Sign-up bonus:$500 Welcome Bonus
Party Poker is Still The Top Choice with New Improved Software
Pros:
-numerous 3rd party certifications for fairness and security
-large network of affiliated sites
-wide range of tournaments
Cons:
-US Players restricted
II. About the Company
Party Poker is one the oldest and best online poker sites around—too bad it can longer accept US players. The company is owned by bwin.Party digital entertainment plc and has been in business since 2001. It is licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and regulated by the Gibraltar Gambling Commission. If you’re wondering, yes, bwin.com, PartyCasino.com, PartyBlackjack.com , PartyKeno.com, PartyRoulette.com, PartySlots.com, and also WPTcasino.com are all owned by bwin.Party.
Party Poker has held the top position in the industry since it started over ten years ago. It only relinquished its title as the industry front runner when US residents were prohibited to play online poker at Party Poker because of legislation towards online gambling. Even then, the site enjoys the highest traffic among other existing poker sites on the internet, getting a huge chunk (35 percent) of poker players in the market.
Party Poker’s Random Number Generator is certified fair by iTech Labs and they are also certified by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and eCOGRA.
III. Games and Tournaments
The recently revamped site sports state-of-the-art proprietary software that few rival sites can match, and this has greatly improved the site’s graphics and functionality. They have even released apps for iPhone and Android allowing mobile users a piece of the real-money poker action.
One of the reasons why Party Poker is one the best online poker sites around is because of the variety it offers. Party Poker online poker games include, among others, Omaha, 7 Card Stud and Black Jack. Players also choose Party Poker because of the huge bonuses. Some Party Poker bonuses include a first deposit match of up to $500. Party Poker tournaments are also a huge draw for players. The site offers a lot of fun and exciting tournaments which include Sit and Go Single Table Tournaments, Multi-Table Tournaments, Shootouts, Shootout Satellites, Heads Up, Bounty Tournaments, Aussie Millions, Winter Million, $200K Guaranteed Sunday, and of course, the Annual PartyPoker.com Million V which boasts of an estimated $5 million prize pool.
Bounty Tournaments can be particularly exciting, and being on top of the game is a thrill in itself since everyone else will be at your heels. Bonuses are awarded both for those who stay hunted and for those who are successful hunters.
IV. Bonuses and Promotions
Get a chance to travel around Europe and around the world playing poker, with Party Poker’s World Poker Tour (WPT) promotions. Or compete at one of their major tournaments where prize money can reach a million dollars. Or shoot for $200,000 guaranteed every Sunday by competing at their weekly tournament.
Party Poker rewards players who value strategy, so if you find that you’ve done your best but simply lucked out, you might just qualify for the Bad Beat Jackpot, which is where a percentage of the rake goes. Win thousands of dollars if you manage to lose with a hand of 4-of-a-kind, 8s, or better!
V. Payment Methods
Make transactions via Visa, Visa Electron, Instadebit, Maestro, Mastercard, PayPal, and others.
VI. Customer Service
Contact customer service by filling out an e-mail form on the site, or even chat live 24/7. Alternatively, call their many international numbers 00-800-7278-9100 (Argentina), 0011-800-7278-9100 (Australia), 00-350-20050509 (International), etc.
