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Overview

Since the Bet365 Poker site is so ‘new player friendly’ they have garnered a reputation as having some of the softest lower limit poker games online. That does not mean the site doesn't offer a fair amount of competition however, because it does, thanks to new players taking advantage of the Bet365 Poker School. There are several playing guides available and while the most attention has been paid to Texas Hold'em, many topics are covered in the Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced sections including: Know Your Limits, Pot Odds, Implied Odds, Dealing with Tilt, Chasing Losses, Playing Your Opponents, Online Tells, and Single and Multi-Table Tournaments Strategies.

Bet365 has rapidly grown to become one of the largest online networks in the world, which means no matter what your playing style, experience or bankroll may be, you will never have a problem finding the perfect game. And when it is time to take a break from the poker tables, the Bet365 casino offers over 150 games and boasts live dealers in Roulette and Baccarat.

There is also an expensive sports book where betting on horse racing, tennis, basketball, football/soccer and even cricket is available. Overall, no matter what type of game you are looking for, you are sure to find it Bet365.

First Impression

Bet365 is a British online gambling site. Since their debut in 2001, their customer base has grown to include over 2 million customers representing 140 different countries. Although Bet365 initially became famous as a sportsbook betting site, they now offer Casino Games, Bingo, and a very popular poker room, which has catapulted them into the 16th largest private company in the UK.

Upon entering the Bet365 Poker lobby, players will find a well-designed site with clearly marked links, making the site simple to navigate, even for beginners. To welcome new players to the site, there is even a link marked ‘Beginners welcome’ where those who have never played poker before will easily find low limit cash tables designed just for them. The overall look of the lobby is very appealing with graphics being kept to a minimum and a design created in eye-pleasing colors of green tones highlighted with black and gray.

Promotions

Bet365 Poker is one of the most ‘new player friendly’ poker sites to be found, with many of their promotions geared towards helping new players learn the game and be comfortable while building their bankroll. The new poker player promotions start with a great first deposit bonus of up to $600 then go on to the special 'New Depositors Freeroll' with a $500 prize pool that is held every Wednesday at 19:30 GMT. Players who finish in the top 100 positions in the New Depositors FreeRoll will be awarded a seat in the 'Monthly First Depositors Freeroll' that features not only a $1,000 prize pool but also a bounty with the bounty winner receiving a $22 tournament token. And to give new players even more chances to build their bankroll for free, there are also daily beginner FreeRolls. New players can play up to four Beginner FreeRolls in a seven day period, offering them a great way to learn the game and win money.

Like all other poker sites, Bet365 Poker has a frequent player points VIP program where players automatically earn ‘Merit Points’ also called ‘MPs’ every time they play in a cash game or cash buy-in tournament. These MPs can be traded in for FreeRoll entries and even cash bonuses that range from $10 all the way up to $150,000.

Bet365 Poker offers one of the best promotions to be found anywhere with their ‘Rake Free Fridays.’ This is a terrific deal where players are able to play all day every Friday and get the entire rake they paid reimbursed at the end of the day. Then several times a year, Bet365 Poker offers special ‘Rake Free Weeks’ where the free rake deal runs all week long. When playing during the Rake Free Week, players will be reimbursed at the end of the week with a special bonus that is equivalent to all of the rake and/or tournament fees they paid for the previous seven days.

Games/Limits

While Bet365 Poker may not offer the big variety of games and limits of some other poker sites, both beginners and seasoned players alike will never be at a loss to find a game that fits both their style and their bankroll. The most popular poker game of all, Texas Hold'em is offered in Fixed Limit, No-Limit, and Pot-Limit. Omaha High and Omaha Hi/Lo are both available in Fixed Limit and Pot-Limit formats. Games of 7 Card Stud and 5 Card Stud are also available in Fixed Limit. Table stakes range from micro stakes of $0.02/$0.04 up to $30/$60. Beginner tables are available to players who joined Bet365 Poker during the previous 90 days, where a wide range of cash games and both single and multi table tournaments are available to new players only.

