The team here at Poker Monster has engaged in countless hours of poker play to give you this handy list of the best online rooms. Each room has a set of pros and cons—so you know there’s no BS. The reviews include our own experiences and also yours. If you feel like there’s something the rest of us need to know, send us an email and we’ll add it in: boo@pokermonster.com.
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• Endorsed by the best, so you know it's the best
• Fun interface with avatars and backgrounds
• You can sit in the same place at every table, and you know how important position is
• "Last hand" feature allows you to play the previous hand
• Offers two $20k Freerolls
• The customer support is very fast (only email)
• Full Tilt Points for their loyal players. You can purchase merchandise like gift certificates for your friends. These points also get you into tournaments.
• Cashout speed is good
CONS
• Heavily concentrated on Texas Holdem. All other ring games hardly have any action.
• Rake is a tad bit higher than average (5%)
• There have been times when the screen froze
• Limited withdrawal options (no checks)
• We're still waiting on high stake games
• Must call to deposit money
• Unique game called Badugi (a triple draw game where a four card low-hand wins)
• Action points for frequent players: for every $1 paid in tournament fees, you get 100 action points
• Several freerolls going on per day for cash or points
• Software and graphics are fast and attractive
• Overview over the entire betting sequence
• In play buddy list feature
• Impressive sign up bonus for new players (110%)
CONS
• Lobby is sometimes slow to load
• Ring game traffic is not nearly as high as their tournament traffic
• Only 10 hand histories displayed in the client, you have to email them to request more (and you only get one)
• Hefty mailing charge for withdrawals
• More small pot games than high pot games
• Client lay out is awkward
• Fast growing traffic in ring games and tournament games (they’ve grown about 1000% in the last year)
• The best withdrawal process
• Their tables offer different currency giving Interpoker an international feel
• Low limit games are very loose
• It’s a solid poker site with no BS
• Fast and smooth software
• Excellent customer service (no wait time). It must be their dedicated lines for every one of the countries they support
CONS
• Loyalty program does not offer gifts
• Mediocre tournament site
• The player base is quite professional, especially in high stake games (look out for those Europeans!)
• Super fast time clock, and that’s not at a hi-speed table
• Fast software
• Mini-view functionality, which is great for multi-table playing (we’ve played four or six games, depending on your monitor)
• The Prima Network allows for highly trafficked games, therefore more and more players are joining the site
• Trade frequent player points for cash
• The site is constantly improving for their players
• Soft games
• Cardroom managers really work for you (Thanks, Dave!)
CONS
• Slow withdrawal and verification process
• Tournament action is average
• Limited game variety
• Highly trafficked ring games and tournament games
• Excellent multi-table functionality
• Wide range of games: Holdem, Omaha, 7 card stud in high and hi/lo
• Sit n Go games start at $5 up to $200
• Player loyalty through frequent player points (with really good gifts at the Party Store) and redeposit promotions
• Annual PartyPoker.com Million event
• Referral bonus
• Software is incredible
CONS
• Difficult to get support in a timely manner (we were on hold in the afternoon for 3 hours)
• No heads up games or draw poker
• The graphics aren’t appealing
• No lobby information on view flop percentage
• Withdrawal verification process is too slow (and they ask for too much information)
• Software and graphics are top notch
• Statistical analysis and session browser functions
• All-in probability percentage during play in real time
• The best poker community
• Private rooms and private tournaments can be created for you and your friends
• Full screen option
• Great selection of tournament games
• Friendly and excellent customer service
CONS
• Not multi-table friendly
• Some server crashes
• Promotions are not as appealing as other leading sites
• The lobby is visually congested, and difficult to navigate
