Party Poker

After forced withdrawal from the US-market PartyPoker lost its position as world’s no. 1 poker room, but the room still shines with unmatched promotions and strong the emergence of players. Large-scale promotional campaigns and sponsored TV-broadcasts attract lots fishes. There’s a lot going on at PartyPoker’s at any time of the day.

Software

Besides a download-client for Windows, PartyPoker also offers a flash version of its software. Therefore also users of Mac and Linux can use the offer. Regular updates ensure the highest standards of security and stability. One of the special features of the software is that in tournaments it’s possible to negotiate deals at the final table. Multi-tabelling as well as hand history function are supported. The graphics are not up-to-date but the design and functionality are great.

First deposit bonus

For your intial deposit you’ll receive an immediate bonus of $25. This is a one time bonus and you exclusively get it for your first deposit only. The minimum deposit is $50.

Bonus advice

The instant bonus of $25 suits players who want to establish their bankroll without risking too much. PartyPoker offers regular profitable reload and loyalty boni. You will very soon have the opportunity to increase your own bankroll accordingly.

Player traffic and soft competition

Traffic is very strong. There are always several games at any level of No-Limit Hold'em and Limit Hold'em. Omaha, and Seven Card Stud, as well as Sit’n’Go and tournament players will not be disappointed. Traffic comes mainly from Europe, but players from other continents guarantee a lot of action as well.

Recently, the player’s levels have increased considerably but if you keep your eyes open you will find enough fish food on nearly all limits.

Ring games and limits

The limits reach from $0.02/$0.04 to $25/$50 on No Limit tables and from $0.05/$0.10 to $250/$500 on Limit tables. There are tables for 10, short hand tables, and heads up tables. PartyPoker strikingly collects an unproportional amount of high rake at the micro-limit-tables – up to 10%! With middle and high limits (from $ 1BB) the rake is moderate.

Tournaments

PokerParty’s offer of tournamnets is pretty good but not outstanding. Buy-ins start at $1. There are tournaments with guaranteed prize money, satellites and Sit’n’Go steps, as well as manifold qualifying tournaments for big events like WSOP. PartyPoker periodically stage their own tournaments with partially very high prize money. The finals are often TV-broadcasted as live events.

VIP program

PartyPoker offer a sophisticated and somewhat complex loyalty program. Simply speaking, all real money players are benefited with party points. Those determine an individual weekly multiplier. The initial multiplier is 1 and can be increased up to 8. The number of loyalty points is determined by party points times multiplier. They are the basis for reward points which can eventually be changed into cash or tournament tickets.

Party points

Real-money players are rewarded with Party Points. Party Points are awarded per 20 played hands having achieved a rake, according to the below table.

Limit games

Limit                   PartyPoints
$.05/$.10            0.75
$.10/$.20            0.75
$.15/$.30            0.75
$.25/$.50            1
$.50/$1.00          3.5
$1.00/$2.00        3.5
$2.00/$4.00        11
$3.00/$6.00        14
$5.00/$10.00    15
$10.00/$20.00        17
$15.00/$30.00        17
$20.00/$40.00        17
$30.00/$60.00        18
$50.00/$100.00       30
$100.00/$200.00     35
$250.00/$500.00     35

No-limit and pot-limit games

Blinds            PartyPoints
$.02/$.04        1.25
$.05/$.10        1.25
$.10/$.25        2
$.25/$.50        3
$.50/$1.00    5
$1.00/$2.00    8
$2.00/$4.00       12
$3.00/$6.00       14
$5.00/$10.00       16
$10.00/$20.00     18
$15.00/$30.00     18
$25.00/$50.00     30

You get 2 Party Points for every dollar paid in tournament fees.

Deposit & Withdrawal options

Deposit Options: VISA, MasterCard, Paysafe card, eps (Australia), WebMoney, Bancontact Mister Cash, iDeal, Laser card, Click & Buy, Click2Pay, Giro pay, ukash, Przleway24, DirectPay24, my citadel wallet, Poli, eWire, ELV Germany/Austria), Electronic Transfer (Canada), UsemyBank (Canada/U.K.), Switch/Solo/Maestro, Moneybookers, EntroPay, Neteller, bank wire transfer, bank transfer.

Withdrawal Options: VISA, Mastercard, WebMoney, Switch/Solo/Maestro, Electronic Transfer (Canada), Neteller, Click2Pay, Moneybookers, bank wire transfer, my citadel wallet, bank transfer, checks by mail, checks by courier.