giving players every chance to build their bankroll. The game variety is good and the software offers good graphics and playability.

The CD Poker software offers good functionality and is very stable. The graphics are good, and overall the software offers premium playability. The games are generally quite loose, with plenty of opportunity for skilled players to earn money. Real-money player statistics as of November 2009 show 10,000 ring-game players, and 55,000 tournament players at peak hours. Sign up through a PokerListings link and get a $600 bonus at 200% match PLUS an extra $20 bonus with first deposit over $20.

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PlayersOnly Poker is one of the newer additions to the poker world, opening for play in late 2006. The site is backed by Sportsbook.com and resides on the Cake Poker Network, meaning they accept U.S. and Canadian players and, more importantly, U.S. credit card deposits. PlayersOnly Poker offers good game variety, good graphics and playability and is growing quickly, although most of the action is still found at the lower limits.

The PlayersOnly Poker software offers great playability with clean and appealing graphics, although tables can be a little cluttered with information. Even though the higher-stakes games and tournaments still leave something to be desired, the games are super loose and quite a lucrative opportunity for a poker player with skill and experience. Aside from the nice sign-up bonus, players also get a good loyalty program, WSOP giveaways and some quality freerolls. Sign up through a PokerListings link and get an exclusive $1,000 bonus at 125% deposit match.

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Online since 2004, ChiliPoker is a growing room in the iPoker network, offering access to all of the network's high-value promotions, satellites and freerolls - including the $4.15 million European Championship of Online Poker. Games are relatively loose, and network traffic is in the top five of the industry. The rake at ChiliPoker is also slightly better than average. The ChiliPoker pro team is headed by Liz Lieu.

ChiliPoker and iPoker have quickly built a strong network with strategic backing from the world's second largest casino-software provider, Playtech. The games at ChiliPoker run smoothly, thanks to good software, although the game pace can be a little slow. Most of the traffic volume is still in the No-Limit Texas Hold'em games, where the viewed-flop percentage is normally in the 30s or 40s, making for profitable play for skilled players. Real-money player statistics as of November 2009 show 10,000 ring-game players and 55,000 tournament players at peak hours.Sign up through a PokerListings link and get an exclusive $600 sign-up bonus at 200% match.

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Betfair Poker is the flagship poker room of one of Europe's largest sportsbooks. The excellent software is stable and, since the latest updates, offers many great features and improved graphics. The time clock is short, which makes the games fast. As the site now offers play at up to 15 simultaneous tables, the room is a great choice for multi-tabling. The game variation is fair and features a lineup of most of the standard games on today's poker sites.

The Betfair Poker software offers great functionality and speedy play and, since its first launch, has been updated 11 times. One of the Web's fastest growing poker rooms, the games are quite loose due to a large portion of the players being sportsbook customers. Overall, Betfair Poker boasts solid software and also features a nice demo of the new technology's functionality on its Web site. Real-money player statistics as of November 2009 show 1,200 ring-game players and 4,000 tournament players at peak hours.Sign up through a PokerListings link and get an exclusive $2,000 bonus at 100% deposit match.

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