Start Reeling in the Money By Visiting PokerRoom
January 21, 2012
Are you a big fan of playing poker online? It doesn’t matter if you play small stakes cash poker games or make a living by playing online tournaments. Whether you consider yourself to be a big fan of online poker or a serious player, then you should check out the new PokerRoom.
The online poker site opened in 1999 and since then has become one of the largest poker sites. During 2009 through 2012, the site was offline, but now PokerRoom is back and have regained their top position in the online poker world. Since the reopening, they have been attracting players by offering incentives, such as 100 percent of $100, $500 or $1,000. Signing up is absolutely free, so even the most experienced players know this a deal that can’t be passed up. The benefits are overwhelming when you join the elite online poker site.
PokerRoom created the Poker School in order to help those who are new to the game of poker. The Poker School helps new players learn the basics while also teaching them helpful tips and tricks. The new tutorial/training program will shape new players into great players in no time at all so that they can start competing with others and start reeling in the money.
On PokerRoom, you better believe that there are players who are serious contenders, so if you consider yourself to be a new comer to poker, then it’s essential that you gain as much experience as possible. If the possibility of competing with others that are so serious scares you a bit, know that you can still play with your buddies by selecting the option to set up a home poker game. Of course, you can also play in lower stakes cash games or if you would rather not make a deposit quite yet, take part in the free money games on the site.
Even if you consider yourself to be fairly decent at poker, there is still information you can learn from the Poker School. You may read material that you’ve never read before or knew. Show everyone how you play by signing up with PokerRoom today. Simply download the software and locate the games you love to play.
Intertops: The Right Choice for US Players?
December 23, 2011
Online poker players from the US don’t have a ton of options in the current climate, but only having a few options doesn’t mean you shouldn’t diligently research those options before settling on a room.
One room that’s been getting a lot of ink as of late is Intertops Poker. Long known for their sports book and casino options, Intertops recently made the move to the Cake Poker Network, meaning that they now offer players access to a decent-sized poker room with a reasonable reputation. Should poker players give the room a try?
First, a caveat: Since the landscape is changing so rapidly, it’s a bit difficult to say definitively what sites are the best US friendly poker sites – what works today could be broken tomorrow. With that out of the way, let’s talk more about Intertops Poker.
We’re just going to give a brief overview and some quick pros and cons; you can read this review of Intertops if you’re looking for something more in-depth.
So, let’s start with the pros. The Cake Poker network has reasonable traffic – right in the middle of rooms that accept US traffic – and a solid history of promotions that offer good value to players. The network has been relatively scandal-free, although there have been some issues with the software in the past – none that seemed malicious. Depositing on Intertops is largely considered to be much easier than average, especially with credit cards.
As for the cons, cashout speeds have been reported to be less than stellar and the tournament lobby isn’t as busy as tournament specialists are going to desire. Higher stakes action is also difficult to come by, and the software is a bit slower than a PokerStars or Party Poker.
Is Intertops right for you? The best bet at this point, if you’ll excuse the pun, is to deposit the minimum amount allowed and give the room a test run. Your risk will be low, but the reward could be significant.
Carbon Poker Rolls Out Rake-Free Tournaments
December 18, 2011
It’s often been said – usually correctly – that the rake is the toughest opponent any poker player will ever face. When a room runs a promotion the reduces, or better yet eliminates, rake, that literally means that the games have gotten easier.
Who wouldn’t want to see the best player at the table stand up and rack up their chips? That’s effectively what Carbon Poker is offering with their new series of rake-free tournaments for lower buy-in players.
Called the “Fat Stack / Slim Stack”, the series runs every Friday night and gives players two rake-free tournament options to choose from (the rest of the tournament lobby still charges rake – something has to keep the lights on): Fat Stack tournaments where you start with lots of chips and blinds increase every ten minutes, or Slim Stack tournaments, where you start with small stacks and small blinds that jump up every two minutes.
Buy-ins for the tournaments come in $2 and $5 flavors. To give you an example of how great the value of no rake tournaments really is, consider the following: The normal rake on a $2 tournament could be anywhere from .10 to .30. That means, on average, you’re basically getting a tournament entry free for every ten tournaments you play when the tournaments are rake free. If you play a good amount – say 50 tournaments a month – that’s 60 free tournaments over the course of a year.
All of the tournaments are located in the main tournament tab of the Carbon Poker software. The tournaments take place from 20:00 server time to 23:00 server time, with four total tournaments each starting on the hour.
Carbon offers many deposit options, including Western Union. If you’re unsure of the process, read “Depositing at Carbon Poker Using Western Union” from our partners at CarbonPokerRakeback.com.
PokerStars Rolls Out Promotions for 10th Anniversary
December 6, 2011
PokerStars, the largest online poker room in the world, is ramping up their promotional machine to celebrate a significant milestone in the online poker industry: A tenth anniversary.
The array of promotions is being revealed slowly as the days pass by; as of the writing of this article, three of the ten core promotions – one for each year – have yet to be revealed.
