Empire Poker is on the same network as Party Poker, so this
review is virtually identical to the Party Poker review. The
two poker rooms are now owned by the same company and share
the same ring games, single-table tournaments, and most
multi-table tournaments. Currently, the only difference
between these two poker rooms is that Empire Poker does not
have as many bonuses and promotions available as Party Poker.
Empire Poker just has a 20% up to $100 bonus, whereas Party
Poker has a 20% up to $100 bonus available and also a $25 flat
bonus available (better for smaller first deposits). Empire
Poker also does not currently have an elaborate Party Poker
points system (it's not clear if they are carrying forward
their old VIP program). Finally, Empire does not have a few
multi-table tournament promotions that Party Poker has, such
as Party's WSOP freeroll events. 
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Empire Poker offers a standard 20% up to $100 deposit bonus.
This bonus is cleared fairly quickly.
A daily $2,500 freeroll is offered for any player who logged
75 raked hands in the previous day's action.
This is a pretty good site for tournament players. Since
Empire Poker is on the same network as Party Poker, users have
access to some of the best tournament offerings online. The
reason their tournament score is slightly lower than Party
Poker's is that many tournament freeroll promotions held by
Party Poker are not available on the Empire interface. Each
Sunday this site holds one of the most popular tournaments on
the internet, a $200+$15 buy-in $300,000 guaranteed event.
While Empire Poker's software is nothing earth-shattering, it
is quite fast. It is also fairly easy to use, though players
may experience some delays with loading the lobby screens. The
color scheme used at this site is quite unsightly.
They only display the average pot size in the ring games,
which is very frustrating. All in all, they provide you with
little information about the games. I recommend watching the
game for a minute or two before joining to see how loose
everyone is playing.
The competition is somewhat soft at Empire Poker. There are
tens of thousands of players at this site. Many are beginners
or casual players, but some are seasoned professionals. The
games here are easier than at most sites. However, the games
are harder than they once were.
They have both email and phone support. Email support can
sometimes take a frustratingly long time, and they don't
always answer your question. The fact that they have phone
support is nice, but some of the agents are not as helpful as
you'd hope.
Texas Hold'em, Omaha hi-lo, Omaha, 7-stud, 7-stud hi-lo
Fixed Limits: $.15-$.30 to $100-$200
NL & PL Blinds: $.02-$.04 to $25-$50
Party Poker
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Party Poker is the largest online poker room reviewed on this
site. There are usually around 11,000 real-money players during
peak hours. They offer plenty of ring games, single-table
tournaments, and multi-table tournaments. Recently they've
expanded their ring game offerings and now have micro-stakes
available in no-limit betting.
Use the following bonus codes to receive a bonus on your first
deposit at Party Poker:
Use the bonus code PC25 to get a
$25 bonus on any deposit of $50 or more.
Use the bonus code PC100 to get
20% bonus up to $100. So if you deposit $200, you get $40, if
you deposit $500, you get $100.
Basically, use PC100 if you are
depositing $125 or more. Otherwise, PC25
is the best bonus code for you, provided you are making a
deposit of $50 or more.
Party Poker is among the best places on the internet to play
poker tournaments. They offer something for everyone. Their
scheduled tournaments strike a perfect balance between offering
high buy-in freezeouts and small buy-in rebuy events. The sit-n-gos
at Party Poker are unrivaled compared to other poker rooms
reviewed at this site. They used to offer various tiers of
"Steps" tournaments that were once incredibly popular. Recently
these tournaments were replaced in favor of more affordable
games that seem to be generating some popularity.
While Party Poker's software is nothing earth-shattering, it is
quite fast. It is also fairly easy to use, though players may
experience some delays with loading the lobby screens.
They only display the average pot size in the ring games, which
is very frustrating. All in all, they provide you with little
information about the games. I recommend watching the game for a
minute or two before joining to see how loose everyone is
playing.
The competition at Party Poker is very soft for the small stakes
no-limit games. The medium to high stakes no-limit games as well
as many of the limit hold'em games are tougher than they used to
be. Many of the thousands of players at this site are beginners
or casual players, but some are seasoned professionals. Party
Poker's games are easier than those at most other sites.
For a cardroom of this size, their customer service leaves a
little to be desired. They offer both email and phone support.
Email support can sometimes take a frustratingly long time, and
they don't always answer your question. The fact that they have
phone support is nice, but some of the agents are not as helpful
as you'd hope.
Texas Hold'em, Omaha hi-lo, Omaha, 7-stud, 7-stud hi-lo
Fixed Limits: $.15-$.30 to $100-$200
NL & PL Blinds: $.02-$.04 to $25-$50
Single- and Multi-table Fixed-limit Holdem, NL/PL Holdem, Fixed
Omaha hi-lo, PL Omaha hi-lo, Fixed 7-stud (single-table only).
They also have sit-n-go multi-table tournaments.
Single-Table: $5 to $500
Multi-Table: $1 to $1,000
Party Casino
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Software
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Licence
It is not known whether this casino is licenced or not. To
have a gaming license means that a casino is able to 1)
deposit enough money yearly as a financial backup for
players (approximately US $50,000 up to US $100,000 per
annum), 2) pay the taxes (of about 2,5% up to 5%), and hence
3) is subject to the control of the government that issued
the gaming licence in case of any disputes.
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Games
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Poker [Caribbean] |
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Poker [Let It Ride] |
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Slots (2) |
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Video Poker (3) |
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Blackjack Review
Game: In Blackjack each card has a point value. You
first get two cards, calculate their value and decide whether to
draw more cards or not where the maximum total points allowed is
21. The dealer does the same thing. You try to be better than
him (draw closer to 21).
Let it Ride Poker Review
Game: Let It Ride is a card game based on poker where
you first get three cards and then have the option of paying for
each more card until you hold five cards. A pair of tens or
better will receive a payout.
Caribbean Poker Review
Game: In Caribbean Poker you place an ante (bet before
game starts) and after having received five cards decide whether
to compete against the dealer or not. You simply compare cards.
The better hand wins.
European Roulette Review
Game: A wheel with pockets numbered 0 to 36 is spun in
one direction. A ball is spun around the wheel and as the ball
slows, it drops into one of the pockets of the wheel. You bet on
which pocket the ball will drop into.
Slots Review
Game: Slots are machines with three to five wheels
with symbols on them, spinning downwards when you pull a lever
at their side or similar and coming to a stop after a few rounds
of spinning. If the symbols align you win.
Video Poker Review
Game: In Video Poker you receive five cards and decide
which ones to change (only once) in order to make a good poker
hand. As better your hand as better the payout gets.
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