Party Poker Review
Although Party Gaming is one of the most trusted names in all of online gambling, the company has always been known mainly for its poker site, Party Poker. Established in 1997, Party Poker is one of the biggest sites on the Party Gaming network and has been a popular destination for online poker players from around the world. Party Poker is visited by approximately 3.6 million players each year. Party Poker’s popularity is due to the site’s overall quality in offering the best poker playing experience outside of a live casino.
Software
The Party Poker software is simple, easy to use and only takes up a small amount of space on your hard drive. The lobby is easy to navigate and contains search filters that help you quickly find the type of game you want to play. The software has features that allow you to contact customer support or perform banking tasks without having to leave your game. Party Poker’s software supports multi-table play, and using window resize tools allows you to play up to 18 games simultaneously. The software provides player information and the ability to takes notes, so you can track your progress and improve your game.
Game Selection
Party Poker has a nice selection of poker games available, each with several different options when it comes to stakes. The most popular game at Party Poker is Texas Hold ‘Em. Omaha and 7 Card Stud are also popular games at Party Poker, each of which has the option of playing with traditional rules or Hi/Lo rules. All of these poker games are offered at Party Poker as free games, cash games or as part of a tournament.
Bonus Information
Party Poker is known for having a healthy amount of bonuses and promotions. If you’re a new player, you can enjoy a 100% welcome bonus up to $100 when you sign up for an account at Party Poker. Once a member, you can enjoy other promotions such as freerolls, bad beat jackpots and frequent tournaments. Party Poker runs a Party Points system that awards you with points for every real money wager made in a game. Party Points are also used to clear bonuses. When you accumulate a certain amount of points you can release bonus money or trade the points in for other promotional offers. Party Poker also runs tournaments for qualification into professional league tours like the World Poker Tournament.
Competition
Party Poker is a popular site that hosts a high number of players at any given time. This means that there are also a great deal of inexperienced players, especially at freeroll or low buy-in tournaments and at smaller stakes tables. However, there are also some poker sharks that frequent Party Poker. If ever you find the competition to be too stiff, you can always practice for free and improve your game at the Party Poker play money tables.
Support
Party Poker has some of the best security features available and a top rate customer support team. Party Poker support is available 24 hours a day through email or phone hotline. Party Poker has separate customer support email addresses so that your inquiry is sent to the source most able to help you. There are dedicated Party Poker support hotlines for over 30 different countries and an international line for everyone else. Players in the United States are limited to email support only. Party Poker customer support can even be reached from within the software, letting you send any questions you may have without interrupting the game play.
