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Online Poker Rooms
Just as we do with all of the online casinos reviewed and listed
here at Online Casino Journal, poker rooms must meet a minimum of
regulatory criteria and best practices in order to make our review
pages. Once they do, it is up to players like yourself to vote and
shape the order of the rankings. The first and foremost requirement
for all poker rooms to listed here is that they are licensed and
regulated by a reputable gaming commission, which include and are
limited to Gibraltar, UK, Isle of Man, Alderney, Curacao
(Netherlands Antilles), Antigua or Kahnawake. This ensures that each
poker room operates fairness certified software, is audited on a
regular basis, has the proper financial transaction protocols in
place and is in good standing within the gaming industry as a whole.
We also ensure each poker room either belongs to a large poker
network or whose in-house player base is so large that daily, weekly
and monthly prize pools are guaranteed. Other requirements include
that all poker rooms offer competitive bonuses and promotions,
diverse tournament schedules (including WPT and WSOP satellites),
multiple payment options, and conduct a top-rated customer service
department that is available 24/7. Remember that all of the poker
rooms listed below are ranked according to player ratings. If and
when you open an account at any of these poker rooms, or have
already done so, please post your vote and comments.
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VISIT Poker Stars
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Poker Stars is headquartered in Isle of Man,
where its credit card and E-cash processing subsidiary, Rational
Entertainment Enterprises, is also located. Poker Stars is a
member of the Interactive Gaming Council and holds its gaming
license through the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. The website
operates proprietary software independently verified by BMM and
Cigital for gaming fairness and random hand generation. Poker
games offered include Texas Holdem, Omaha High Low, Omaha High,
Stud High Low, Stud High, Draw, 2-7 Triple Draw, Razz and HORSE.
Poker Stars is the largest poker room on the Web, frequented by
a diverse range of new to highly skilled players. Skimpy on the
bonuses and graphics, Poker Stars is mainly valued for its large
guaranteed jackpots, steady freerolls and responsive customer
service. At peak times, Poker Stars has over 14,000 ring players
and over 120,000 tournament players logged online.
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VISIT Party Poker
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Party Poker is licensed by both the Government
of Gibraltar and the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. A
highly transparent poker room, Party Poker undergoes ongoing
software and RNG source code evaluations. Party Poker uses
proprietary software developed by its parent company, Party
Gaming, who also manages the popular online casino Party Casino.
A huge room (they claim to be the largest) Party Poker causes
some players to feel lost in the mix. Despite this, a great
beginner's school, lots of freebies and a very large selection
of tournaments for all ranges of bankroll still makes Party
Poker one of the most popular place to throw down a hand.
Party Poker is definitely a top choice for new players.
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VISIT Empire Poker |
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VISIT Titan Poker |
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VISIT Pacific Poker |
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