Carbon Poker Bonus

Background

Carbon Poker began its operations in February 2005 and has defined itself as a site that offers enticing overlays, great guarantees and superb game selection. CarbonPoker is the latest addition to the Merge Gaming Network and benefits from the sturdy, detailed and well designed software client that the Merge Gaming Network features. The Merge Gaming Network has headquarters located in Australia and its game servers are situated in Canada.

Limits and Rake

The limits at the CarbonPoker tables are large and varied, although the focus is clearly on the more popular Texas Holdem and Omaha tables. Limit Texas Holdem starts at $0.10/$0.20 and extends to $50/$100. Pot Limit Texas Holdem begins at a reasonable $0.50/$0.10 and finishes at $25/$50. No Limit Texas Holdem ranges from $0.02/$0.04 to $25/$50. The Omaha tables begin at a low $0.10/$0.50 for No Limit and max out at $25/$50. The less popular games usually begin at a low $0.05/$0.10 and finish at $10/$20.

In general, a 5% rake is taken at the tables at CarbonPoker. Like most other sites, the exact amount taken per hand is dependent on the number of players in the pot, pot size and limit level. CarbonPoker caps the rake taken at all tables at a low $3. The rake is generally taken at $0.01 per $0.20, up to a table max that is dependent on the limit.

Player Traffic

Carbon Poker regularly attracts over 2,000 players to their tables. The generous daily, weekly and monthly tournaments help ensure player loyalty and the massive PokerNews bonus also provides great player value. Carbon Poker is currently ranked around 19th overall (as part of Merge Gaming), however the quality of the software combined with excellent promotions will help elevate Carbon Poker in the future. Carbon Poker also welcomes US players, which will help deliver increased traffic from one of the biggest online poker markets in the world.

Playability

The Merge Gaming software, which CarbonPoker is part of, is an incredible piece of poker software. The speed is blisteringly fast, with animation limited to the community cards and emoticons. The use of vector graphics means that full screen play is presented cleanly without slowing down play. Large buttons and check boxes provide quick preset selection to keep the pace of the games even faster. The lobby is packed full of information; on the various games, limits, tournaments and promotions and thankfully all the relevant information is conveniently sorted under tabs and filters can be applied to further narrow players game search.

Software and Extra Features

The Merge Gaming software provides players with an array of features that help elevate Carbon Poker above much of the competition. Aside from the standard features, Carbon Poker also includes:

• Quick Start – Set your options and start playing with one click.

• Rabbit Hunt – Continue to see the cards, even after you've won the hand.

• Multi-table Play – The software doesn't skip a beat even with this function on.

• Player Accolades – Win virtual trophies and ribbons to show off.

• Player Tags – Tag players as fish, sharks and buddies with this feature.

• Animated Emoticons – Animated donkeys, fish and emoticons liven up the game.

• Expose One – Elect to muck, show both or just one of your cards.

Customer Service

A comprehensive online FAQ is complemented by efficient customer support through email and a live chat support feature. Carbon Poker states that most enquiries will be answered within 30 minutes, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Responses are fast, accurate and courteous.