Empire Poker

The house limits and rake vary depending on the table and game you are playing at. Limits range from 0.10c/0.25c up to $100/$200 for Limit games, 0.10/0.25c up to $10/$20 for Pot Limit and 0.10/0.25c up to $25/$50 for No Limit games. The standard rake at a full table is 5% up to a cap of $3. There is also a "no flop no drop" policy where no rake is charged if there is no flop. Heads up Fixed Limit $75/$150 has a rake cap of $5.

With Empire Poker being part of the Party Poker network, it has access to a huge player base. Very little waiting is required for sit and go tournaments and there are numerous cash games with plenty of action 24 hours a day. There were 21,000 players online at the time this review was written. Their marketing campaign has been extensive and continues to attract new players. The Empirepoker Sunday tournament is currently the best value online as they are adding prize money every week and currently has a guarantee of $1 Million.

Very easy site navigation and the new lobby configuration makes finding seats a breeze. Access to all available games is right on hand yet the screen manages to stay uncluttered. There is plenty of action at Empire Poker at all stake levels, making the playability here very good. Novices and experts alike will feel right at home at EmpirePoker.

Running on the same platform as Party Poker, Empire have a good steady base for their poker room. There should be no problems with this ultra reliable software in any department.

• VIP Rake Back - If you play a lot of online poker then you'll know how expensive the rake can be over time, this is a superb idea by Empire and sure to attract many full and part time players. VIPs also get a free webpage if you wish to have one.


• Player Notes - Keep track of any player you want with the player notes at Empire. An excellent way of recalling any one players style.


• Stats - Easily available and easy to view, these stats are essential for any serious poker player.


• Hand Histories - Analyse your play and improve your game.


• Resizeable windows - Never overlap play windows again.

The Customer Service at this site is first class and very professional. With the online floor person, there is always support at hand. If you do not require immediate attention however, the email support is responsive and detailed.