Captain Cook’s Poker
As one of the longest established and most trusted names in online gambling, you can be assured of a safe, fair and secure poker game at Captain Cook’s poker. Part of the very popular Microgaming Poker Network, Captain Cooks combines top quality poker software with years of experience in the world of online gaming, to bring you one of the safest, most trusted poker rooms on line.
Whether you are new to the world of online poker, or an experienced player, Captain Cooks has a host of features to start you off on your winning streak. You can take a virtual tour of the poker room on the Captain Cooks homepage or just jump right in and start downloading the quick and easy to install software, with an interactive help feature to guide you through the process. The poker interface is clear and easy to understand and contains quick start and quick search features to help you find a ring game, or sit and go at the level and stakes you require. The game selection is basic – Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha-Hi Lo, 5 Card Stud and 7 Card Stud, although the stakes are varied – starting at just $0.02/0.05 on the beginners tables through to $200/$400.
As one of the busiest poker networks, you should have no problem finding a game to suit day or night, wherever you are in the world. There is virtually no wait for the lower stakes sit and go tables to fill up, and even on higher stakes tables the wait is not excessive. There are a number of good professional players playing on the Microsoft Poker Network, so if you fancy yourself as a shark or a pro, there is a good degree of higher level competition. Having said that, many newbie’s are just discovering the world of poker due to the large amount of rooms sharing the network; and low stakes and beginner sit and goes are very popular indeed.
Captain Cooks poker offer a 50% signup bonus up to a maximum of $200 – this bonus is automatically paid into your Poker Rewards account which will be opened for you when you become a real player. The Poker Rewards program is unique amongst poker loyalty programs as it allows you to collect loyalty points, not just at Captain Cooks Poker but also at the other rooms in the program – Golden Tiger Poker, Action Poker and Virtual City Poker. Points can be cashed in at any of the rooms in the Poker Rewards program, plus if you become a VIP at any of the rooms listed, you will automatically get VIP status in all the rooms in the Poker Rewards program.
Captain Cooks Poker accepts deposits via Visa, MasterCard, Diners Card, Click2Pay, Ezipay, Wire Transfer, Ecocard, Echeck, Neteller, Firepay, Usemybank, Moneybookers, Ukash, Instadebit and Direct Money Transfer. Withdrawals will be credited back to the account used for making the deposit where possible, or via the preferred payment method you are asked to select in the software.
Poker Rewards
Part of the very popular Microgaming Poker Network, newcomer Poker Rewards is rapidly rising in the player popularity stakes, largely due to its excellent customer service and of course the support of a large and trusted network. With up to 20,000 players online at any time, and live operators standing by 24 hours a day to smooth out any problems, you certainly won’t be left out in the cold at Poker Rewards.
Many players will already be familiar with the Microgaming Poker software, with its easy to navigate interface and expandable menus. Alongside the regular Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, 7 Card Stud, 5 Card Draw and 5 Card Stud games, are a good selection of casino games, plus the option to create and manage your own poker tables. Poker Rewards also has a number of TV tables, with various games being broadcast live on selected TV and internet channels.
The tournament tables are especially lively with both sit and goes and multi table tournaments filling up extremely quickly. As well as regular tournaments Poker Rewards also host satellites, heads up, TV, Rounders and Extreme Stack tournaments, ensuring a diverse range of games and styles are available at all times. The one click Poker Action button in the software will keep you abreast of all the latest promotions, with a daily tournament schedule plus regular promotions such as the Bad Beat progressive jackpot and Magic Hand prizes.
The software is extensively audited by external auditors to ensue randomness and fair play, and the site has strict anti-collusion and security measures. The site has adequate bandwidth and it is usually possible to get an excellent connection to the server, even at peak times, preventing the lag and disconnection problems which occur in other poker rooms.
New players are welcomed with up to $50 free – 50% bonus on purchases up to $100, released after you have generated 3 x your bonus or greater in rake. It is also important to enter the promotion code upon sign up, otherwise you are ineligible for the promotion.
Poker Rewards accepts deposits via Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, Neteller, Firepay, Ezipay, Ecocard, Usemybank, Click2Pay, Moneybookers, Delta, Maestro and Solo. Withdrawals can be made via Visa, MasterCard, Neteller, Firepay, Moneybookers and check.