Promotions

Promotions abound at Bet365 Poker starting with a fantastic first deposit bonus of up to $500 for new players. And to help new poker players build their bankroll, all new depositors are invited to play in a special 'New Depositors Freeroll' with a $500 prize pool which takes place every Wednesday at 19:30 GMT. Then to make it even better, the top 100 finishers win an entry into the 'Monthly First Depositors Freeroll' that has a prize pool of $1,000 and a bounty, where the player who collects the bounty is awarded a $22 tournament token.

While playing at Bet365 Poker, players will automatically earn frequent player points in the VIP program. These points are called Merit Points (MPs) and are awarded to players who play in cash games and cash buy in tournaments. MPs can then be redeemed for cash bonuses, luxury holidays, monthly Freeroll entries and entry tickets to other big tournaments.

One of the most unique promotions offered at Bet365 Poker is the very popular Rake Free Fridays, where you can play on Fridays and not pay any rake. Then periodically, they run special Rake Free Weeks where players receive a special bonus that’s equal to all the rake and tournament fees they paid in the previous seven days.

Software/ Features

Bet365 Poker’s software is powered by one of the premiere software providers in the industry – Playtech. For those not familiar with Playtech, they will quickly discover a software platform that is smooth, fast, reliable and very easy to download and navigate. And no matter where in the world you reside, you will feel very welcome at Bet365 because the software is available in numerous languages including: English, Bulgarian, Danish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, Taiwanese, Greek, Portuguese, Polish, Slovak, Romanian, Czechoslovakian and Hungarian.

To savvy and seasoned poker players, the graphics may be seen as simple, but it is quickly apparent that the lack of needless graphics helps to ensure functionality, speed and user-friendly appearance. Features include almost all of the options that online poker players today have come to expect including: taking notes, stat tools, game history, real-time hand replay and chat. While in the lobby to choose a game, players will find each table’s stats clearly displayed such as: number of players at the table, hands per hour, average pot size and viewed flop percentage.
Players also have the ability to totally customize both their game table and the lobby with many optional features.

Traffic

Bet365 Poker is a member of the huge iPoker Network, which almost guarantees a continuous high traffic volume. Over 17,000 players have been counted at peak GMT hours, spread out between the cash games and tournament tables. Players are also drawn into the poker room from the very popular casino and sportsbook, keeping traffic at a steady pace.

Support

An excellent support staff is on hand at Bet365 Poker and is available 24/7. Customer service is handled through live chat support, e-mail, and the telephone in a friendly and knowledgeable manner. For fast answers to common questions, Bet365 Poker offers a very comprehensive FAQ page that is very simple to navigate.

Rake

Bet365 Poker has the 'no flop no drop' policy, meaning no rake is taken in games where there is no flop. The rake structure is 5% which is the industry standard. The maximum rake taken is $3 in lower limit games, with $5 maximum rake taken in $25/$50 and above No Limit and Pot Limit games.

When a player rolls their mouse over the chips which are located to the left of the dealer (the drop), the amount of the rake for that hand is clearly displayed which allows you to check the rake on any hand.

Security/Integrity

Security, integrity, and privacy are a top priority at Bet365 Poker which is why they employ Thawte SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) web server certificates. These security measures are the best the industry has to offer to enable the encryption of all data, both to and from the Bet365 Poker site. SSL is used to protect all sensitive information including a player’s personal data and all information regarding credit/debit cards.

Banking

Minimum instant Deposits of £5 or currency equivalent (USD, CAD and GBP) is fast, free and easy via Visa Delta, Electron, Laser, Maestro and/or Solo debit cards. Other deposit methods available include: Visa and MasterCard credit cards, NETeller, Paypal, Click2Pay, Ukash, Moneybookers, Paysafecard, EntroPay, Online Bank Transfer, Bank Wire, Cashier's Check, Bankers draft, International Money Order, and Personal Check.

Withdrawals will be credited back to the credit card/debit card account which was used for the original deposit unless it is against card issuer policy. When other methods have been used to deposit, withdrawals will be issued to players via check or bank wire.