Paddy Power Poker is part of the ever expanding iPoker Network and shares the same player base and poker software with sites such as Tony G and Titan poker. Paddy Power Poker attracts very loose and gambling-oriented players who drift over from their sports betting and online casio operations in large numbers. Paddy Power Poker does NOT currently accept players from the U.S.
Software / Graphics : As part of the iPoker Network, Paddy Power Poker offers very good software that runs smoothly and has some very nice features that make it a pleasant poker experience; such as player chat, hand history, tournament sign up reminders, floor manager live chat and customization of avatars and card colours. A No Download Instant Play version is also available that is Mac friendly. You can also take notes on other players and the lobby supplies useful statistics such as average pots sizes, flop percentages and played hands per hour. The Paddy Power Poker software supports play at 8 tables simultaneously while their mini view function allows you to view 4 tables on screen at a standard screen resolution.
Player Traffic : At peak times Paddy Power Poker currently has almost 60,000 tournament players and over 10,000 ring game players.
Tournaments : Paddy Power Poker offers both single and multi-table tournaments, as well as scheduling exclusive poker tournaments each week. New players are looked after with a selection of beginner's tournaments and freerolls. More experienced players have access to the higher stakes tournaments such as their weekly $200,000 tournament. Paddy Power Poker currently give away over $12 million in monthly tournament and freerolls.
Game Variety : Hold'em, Seven-Card Stud Hi, Omaha Hi and Hi-Lo, Badugi
Level of Competition : Many of the players at Paddy Power Poker have drifted in from their Casino or sports betting operations so expect some very loose and gambling orientated competition. The play is pretty loose and juicy at most levels, particularly at the Texas Holde'm No-Limit events where flop percentages rise to as high as 50%.
Bonus/Promotions : New sign-ups get a 150% match on their first deposit, up to $600. The bonus is relatively easy to unlock and is released in increments of $10. Paddy Power Poker take care of existing players with a wide variety of promotions, including seats to the Irish Open and ECOOP as well as their VIP Program called C*A*S*H where players can earn up to $600 per month.
Support : Paddy Power Poker Customer Support is via a 24/7 phone line or e-mail and is run by friendly and knowledgable Irish staff.
Deposit Options : NETeller, Visa, Mastercard, Debit Cards (Laser, Electron, Delta, Switch, Solo), Checks, Bank Transfers, Bill Pay
Withdrawal Options : Credit Cards, Checks, Bank Transfer |
