Limits and Rake

It’s no secret that Party Poker is one of the biggest online poker rooms available to players and offers all games from No Limit Texas Holdem through to pot limit and fixed limit. Party Poker also offers Omaha and Stud (high and hi-lo) in both ring games and tournaments. These games are available in a range of limits; from $0.10/$0.25 NL ($0.05/$0.10 for Limit) right up to $100/$200 fixed limit. The traffic at Party Poker is steady and constant, even during off-peak times, so you can always be guaranteed to find your game of choice at the limit that suits you.

There are a lot of players at the low to mid-limit games, and Party Poker is also of the best sites for high rollers who are looking to play $20/$40 limit and above as there are always multiple games running. No limit players can find hundreds of games at all limits up to $10/$20, which is the highest no limit game available on Party Poker.

The rake at Party Poker is as follows:

Limit games:

Up to $0.50/$1, $0.05 per $1 up to a maximum of $1.

$0.50/$1 to $1/$2 with pot size of $5, $12 and $20, rakes at a maximum of $0.50, $0.75 and $1 respectively.

$2/$4 to $30/$60 raked through to a maximum of $3.

$50/$100 and above raked through to a maximum of $5.

No limit and pot limit games:

Up to $0.10/$0.25, $0.05 per $1 to a maximum of $3.

Above $0.10/$0.25, $0.05 per $1 ranging from a maximum of $1 to $3, dependent on number of players.

$25/$50 Blinds and above; $0.05 per $1 to a maximum of $2 for 2 – 3 players, up to a maximum of $5 for 4 – 10 players.

Player Traffic

With a diversified ‘Party’ brand, Party Poker has become one of the biggest online poker rooms in operation today. Even in the middle of the day, there can be upwards of 10,000 players online, and this number obviously increases during peak times. The good thing for players is that this means there are always numerous games going no matter what limit or variation you play – you will always find something going on at Party Poker.

Playability

Party Poker has a new and expanded lobby, adding advanced table filters so you can find the exactly the kind of ring game or tournament you are looking for – full ring or shorthanded, small or big buyin, standard or turbo speed – it’s all there. New blind structures and greater chip starting amounts help make the games run faster. Time based Sit’n'Go’s and easier Tournament buyins make Party Poker one of the most desirable online poker rooms available. Newly added Table resizing features allow players to easily play multiple tables at once. Existing features such as Player Search, options to turn animation and characters on/off, the ability to add notes on players and being able to see table stats such as pot size remain.

Party Poker also has Play Anywhere, allowing online play without the need to download and install programs. Play is essentially the same, if a little slower and there are a few features, such as Poker Trainer and Table resize, that have been removed in order to streamline the online poker experience.

Functions not available with Play Anywhere:

• Table filters
• Private tables
• Poker trainer
• Dealer options
• Network status
• Table resizing options

Software and Extra Features

With the high amount of traffic Party Poker experiences, the software needs to be top notch, and it is. Averaging close to 10,000 players daily, there are very few disconnections or slowdowns. iGlobalMedia is behind the Party Poker software and have done a great job of adding new features and making it one of the best sites to play at.

• Blackjack - The popular game of Blackjack has been added to Party Poker and is available directly from the tables.
• PartyPoints - Players can accumulate PartyPoints through ring games, tournaments, or making deposits. These points can be used to enter special freerolls, or even purchase merchandise from a wide range of items available at the PartyPoints Store.
• Player Notes - An easy to use, excellent notes facility is in place at Party Poker.
• Buddy List - Keep a look out for players using the Party Poker buddy list, fast and user friendly.
• Hand History Logs - A good way to keep track of your play is to study your hand history. Party Poker provide excellent hand history information in the lobby.
• Create a private table - Set the password and the table will be up and running. Great for online friends to meet up and play amongst themselves privately.
• Video/Audio options - A whole host of options are available for players here. Avatars can be turned on and off as can different sound effects. Customize the poker room the way you want to play it.
• Party Account - Unified Account for all Party Poker, Gammon, Bets, Bingo and Casino. Allows bankroll to be played across the range of Party Gaming brands.

Customer Service

24hr online support is available at Party Poker, response to emails is fast and efficient, and their excellent phone support, available to all but US players, is always on hand if you need a more urgent response.