$10 free, no deposit required.
You can score up to $1,000 FREE from your first deposit!
If you're a U.S. player, electronic deposit methods include credit cards and the EcoCard e-wallet service if your bank has a block on the transaction. EcoCard is becoming more widespread and accepted by more poker rooms because of its ease-of-use and similarity to NETeller. Essentially, you fund the free EcoCard account with a personal bank account and then provide the account information to PokerTime.
Overall:
PokerTime (formerly Royal Vegas Poker) is one of the most popular poker rooms on the large Prima network. For the foreseeable future they're allowing US players, so that sways our score a bit in their favor. In terms of promotions, their better ones include the 100% deposit bonus and $15,000 new player freeroll. They also host one of the smallest buy-in big events for their weekly $100,000 guaranteed event. Daily freerolls are hosted for regular players, and they also offer a promotion for students that allows you to win a huge amount of scholarship money. With these newer promotions, it seems like this site is making a push. Overall, this site is one of our top picks if you want to join the Prima network.
Fish:
The players aren't the typical maniacs at PokerTime but they're still pretty beatable. Many of the players are weak-tight or are very passive and will call you down to the river with bottom pair or a thin draw. This can be excellent if you have a strong hand, since the players seem to fold less often than at other sites. Once you've hit a hand or two, I find that players here will tighten up even more in pots against you. If you've been showing down strong cards, don't be afraid to bet aggressively against timid opponents. However, you should be aware of the calling stations at the table who will call down your bluffs. If you're going to be in a hand with them be sure that you at least pair up on the flop.
Tournaments:
Being on the Prima network, PokerTime tournaments occur fairly often and most event reach at least 100 participants. The most popular tournaments are under a $10 buy-in, but they do have some good events with larger buy-ins such as the $100,000 guaranteed weekly tournaments. This is probably one of the best values in a $100k tournaments because the buy-in is only $55, which makes it feasible for smaller players. Another advantage to their tournaments is the large number of guaranteed events, which tends to bring the most players. Single table tournaments also fill up pretty quickly and go down to the $2 level. They also run bounty tournament promotions with the European Hendon Mob.
Software:
The software at PokerTime is straightforward, but it does have some unique features. The graphics are pretty standard at Prima sites, but aren't detractive to the game. I do like the blue felt graphic applied to their tables. Graphics aren't extremely detailed, but I find them comfortable enough on the eyes. I also like how quickly the cards are dealt out. I don't understand why many sites force you to watch the cards being dealt clockwise around the table. This is the internet, for cryin' out loud! Take advantage of how quickly the games can be run. This certainly helps full games to run quickly. Other unique options include the ability to "shrink" the table and get rid of the obtrusive chat box on the right side. You can also make players have a green box around them if they're still involved in the hand. Overall, this is usable software without a lot of bloat.
US Payouts:
If you used EcoCard to deposit at PokerTime, payouts are straightforward and can be paid back to the same account. As an alternative, you can also request a direct payout to your US bank account.
Customer Service:
You can use all possible support methods: direct e-mail, live chat, and telephone service. Representatives seem independent, knowledgeable, and able to handle problems quickly.
Player Traffic
The Prima network traffic, including on PokerTime, is consistently high at most times because of the high number of European players. Both fixed-limit and no-limit ring games are popular and during peak hours you can find full tables going up to the higher stakes. Tournaments are also busy with a large number of low buy-in events and the occasional satellite.
Best Features
Weak no-limit competition. The Prima network has soft no-limit games and I find the players to be very timid.
Large tournament schedule. They usually host a few tournaments per hour and a good number of guaranteed events.
Strong customer service. They have telephone and live chat support so if you lose that crazy log-in name they give you it can be retrieved quickly.
Game Selection: Hold 'em, Omaha, 7 card stud, 5 card stud
Limits: Limit: 5c/10c up to $100/$200 No-Limit: 5c/$10c up to $10/$20
Deposit Methods: NETeller, Firepay, Click2Pay, PaySpark, Instadebit, Ukash, and major credit cards.
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07-23-2008, 12:19 PM
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