Betfair Poker Review
BetFair's poker room saw the light of day in 2004. In 2006 the new poker software was released. Instead of belonging to a poker network and using their cryptology this gaming giant has gone with in-house applications that have gained respect and trust around the poker world. Even though action in U.S. Dollars is the norm, United States players are not allowed. I.P. Detection will throw an error to any hopeful from the States trying to register an account. During peak times as many as 2500 poker players can be found in action at the BetFair poker rooms with normal traffic reported in the 1200 to 2000 player range.
The proprietary poker application features a no-nonsense interface that serious players will appreciate. Lacking cartoon graphics and anatomically correct avatars the look is all business. Multi-table junkies will find their fix here as the BetFair software allows six tables to be played at the same time without overlap. Players may play up to fifteen games at once. Chat and game statistics are available at the table while the lobby is intuitive and feature rich. Sharks will have a built in fish finder as victim names can be tracked down with the player finder feature. Strong player note taking capability along with hand history and the ability to replay hands will appeal to analytical types. The heads up tables are popular, being hard to find in some on line rooms.
Betfair poker is currently offering a $150 sign up bonus for new players. Other bonuses can be had from making the leader boards, a stamina promotion (last longest), referrals, and reaching a target for players who opt in.
The tournament play is deep and rich. From single table sit and go play to daily multi table and special promotion tournaments and satellites to major land based events. During July players who win two specified daily tournaments in the same day can win up to $25,000 in extra cash. Perhaps one of their most talked about tournament prizes is the Three'dom Pass'. A player making a land tournament from a BetFair satellite and reaching the final table will be awarded entry fee and travel accommodations to the same tournament for three years.
Competition is described far and wide as fast and loose. Calling stations and flop speculators are rumored to come in herds from the huge BetFair casino and sports book. Overall experts and commentators around the globe tell of soft players stacked deep in these rooms.
