Sportsbook Poker

Sportsbook Poker
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Sportsbook.com has been in the business of online gaming for thirteen years and has continued to keep its doors open to American poker online. A variety of poker games are offered on the site, in addition to casino and sportsbook action. Action is offered for all skill levels and bankrolls. There are also games offered which can be played with "play money" rather than real money. A free software download is required to play certain games. The minimum system requirements are extremely lenient, so any modern computer should have no trouble running the software. The website offers detailed tutorials on setting up and using the software, as well. Some games also offer instant play, without requiring the software.

Deposits may be made via Visa or MasterCard, through a cash transfer, or by one of the following services: UseMyWallet, Moneybookers, or Neteller. Money may be withdrawn using a wire transfer, a check or gift card, or the three services listed above.

NOTE: Sportsbook.com still accepts American players, so it is a good destination to consider for those looking for American poker online. Players from the United States, therefore, should check out the site.

Sportsbook offers quite a few promotions. New players receive a 100% deposit bonus for up to $1000, with the Sportsbook Poker bonus code FTRPK, in addition to a free seat in a weekly $500 Freeroll tournament. Remember, to activate the 100% deposit bonus, enter the code FTRPK into the bonus code box under the Deposit Bonus tab. The Freeroll tournaments are currently held on Wednesdays at 10:30 pm Eastern Time.

This is only the beginning of the promotions offered on Sportsbook. There is also a loyalty program which offers players "Gold Chips." Gold Chips are earned through accumulating Frequent Player Points. For every dollar in rake players drop, they earn 1 FPP, with a maximum of 3 FPP per hand. Limitless points can be earned by playing in tournaments, as well. You receive 7 points for every dollar spent on tournament fees. Players may spend Gold Chips at the Reward Store. There are other promotions as well, including a bonus given to those who refer a friend to the site.

Sportsbook offers a fairly wide range of available games. This includes No Limit, Pot Limit, and Full Limit Hold'em, Limit and Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo, and 7-Card Stud and 7-Stud Hi/Lo. The vast majority of the action, however, is occurring on the No Limit Hold'em tables, an American poker online favorite. The No Limit play is mixed pretty well, from very bad players to some very good players who make the Merge Gaming Network their home. Many high-volume players don't like the network though, since they don't allow HUD's. Therefore, there are plenty of great opportunities to find some poor players just looking to donate some funds.

There are a few Omaha games running most of the time, but not enough for a pure Omaha player. Although the games are definitely juicy, since there aren't many Omaha regulars at Sportsbook.

For the tournament players, Sportsbook promises $5,000,000 in tournament prize money every month. Tournaments are offered on a daily basis, including a special $250,000.00 event at least once per month, as well as a $125,000.00 once per week. Many different kinds of tournaments are offered: Lightning Tournaments, Sit & Go Tournaments, Freeze-Out Tournaments, Bounty Tournaments, and more. A full list of the current month's tournaments is offered on the Sportsbook Poker website (see below).

Sportsbook uses various measures, including a 256-bit TwoFish encryption algorithm, in order to protect its clients from malicious security threats. The Random Number Generator uses a cryptographically secure system and is certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

There is plenty that is great about the Sportsbook Poker software. The lobby is very organized and it's easy to select between ring and tournaments. Finding the table and stake you want to play can be done in seconds. They also offer instant hand histories at all tables, just click on Last Hand. You can then relive the action or share the hand history with your friends.

Support is offered 24/7 through live chat, email, or a toll-free telephone number. Sportsbook aims to answer email queries within 1-2 hours of receiving them.