PartyPoker

Party poker supports its own website, providing many of the features deemed most important by poker players. Graphics are simple and quick with no frills. This means that players can concentrate on the wide variety of games and tournaments available without distractions. Animations and avatars can be turned on however, if the customer chooses. The recent redesign has further improved the graphics and introduced some more options for customisation. There is the option of making tables resizable, making tournament playing much easier. This is particularly useful as it is possible to play up to 12 tables simultaneously. The redesign also introduced a quick seat feature and live-action preview.

Party poker is amongst the easiest to use of the internet poker sites. From the well organised and easy to navigate lobby, the clear design of the website and wide variety of games make it easy to find a game to suit all preferences. With so many games taking place at one time, there is no need to wait to join a game. Customer service is available whenever it is needed to ensure that the player experience runs smoothly.

Perhaps because of the large number of players, Party poker does have a bit of a reputation for hosting some of the softest ring games on the internet. This might be a benefit to novice poker players, or those playing for social reasons, but could put off those with more experience, or people wanting to make serious money from their poker.

The website also includes a blog with latest poker news as well as a TV channel hosting a video library of the most popular televised tournaments.

Party poker players can choose from all the expected variations of the game: Texas Hold’em, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo, Omaha, and Omaha Hi/Lo. There are also a variety of limits available including Pot Limit, No Limit, and Fixed Limit. As the website has so many loyal players, it is easy to find action at all varieties of poker, although in the high and middle limits, there is a larger concentration on No Limit Hold’em.

New players can benefit from a 100% bonus up to £/$ 500 when they sign up.  There is also the opportunity to claim up to $100 for every friend signed up by existing players.  As with an increasing number of poker sites, Party poker also runs a points scheme, allowing players to accumulate points as they play which can then be spent on merchandise in the online store.  Regular players are also entitled to rewards such as cash bonuses or credits to use on Party’s sister sites.