Sign-up bonus:up to $2,500 released in increments
Betfair Poker is Your Bet towards Pro Player Status
I. Overview
Pros:
-Betfair is stable and successful UK-based company
-Poker Cubed poker and dice games
-no flop, no drop
Cons:
-not available for US players
II. About the Company
Betfair has been a trusted name in the world of gambling. They started out as a sports booking site but eventually branched out to include an online casino and online poker. In fact Betfair is the largest online betting company in the UK, and they have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2003 (innovation category) for being such a great online gambling hub. Betfair Poker—especially these days—can be seen as not just an offshoot product, as the site is holding its own in the online poker scene.
Since Betfair Poker is a member of Ongame Network Limited, it is Licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and regulated by the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner.
Betfair Poker player data is kept secure with Verisign technology.
III. Games and Tournaments
To play online poker games at Betfair Poker, you must first download their P5 Poker Engine software which was developed by the Ongame Poker Network. Get straight into the action and rest assured that Betfair adheres to a “no flop, no drop” policy, so don’t feel pressured not to fold on a bad hand!
Betfair Poker games come in 6 variants of course including Texas Hold’em and 7 Card Stud High/Low.You can also play Pot Limit Omaha, Omaha High/Low, 7 Card Stud, and 5 Card Draw.
But perhaps the most interesting variant Betfair offers is Poker Cubed. Betfair’s continuous pursuit of innovation has led them to develop an interesting twist to poker: the introduction of dice. No images elicit the thrill of gambling more than cards and dice, and Betfair brilliantly combines the two.
Shoot the Moon is multiplayer betting game where you have 3 round to “shoot” a pair of dice and compete for the highest score. The twist? The last “shot” is hidden from other players, and that’s when the betting begins!
Dice Hold’em has essentially dice replacing cards, so it’s a stripped-down version of Texas Hold’em with only 6 ranks and no suits (no flushes!)
IV. Bonuses and Promotions
The Betfair Poker welcome bonus is huge but is released in increments over a period of up to 6 months, so be sure you’re committed to playing on the site for a few months to take full advantage of the promo. Once you get used to the Betfair Poker website and its players, you can set your sights on taking part in the Betfair Poker tournaments. Betfair live poker allows you to take your game on the road, visiting places like Costa Brava and the Dominican Republic!
Team Betfair players are respected all over the world, and lot of professional poker players got their start playing at Betfair Poker online. In 2011 Team Betfair was recruiting, offering $20,000 each in sponsorship deals to 100 lucky poker players. Maybe you could be the next lucky member!
V. Payment Methods
You can make payments using a variety of methods such as UK debit (Delta, Solo, Maestro), UK Credit (Visa, Mastercard), Visa Electron (UK & Ireland credit), Lasercard (Ireland debit), PayPal, Neteller, and more.
VI. Customer Service
Phone 24/7 0844 871 0000 (UK), 1800 944 000 (Ireland)
