Best online Poker Rooms on the planet!

Poker is great fun, and a super challenge of your wits against other player’s actions, rather than just trying to beat the ‘mechanical action’ of casino card games. At most sites you can even ‘chat’ to the other players which can really make it feel like the real thing.

But poker is also extremely addictive and can lead to losses that spiral out of control (I speak from personal experienceL), so please budget your deposits and be careful.

The vast majority of Poker Rooms are run honestly and fairly, but just as with casino’s there are some rogue operators out there, however I can recommend the following reputable sites:-

New to Kasino King – and with an extra special bonus offer!

Players joining from this site get 50% extra!

How to get your Bumper Bonus:

Download & register at Everest by clicking on the banner above, or right here.

Make your first deposit of any amount and enter the bonus code KK150 on the banking screen.

You will be credited with a $150 bonus - $50 more than normal!

Note: In order to get this bonus you must download via a link from this site, deposit and claim the bonus within 48hrs of registration. Sorry, no play from the USA.

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Full Listing

(Click on names below for more info – they are not links to the actual sites!)

Cake Poker: 100% bonus up to $500 at this site which was new in 2006.

PokerStars; First place I ever played poker online! 100% bonus up to $50. USA OK!

Restricted States (See Homepage):-

True Poker; My all-time favourite! 100% sign-up bonus to $200! ($10 for every 100 raked hands)

At any of the following Poker Rooms:-

Party Poker; Biggest in the world! Introductory 20% to $100 or $25 extra.

Bet356 Poker; Growing rapidly! Get up to $500 bonus from as little as a $10 deposit!

Purple Lounge; ENORMOUS 100% bonus up to $1000!!

Bet Direct; From 32Red; 200% bonus up to $100. New player $2,000 freeroll.

Mansion Poker; HUGE 100% bonus up to $1000! Plus two more up to $500!

Paradise Poker; Great graphics! Sign-up bonus of 25% up to $50.

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Poker Stars

The first poker site I ever joined way back in 2001! Things have changed quite a lot since those days & PokerStars is now one of the biggest, most reputable poker sites on the net today!

They offer a 100% bonus up to $50. WR Bx10 in FPP (eg 500 FPP’s for $50 bonus) 1-3 FPP’s earned per hand, depending on rake (see website).

Use code "FirstSep2006" when making first deposit to claim bonus.

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True Poker

My personal favourite and absolutely the most fun you can possibly have with your clothes on! This is the only site I have ever seen which has individual characters for you to actually choose from and not only that, they move and talk!

Even the dealer turns to you and says ‘It’s your turn’ if you’re a bit slow to act.

This is not everyone’s cup of tea – but after 5 years playing there – I love it!! J

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Party Poker

Undoubtedly the most well known room on the planet!

You will never have to wait very long for a game at this non-stop action site!

Graphics not up to the same standard as True Poker (no-where is), but unlike some, at least your character does actually reflect what sex you are!

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Bet365 Poker

Bet365 is operated by one of the most well established UK sports betting establishments!

How to get a bonus of up to $500 for a deposit as little as $10!

For every 100 Qualifying Raked Hands you will receive a $5 instalment of your bonus up to $500 max.

(A qualifying raked hand is one in which a player is dealt cards and the pot is raked a minimum of 25c).

For full details of this offer please go to the Poker page at Bet365

Play for an unbelievable amount of FREE CA$H!

Bet365 also have at least 8 freerolls every day with pots from $200-500.

And weekend freerolls offer up to $1500 with only 10 raked hands required to enter!

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Purple Lounge

A new site created by poker players for poker players!

They offer a mind-boggling sign-up bonus 100%, up to $1000! To make best advantage of this you should deposit as much as possible, preferably $1000. After your first 1000 raked hands at $1-2 or higher tables, you get $50, then every 500 gives you another $25.

Note that unlike casinos you are not ‘trapped’ into Wagering Requirements – you can withdraw your funds at any time. Purple Lounge uses the Microgaming ‘Prima’ software which means there are always 100’s of games to play 24hrs a day!

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Bet Direct

A new acquisition by those great people at 32Red!

Grab a sign-up bonus of 200%, up to $100 on a deposit of just $50!

(300 raked hands (>$0.25) release 50%, another 300 release the balance)

Also, all new players can enter a $2,000 freeroll! Nothing to lose!

Bet Direct is also part of the Microgaming ‘Prima’ network which means there are

always 100’s of games to play 24hrs a day!

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Mansion Poker

Mansion offer a huge sign-up bonus 100%, up to £550 / $1000!

You can then follow this with TWO more 50% bonuses up to £300 / $500!

Mansions bonuses are pretty unique in that you can wager at Poker AND in the Casino to qualify for the same bonus! For Poker; bonus is released at £5.50 for every 60 MCPs earned (equates to about $180 in rake at tables on which you are playing – see website for full details)