Betfair Poker: A Closer Look

Betfair is known in the world as a betting sports exchange for it operates with financial stability and reliable gaming platform. The company has a license in the UK, Australia, Austria, Malta and Germany. With the thriving need, Betfair poker platform has been introduced last May 2004.

Pokers used to advance with its own facilities. However, in 2014 it fused to the iPoker Network, the third biggest online network in the world for this game. This has been an advantage for Betfair. Now, European players (U.S players are not allowed) can engage to more than 15 tables at a time. The games at Betfair Poker are generally more easy and lenient. PokerScout.com recorded an average of approximately 1,800 gamer every day.

The company's software and graphics contributed to its fame. It has sustained its minimalist design. The client has this smooth display focusing mainly on the game; yet, its lobby is easy to navigate. Search functions are included and game speed is great with tables more than 100 hands per hour. Also, player notes, preferred seat, hand history are packed in the client.

The game selection is given high importance, too. Players can pick from Texas Hold'em, Omaha and Omaha Hi-Lo, Stud and Stud Hi-Lo stressing on the lower limits. Fast-fold of "Speed Hold'em" is also accessible. There are tournaments extending in buy-ins starting from $1 and above. A $200,000-guarantee tournament is up every Sunday. There are also the Jackpot Sit N Go tournaments wherein you can win up to $50,000 if you win six in a row.

Betfair poker offers promotions and bonuses. There is the "New Player Pack" that rewards first time players. After signing up worth $100 deposit, newbies get a 200% bonus stuff up to $2,000. Players also receive five $1 Sit & Go tokens valid for the first seven days as a player. Additionally, you receive eight freeroll tickets; four of which are for $250 freeroll events and the others are for the $1,000 Weekly Welcome Freeroll. There is also a Betfair Bonanza wherein players can join in tournament entry tickets, sporting event packages. You can also accumulate a free £5 match in any Betfair's side games.