Of the seven that have been unveiled, players are probably the most excited about three: The PCA giveaway, the $10 million Sunday Million and the $1m Sunday Storm. The two tournaments on the list will no doubt attract massive fields, especially the prize-pool record shattering Sunday Million, featuring a guarantee several times the usual size but with the same buyin for players.
The PCA giveaway is running from now until December 11th, with Stars giving away a ton of PCA packages, and you can get a free entry into one of the weekly finals that award 10 PCA packages, each worth over $15,000. For first-time depositors, the code FIRSTPCA will get you the entry, while reloaders should use the code PCA100. Don’t confuse these codes with the Poker Stars Marketing Code you used when creating your account; these are codes to be used when making the deposit.
The end of the year is typically a hot time for PokerStars bonuses and promotions, and the 10th anniversary celebration is turbo-charging the trend. While PokerStars may not have the big-number poker bonus offers that some rooms feature, they do provide the best poker bonus in a long-term sense, making up for the low upfront numbers by providing solid value to players who are willing to pay attention.
What promotions will round out the PokerStars 10th anniversary celebration? We think the Sunday $10m is going to be tough to top, but it’s hard to believe Stars wouldn’t save the best for last. Keep an eye on the lobby to see what Stars has in store for players next.
Breaking Down the New Player Zone at Party Poker
November 19, 2011
New players to online poker need to grab whatever edge is available to them, because waiting in the lobby of almost every online poker room is a small army of grinders and sharks looking to gobble up the bankrolls of the unexperienced.
Party Poker attempts to provide those new to online poker with a significant edge via the Party Poker New Player Zone. Below we break down the zone and analyze whether or not the resources it provides can make the difference for new players looking to protect – and maybe even grow – their account balance. If you don’t know about Party and would like to learn more, read a partypoker review or join a poker forum like 2plus2.
The Basics: Party does a good job with illustrating the fundamentals of online poker in the New Player Zone. Through a series of written articles and video tutorials, Party walks players through the rules of the game and the basic logistics of playing at an online poker room. This section is for the newest of players, so don’t waste time here if you’re experienced with the nuts and bolts of poker, but definitely stay and browse if you don’t know the nuts from the big blind.
Strategy: With the Hand Analyzer tool located in the New Player Zone, Party provides inexperienced players with a tool that helps to develop the habit of choosing good starting hands instead of bad ones. Party also provides a good selection of basic strategy videos, many from the WPT Academy library and a few developed in-house featuring Kara Scott and some Party regulars.
Poker Trainer: A piece of standalone software, the poker trainer is free and allows you to practice your game against AI opponents. The software is very well-regarded and allows you topractice under a variety of conditions.
Bet365 Poker Promotions for November 2011
November 4, 2011
We like Bet365 every month of the year, but November brings with it some excellent promotions that will give you even more incentive to play poker at Bet365, one of the largest gambling sites online.
Deposit Bonus: Back for November, the popular 200% deposit bonus with a maximum bonus amount of $1000 is a good way to get started a Bet365 if you’ve yet to make an account. Making the bonus even more attractive is that Bet365 is one of the few poker sites that accept PayPal, meaning that depositing is a snap. The bonus clears at roughly 15%, which is at the low end of your typical deposit bonus clearance rate, but Bet365 makes up for it with excellent support, frequent promotions and arguably the largest suite of wagering options you’ll find on the Internet.
Premium Tables: While Bet365 does share most of their lobby with the iPoker Network, premium tables are exclusive to Bet365 players. To get more action on these tables, bet365 is offering special incentives to players like the Premium Cash Ladder, a rewards program that pays you up to $1,000 a week just for playing at the premium tables.
Beginners Welcome: In addition to a freeroll for new players, Bet365 also offers a complete section of their poker room open only to players who signed up within the last 90 days. These Beginners Tables are a great way to get your feet wet without worrying about running into tables full of sharks looking to eat up your bankroll.
Many of the promotions this month at Bet365 are for new players, so those who already have an account might want to check out some other sites. We suggest our friends at Good Bonus Guide to players looking for bonuses on other iPoker rooms, or those who are interested in discovering a new room altogether.
Current WPT Qualifiers at Party Poker
October 16, 2011
Players looking to hit the World Poker Tour should definitely be looking at the WPT qualifiers and promotions at Party Poker. As owner of the WPT, Party has the most promotions, both in terms of quantity and quality, for World Poker Tour events – especially those in Europe.
Currently, Party is running promotions for three upcoming World Poker Tour Events: Prague, Amneville and Bohemia.
First up, Prague. Held in December at the Corinthia Casino in Prague, Prague WPT will be making its debut this year with a $5,000 buy in Main Event. Satellites for the tournament are already running on Party Poker and players can win a $7,500 prize package that includes travel and the buy in. Pair this with a Party Poker bonus worth $500 for new players and you have a compelling reason for holdouts to finally sign up for Party Poker. Party is running main qualifiers once a week and a variety of super-satellites throughout the week.
