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Betfair Poker is owned and operated by the world's largest sports exchange, and as an independent poker site is not part of any poker network. Betfair Poker is growing quickly, due in large part to aggressive promotions and access to the large sports exchange customer base. The software also went through a major update in early 2007 and now supports up to 15 tables for multi-table play, improved graphics and new search functions.
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Playability
Game Variety
Promotions Bonus
Payment Options
Player Level
Overall Rating
Graphics
The Betfair Poker software is developed by the company and isn't part of any poker network. It is fast, clean and offers very good playability for both tournaments and cash games.
The Betfair Poker software went through a massive update in early 2007 and added some great features, such as a multi-table mini-view, improved graphics, enhanced search functions and the option to play at up to 15 tables simultaneously.
Another interesting thing that was added is the great "poker buddy" software offered free of charge. The "poker buddy" is a tool for analyzing and browsing hand histories, and a very smart addition to the poker client.
Overall, Betfair Poker offers a very reliable, quick and stable poker client that is a delight to use.
Playability
Betfair Poker made the choice to become independent of any network quite recently, in light of this the traffic isn't huge, though it's not small either, but is growing all the time. At peak times there are around 1,000 real money players at the cash games, and 4,000 at the tournament tables.
Game Variety
Betfair Poker offers a modest game variety, spreading just Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi and Omaha Hi-Lo. The traffic is concentrated to Texas Hold’em - and especially at the micro- and small-stakes games - but more and more players are finding the Omaha tables. Action is available in No-Limit, Limit and Pot-Limit in Hold'em, as well as Pot-Limit and Limit in both Omaha variations and play is in general relatively wild.
Payment Options
Minimum deposit on Betfair Poker is $20
All major credit cards and debit cards accepted
Player Level
The competition at Betfair Poker ranges from loose at the micro and low limits to relatively loose at higher stakes. In general, the competition is loose and passive, making the site a great place to play for skilled poker players.
Overall Rating
Betfair Poker is one of the most recognizable names in the online poker industry. This means that they are to the internet poker world what drinking a mug of Guinness is to beer fans everywhere: you know you are going to get a quality product. Betfair is completely independent, and all its software is created specifically for this site. This means users of the service will enjoy a playing experience that is unique among the scores of other sites who use the same software manufacturers to create their graphics and interface. Staying with the aforementioned Guinness example, yes you are getting a very good product in Betfair, but it isn't exactly Sam Adams. They score slightly above average when it comes to issues like traffic, game variety, and the rake. Overall this is a solid site that delivers a quality playing experience. This is how they have become one of the best known companies in the industry. |
Promotions Summary
Betfair Poker hosts a variety of promotions that offer great extra value to all players. There is a refer-a-friend bonus, a loyalty points program, guaranteed tournaments, special seasonal promotions and a special "Threedom Pass," where players can win amazing live tournament packages.
Reload Bonus
There are no reload bonuses currently on offer at Betfair.
Loyalty Bonus
Loyal players at Betfair Poker are rewarded for real-money play with Betfair Poker points. Points can be used to receive better odds on sports betting, enter special tournaments and other nice bonuses.
Sign-Up Bonus
Receive a bonus of up to $600* based on the number of Betfair Points generated
Sign up using the promotional code BFP600
Bonus Payout
Bonus is paid every Wednesday for Betfair Points generated in the previous week i.e. you will receive $10 if you generate 400 Betfair Points
Bonus is effective from your first hand played
Bonus is valid for 60 days only
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New $100k Sunday night guaranteed
New "Annette_15" $20k guaranteed every Tues. and Fri.
Loose and juicy games
BetFair poker does not cater to USA residents at this time. This policy will likely change when new online gambling legislation is passed in the USA.
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