Betfair Poker

Betfair is one of the world's leading betting exchange sites, providing comprehensive sportsbetting options and also an online casino service. A licensed bookmaker in the UK (with licenses in Australia, Malta, Austria and Germany), Betfair launched its poker service in May 2004. In 2006, Betfair launched new poker software, delivering a polished and detailed online poker experience. Betfair Poker offers players of all bankrolls and abilities the chance to play and Betfair Poker backs up their poker service with fantastic guaranteed tournaments and impressive ongoing promotions. Betfair Poker recently announced an agreement to be a 'presenting sponsor' of the upcoming World Series in Europe.

The limit structure at Betfair Poker reflects their desire to attract players of all abilities and bankrolls. Limit, Pot Limit and No Limit games all start at $0.02/$0.04 and increase steadily from there. Limit games extend all the way to a high-rolling $1000/$2000, whilst the Pot Limit and No Limit tables max out at a comparatively modest $100/$200.

The industry standard of 5% rake is generally applied at Betfair Poker. No matter what table or limit, the rake will never exceed $3. At the micro limits, through to $0.05/$0.10, a maximum of $0.10 is raked. The $0.10/$0.20 tables are raked at a maximum of $0.20 and all other tables are raked up to a maximum of $1 to $3 (at a rate of 5%). As is common in most online poker rooms, Betfair Poker does not collect a rake if no flop is dealt for a given hand.

Since the launch of their new poker software, Betfair Poker has been enjoying a steady increase in player numbers, currently hovering around the 2000 daily level. The recent sponsorship deal with the World Series in Europe will assuredly have a positive impact on player traffic. The variety of limits combined with some excellent tournaments and promotions will also play their part in keeping players coming back to Betfair Poker.

The hues of blue that dominate the design of Betfair Poker are very pleasing to the eye. They also help give the software an incredibly slick and modern look. The lobby is simple to navigate and locating a table, limit level and game is no trouble at all. The tables themselves are minimalistic in design and this is a welcome change. The focus is on the cards, the chips and the action. The cards are very easy to read when juxtaposed to the blue tables and large buttons and timers streamline the playing experience. The gameplay moves at an adequate pace and multi-table play is an available option for those seeking a more intense and thrilling online poker experience. The integration of Betfair Poker to the rest of the Betfair network is seamless and delivers first class cashier and customer support service.

Betfair Poker is a stand alone online poker client, meaning that it is not part of a larger poker network, running a number of separate poker 'skins'. Betfair Poker has worked incredibly hard to deliver an online poker experience that is supreme. Apart from the standard software options, Betfair Poker also has the following additional options:

• Multi-Table Play – Driven by additional DirectX software, this feature can deliver a staggering 15 table simultaneous play. Perfect for poker professionals.


• Player Notes – Collect comprehensive notes on players of all types.


• Player Search – Combined with the player notes, track down all the fish you've met.


• Player Location – Displays players current geographical location.


• Screen Resize – Customize the playing screen size, includes detachable windows.


• Multimedia Content – Streaming content directly through the software.


• Hand History – Review, analyze and improve your game with this excellent function.


• Show Folded – See what you could have had, if you had bet to the river.


• Timebank – An extra 30 seconds thinking time is allocated during tournament play, for use once only.


• Betfair Exchange Account – An account at Betfair Poker can be used at Betfair Exchange.

24 hour international and UK phone numbers are available to contact technical support directly. Email support is also available and Betfair Poker endeavors to answer all emails within two hours of receipt. Responses are accurate and build upon the excellent customer service that Betfair Exchange is known for.