If you prefer a little more wine and cheese with your poker, you might be interested in WPT Amneville. Also boasting a Main Event with a $5k buy in, Amneville promises a massive payout to its eventual champion – last year’s prize pool was a whopping $2.4 million. Time is running out to qualify for WPT Amneville on Party Poker, as the event gets underway in early November.
Last, but not least is something a bit more Bohemian – WPT National Bohemia, the newest stop on the WPT National tour. Featuring smaller buy ins and a shorter schedule, National events are perfect for a mix of traveling pros and local players. Kings Casino in Prague will play host to this tournament, and the Main Event has a buy in of $2,150.
There’s never been a better time to get in on the WPT action. Sign up at Party today and find yourself at a World Poker Tour final table soon!
Winner Poker: Right For German Online Players
August 27, 2011
German players are often having a slightly more difficult time in finding an acceptable online Poker website to play on, with the restrictions and limitations of the German government making it impossible for online poker rooms to be hosted on home soil. Luckily, some rooms still cater to German players, and one the best choices for German players is Winner Poker, with huge bonuses, big action, and German friendly site service.
The biggest thing to talk about with Winner Poker is the deposit bonus that you get for signing on. You’ve probably seen first deposit bonuses that give you 100-150% of your deposit and give you $100-$1,000 on that, giving you a healthy chunk of change to start your bankroll with. Winner Poker believes in taking that a step further, and instead, gives you an insane 250% first deposit bonus of up to $2,000 to start your bankroll with. This gives you a massive jump on your investment; turning a normal $1,000 first deposit into a $3,000 windfall as soon as you earn out the bonus; nothing can beat that kind of return.
The deposit bonus isn’t the only perk you’ll get for becoming a member of Winner Poker, however, as there are plenty of freerolls and guaranteed tournaments to take advantage of, including the $200,000 guaranteed tournament for $215 every Sunday. There are also the Double Challenge tournaments to take advantage of, where an investment of $4 can earn you a jackpot of $1,000 or more if you’re able to win two tournaments in a single day. There’s promotions galore on Winner Poker, and with your massive $2,000 first deposit bonus, you’ll be able to take full advantage of them. It may be a bit tricky to normally find a German friendly online poker room, but Winner Poker makes it easy.
Getting Started With Poker Bonuses
July 27, 2011
You’re looking to join the ranks of the online elite and play poker online against the best (and the worst) that poker has to offer. But, you’re used to playing at casinos and getting comped for your play; you want some extra incentive to get online and jump into the action like you’d get at the casino. Well, with online poker bonus codes, you’ll be getting a lot more than a $10 buffet coupon and some valet service.
Most bonuses for online poker offer you exclusive first deposit bonuses that can help to double, triple, or even quadruple the original deposit, once you clear the bonus. Some allow you to earn a big bonus for a very small deposit; $20 earns you $100 in bonuses to clear out. Still others give you a chance to play poker for free, with no deposit required, all for trying out a new and exciting site.
Why do poker rooms give these kinds of offers to their players? It’s simple; it acts as advertising for their players. There are many online poker rooms, and the landscape makes these rooms compete for every poker dollar available to them. That’s why you start to see such fantastic codes come out, with thousands of dollars of bonuses and freerolls for players to get quick access to, all by simply punching in a code as they download the software and deposit onto the site.
It’s easy enough to get online and play poker, but why do it without getting the comps and perks you’re accustomed to when you go to the casino? Find yourself the perfect online poker bonus code, deposit online, and start experiencing online poker action from the comfort of your own home today; and skip the valet service and buffet in the process.
Bwin Poker Ramping Up the Promotional Machine for July
July 14, 2011
One of the biggest draws for players to a poker site online is the promotions that the site offers. Bwin poker realizes this, and give its players a nice variety of promotions that offer cash, prizes, and trips to its players for their continued play on one of the premier poker rooms on the Internet today.
Some of the awesome current promotions for bwin include the standard (and generous) Bwin Bonus, a chance to win a trip to Paris, the WSOP, and more. There are also Bad Beat Jackpots that vary from week to week and are not always the patented “quad kings beat by quad aces or better” stipulations. It can be as easy as getting a flopped straight beaten on the river, as long as you bet the flop and turn, and you get $100-$200 for your small bad beat, instead of losing at least that much when you get quads beaten by a straight flush.
There are even promotional tournaments that give you the chance to win things that are more than just cash. The Poker Fiesta gives you the chance to win a real Rolex watch, or an iPad by taking advantage of the monthly promotions. There’s even a deluxe coffee maker available in a promotional tournament! The freerolls have also been improved, with more $1,000 freerolls available every day, only on bwin poker.
The best poker sites online have wonderful promotions that keep players entertained and intrigued at the prospects of winning incredibly cool trips and prizes, just by being loyal members of the site. With bwin, not only are these offers frequent, they also are more lucrative and more unique than any other site on the Internet today. For a ride on the wild side with your poker promotions, pick bwin, and start winning electronics, trips, and cash today.