There are now dozens of reliable and secure poker sites available for online play. Most poker sites do not have their own individual server that only their player’s use. For instance, DoylesRoom and Golden Palace Poker both use the same poker server and software (Tribeca Tables). If you have an account at both sites you will see the same players at the same tables. So the differences between game play and layout are found in the software used to run a poker room, not necessarily in the individual sites themselves. On this page we'll focus primarily on sites with unique software, or at least try to avoid reviewing more than one "skin" of the same software.
Carbon Poker
There
is an “absolute” reason for the global poker and online
casino craze. Carbon Poker is that absolute reason!
Carbon Poker is one of the world’s leading online casino poker sites and has something for everyone that loves poker or wants to learn.
For beginners, Carbon Poker offers free tables and lessons that quickly built a novice’s level of experience and comfort with the game. You would be surprised at how many successful players on the World Poker Tour and World Series of Poker got their start at Carbon Poker’s free tables.
For those who like to play for small amounts, or limit Hold’em, Carbon Poker is their place to call home as well. Carbon Poker offers these players a great place to relax and use poker as a pastime.
For those who prefer something different such as Omaha or Stud, Carbon Poker has the best tables in the online casino world!
And then for the serious players who like life without limits, Carbon Poker offers the best in No Limit Hold’em poker action with thousands of the best players in the world to compete with at the table of your choice.
For the big dreamers, there are satellite events which can get you a seat at the major world wide poker events such as the World Series of Poker. Players who normally do not have an avenue to Poker’s biggest event now have an inexpensive way to get into the game!
It’s an absolute sure thing that Carbon Poker is a gambler’s dream come true!
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Aced Poker
Aced Poker is one of the fastest growing online poker rooms. Founded
only in July 2004, Aced Poker is currently the 3th largest poker
site worldwide with over 20,000 players during peak times. Besides
the software, you will be attracted to Aced Poker by the quality
and number of pros that represent and play on the site. Few people
will ever have the opportunity to play or chat about golf with Tiger
Woods, but on Aced Poker you have lots of opportunity to play
with and learn from the poker celebrities you see on TV.
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Poker Stars
Poker Stars is one of the oldest poker rooms on the net. Right from the beginning Poker Stars focused on tournaments and is now definitely number one on the Internet regarding tournaments. The room also hosts a huge number of satellites to different live tournaments and both the 2003 and the 2004 WSoP main event winners qualified trough Poker Stars.
But Poker Stars isn’t just about tournaments, there are plenty of cash games to choose from, including some juicy low and midlimit games. Unfortunately Poker Stars seldom offers any sign up bonuses to new players but further down I’ll explain how I managed to get one.
When it comes to famous players there are quite a few at Poker Stars, including Chris Moneymaker, Greg Raymer, Barry Greenstein, Joe Hachem and Tom McEvoy.
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Poker.com
Poker.com is a relatively new online poker room that has made a big impression since launching in May 2005. It is obviously a fantastic URL and that alone guarantees a steady influx of new players, but a catchy address alone would not be enough to sustain a successful operation. Player retention is the key and that requires excellent promotions, top-notch customer service and support, and software that is engaging, functional, and reliable. The good news for Poker.com is that they earn very high grades in all these departments.
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