A handy one-stop guide to all the key online poker websites currently on the web. Whether you’re a brand new player dabbling in online poker for the first time, or an old hand looking to try something a little different, you’ll find all the key information you need here. From the recognisable big hitters to the slightly lesser-known poker sites, the list here comprehensively covers the top 20 poker platforms on the internet.
- Amaya-owned online gaming brand, recently launched its new betting service to the UK market
- Took its first sports bet on the 31st March this year
- In possession of dozens of licenses to operate worldwide, retains its hold on the No 1. spot for online poker rooms
- Considered the best software for online poker
- European Poker Tour live event series, the top poker ambassadors (like globally recognised footballers) promoting the brand
- Currently attempting to gain a stronger foothold in the legal US online poker market
- Claims to be the fastest growing online gaming brand in the industry
- Promises an “elite, world-class consumer experience” for poker players
- Fully regulated since 1997, 5 million registered users, socially responsible (ie. prevents excessive use)
- Industry leading software is fully certified
- Offers face to face play though its Poker Cam tables
Bodog
- Canadian company, established in 1994
- Hosts a thriving poker community, sports book and a racebook
- Registered in Antigua
- Its casino certified by Gaming Associates
- Offers fast payouts and deposits
Titan Poker
- Claims to be the No. 1 poker room for players in the UK
- Its user-friendly software is developed by Playtech
- Guarantees winnings of millions in monthly prizes and affordable buy-ins for prospective players
- Flagship site on the iPoker Network, a network that is only second in terms of traffic to the PokerStars.
- Claims to be“the world’s favourite betting site” and the one of the largest, with 18 million customers and 3,000 employees
- Has an affiliate programme, used by individuals and companies to promote their company to their customer base
- When a visitor to an affiliate site becomes a referred customer (by clicking on the link) the affiliate will then earn 30% commission based on any net win for the life of the customer
- One-wallet system, using the same info to play all games on the site
- Registered affiliates, limitless earning potential/uncapped commission and no negative rollover
- £50 free credit to spend when new player joins (more than the usual £20/25 that other sites offer)
- Accessible for mobile and tablet as well as online desktop
- Active poker community on the site
- Many positive Sky Poker Reviews online
BetFair Poker
- Pioneered the Betting Exchange in 2000 (enabling customers to come together and bet against each other rather than a bookmaker)
- Betfair takes a small commission from the transaction
- No financial risk so the odds have no profit margin and therefore, they typically deliver better value than a fixed odds bookmaker.
- Mainly operates in the UK, Ireland, Australia and US.
- 1.7 million active customers currently, 2000 employees
- 1.2 billion bets a year
- Introduced the concept of in-play betting (Betfair’s Exchange was the first platform to turn a betting market “in-play” in 2001 and in the same year the Company merged with fellow exchange Flutter.com)
- 1st to launch iPhone App, 2009
- Betfair customers have the ability to lock in a profit
Coral Poker
- The fast-growing area of ‘bet-in-play’ sports betting where Coral is one of the market leaders.
- Recently launched its mobile app, allowing for on the go betting
- Primarily focussed in the UK and Italy
Everest Poker
- The first multi-lingual online poker site
- Millions of customers across 70 countries, since 2004
- Main sponsor of the World Series Poker
- Online interactive poker school and tutorials for new players
- Free €10 Bonus + Deposit €25 and receive €40
- 2,700 betting outlets in the UK and 800,00 active online customers
- Brand appeal as the most recognised and most used betting brand in the UK
- Found to be underperforming in the online gambling (market major operational restructuring of its digital products and services in time for the 2014 World Cup)
- Maximum withdrawal of £5,000 (or currency equivalent) per day from your account.
Paddy Power Poker
- Brand focus on stunts, entertainment, novelty
- Affiliates enjoy high conversion and retention rates, generous commission, support team available, industry leading sign up bonuses
- $500 welcome bonus for new players
- Free training academy for new players
- Regular promotions
- Focus on change and innovation, increased use of technology
- Wide range of card games available
- Most popular in the UK and is currently establishing a wider customer base in the US
- Rock solid reputation within the poker industry
- The world’s largest listed online gaming business created by the merger of bwin and PartyGaming in March 2011
- Pokerfest, World Poker tour
- Poker school for new players
- Blog for daily tips from our team of professional poker players
- Freerolls award thousands in prizes every month
- Launched in 2004 (crashed in 2011, unable to pay players back after Black Friday) then purchased by PokerStars
- Play proceeds at a gentler pace at “New to the Game” tables
- 100% first deposit bonus
- Extensive variety of poker formats, styles
- Dedicated focus on the recreational poker player
- Excellent software
- 3D gaming experience (create own players’ appearance, make them unique) range of exciting and innovative promotions in poker
- 5 million members, but fairly recent so possibly less traffic on the site
- Poker school, Raise Your Game experts to guide new players
- Bonuses of 100% matches up to $600 or $2000 limited to players on those tables. Also a bonus loyalty points program offered
- One of the flagship poker rooms on the Action Poker Network, and the site has been a major factor in the Action Poker Network’s recent surge in traffic thanks to their “terrific software platform, top-notch reputation, and excellent promotions”
- Claims to be the fastest growing online poker site in the US
- Over $150,000 in guaranteed tournaments each month
- Daily Freerolls including “On the Hour”
- PoP Loyalty Program where you can earn cash and prizes just for playing at the BetOnline Poker tables
32 Red Poker
- $1000 welcome bonus
- Similar poker affiliate programme
- Claims to have fast payments rate
- Licensed by govt of Gibraltar, British Overseas territory
- Half a million registered players
Nordic Bet
- Offers 8 different card games options
- Reward system offers players up to 56% value back, through cashback, bonuses, free casino spins & free sport bets.
- Choice of four bonuses, when new players sign up and make their first deposit – from €50 to €1000.
- €30,000 in Freeroll prizes every month
Stan James Poker
- The Gibraltar based online casino claims to be “one of the most acclaimed names within the betting industry”
- Deposit from $10 to $625 or more for a play through bonus up to $1,250. Deposit $100 or more for a 20% instant cash bonus on top of the play through bonus.
- Hosts the biggest live Open Face Chinese Poker event, the Tonybet Poker OFC World Championship
- 100% up to €500 STARTER bonus on your first deposit
- Tony Bet rewards Sit and Go Heads-Up players with €1,000 – each week the Top 18 Sit and Go players share the €100 leaderboard prize pool, while the best 18 throughout the month are rewarded with €600.