Ladbrokes Poker Bonus

Background

Ladbrokes is a name that is well-known throughout the UK, being the overall largest betting company in the British Isles and the largest retail bookmaker in the world, owning over 2,000 retail betting stores spread across Ireland, the UK and Belgium. Ladbrokes Poker offers players a large selection of online poker games, combined with attractive bonus options and top promotions.

In February 2009, Ladbrokes Poker moved to the Microgaming Network - one of the largest non-US facing online poker destinations. Among other things, the move will see a larger player database, bigger promotions and the chance to provide games in both US dollars and Euros.

Limits and Rake

The limits at Lad brokes Poker are spread across a wide spectrum, encouraging players of all bankrolls to take their seat at these online poker tables. No Limit Texas Holdem begins at the micro $0.01/$0.02 and is offered in steady increments through $200/$400. Pot Limit Texas Holdem only extends from $0.25/$0.50 to $15/$30 and Fixed Limit Texas Holdem is offered from $0.02/$0.04 until $200/$400. All other games are offered in a variety of limits, starting at the micro levels and maxing out $200/$400, the exception in this case being both 5 Card Draw and 5 Card Stud.

The rake at Ladbrokes Poker follows standard industry practise of 5% of the pot. The maximum amount of rake varies between $1 and $3, depending on pot size, players involved and limit level.

Player Traffic

Ladbrokes Poker is an attractive online poker room and at the time of writing, attracted just under 1,000 players to their tables. Typically, the No Limit Texas Holdem tables attract the most action, centered on the micro to low limits. The Omaha tables do attract some action, however the Stud and Draw tables normally attract lower player numbers.

As a result of Lad brokes Poker's move to the Microgaming Network in February 2009, we expect to see a huge spike in player numbers.

Playability

The Ladbrokes Poker lobby is clean and ordered, with tables, games and limits all clearly marked. Tabbed browsing, combined with filtered searching allows players to quickly find the game and limit that suits their bankroll. The 'My Lobby' feature allows players to set their favorite games, including tournaments, sit-n-gos and there is even a calendar to ensure players don't miss the next major tournament. The tables themselves are large and detailed, with swift animations ensuring play moves at a fast pace. The large chat box is great for table talk and the in game stats are great for players eager to keep track of all their play.

Software and Extra Features

Ladbrokes Poker operates on the MicroGaming Network, which is ranked just outside the top ten online poker networks in terms of traffic. The software is solid, well designed, has recently received a raft of improvements and updates. Ladbrokes offers a number of features to players, including;

• My Buddies – A dedicated find-a-friend system within the lobby helps players track your favorite fish.

• Private Tables – Get your buddies together at your own tables.

• Hungry? – UK players can take advantage of Just-Eat's food delivery service. Order from the lobby!

• Statistics – As mentioned, keep up to date with upgraded, real-time statistics and improve your game.

• Chat – Upgraded chat facilities.

• Hand History – Now instant and with graphics.

Customer Service

Ladbrokes Poker has offers email and phone support for their customers. Although Live Chat is not offered, the response time is fast and accurate and cashout is also impressively quick.