POKER NETWORK NEWS

The Best OnGame Deal Just Got Better – Instant Rewards At Red Kings

Cool Update: More good news, you can not get Holdem Manager (pro edition) as part of your welcome bonus – see below for more.

The OnGame network was one of the pioneers in focusing on recreational and amateur players, introducing their innovative ‘essence’ rewards system a few years ago. Now the benefits go beyond the easy games (fewer online pros = more profit for you!), with the announcement of ‘Instant Rewards’ a new list of benefits which go alongside the long list of offers available to both new and existing players.

It has to be said, 2013  is a great time to be player on Red Kings Poker on the cool OnGame network… Here is how the new system will work: Continue reading

The SCOOP Has Started!

Great news for poker tournament fans, the 2nd biggest online poker event of the year just got underway. The ‘Spring Championship Of Online Poker’ (known as the ‘SCOOP’) runs over at PokerStars. What you’ll love about this one is that there are 3 levels of buy-ins so that everyone from occasional / recreational players through to high-rollers get a chance at the big prize money.

… And I mean big – there is a staggering $40,000,000 in guaranteed prize money – and this is usually well beaten too. Continue reading

OnGame Poker Network Promos May 2013

OnGame is one of those networks who always come up with a long list of promos and specials each month… and May 2013 is no exception. I will center this article on my favorite OnGame site – Red Kings Poker – who have a cool extra bonus for new players the first time you get dealt the king of hearts and diamonds (the red kings!) together! Continue reading

Full Tilt Poker Token Offer – No Strings Attached

A great offer for non-US readers over at Full Tilt – who are now owned and run by the same people who own / run the world’s biggest poker site, PokerStars.com.

They are looking to encourage as many new players as possible to check out the games there. So they are offering you a free bundle of tokens and cash game tickets worth $10, no deposit is required as long as you are new to the site. You need to use a special ‘$10 Free’ link to get this bundle… click this one to open up a new tab and check the details for yourself:

Free $10 to play with at Full Tilt Poker

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US Poker Tournaments May 2013 – Poker Maximus Is Back!

Not only is the cool Poker Maximus tournament event back – it is bigger and better than ever. With a total of $2,000,000 in guaranteed prizes, a $250,000 guaranteed ‘Main Event’ and plenty of satellite qualifiers too.

The next running starts May 2nd 2013 and goes through to Sunday May 12th (when there are no less than 6 main events with different buy-ins). Below I cover the highlights, qualifiers and extra promos relating to this event, including why Carbon Poker have the easiest deposits of any US friendly poker site. Continue reading

Which Poker Networks Have Anonymous Tables?

Anonymous Poker Games Are Taking Off – Here I Look At The Biggest And Best Poker Networks Which Have Anonymous Cash Game Tables

Anonymous tables were first introduced by the US-friendly Bovada – as part of their core strategy of appealing to recreational players rather than the army of smaller stakes pro grinders out there. To say this was a success would be an understatement, with this site now at the top of the rankings for sites still accepting US based players.

Of course, good ideas spread quickly in online poker, and there are now several networks which feature anonymous games including Party Poker, MicroGaming and the iPoker Network. Here I will start with an overview of why these games are growing in popularity, and then below give you my pick for the best anonymous games around. Continue reading

Where Can I Play Private Online Poker Games in 2013?

Playing online poker games privately with the friends of your choice can be done at several sites in 2013. These can be either cash games or tournaments (including SNGs) and are normally handled by setting up a game with a password and simply distributing this to those you would like to play with. You can choose the blind levels (for cash) or buy-in amounts and also the type of game(s) to play. Continue reading

Best Poker Network For UK Players

UK Players have a big choice of poker sites to play on, enjoying light regulation for offshore networks. This article looks at the different choices, ranging from household names through to smaller but cool networks to determine which is the best poker network for UK players. I will also highlight the risks of some networks – both from the operators themselves or from the armies of pro grinders who often infest the tables at some sites! Continue reading