Poker Time

System Requirements

Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP Pentium 233 MMX or better DirectX 3 or higher 32 Megs memory or better SoundBlaster compatible sound card 2 MB SVGA screen card capable of 16-bit color (65535 color mode) Tested on Vista: Ran Flawlessly

Games
No Limit Texas Holdem, Pot-Limit/Fixed-Limit Texas Holdem, Omaha Hi, Omaha Hi/Lo, Five Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Five Card Draw, Seven Card Stud, Stud Hi Lo, Sit n Go

Download size: Approx 3MB

Deposit options:

VISA
MasterCard
Neteller
InstaCash

Switch
UseMyBank
UKash
Diner Club

Solo
eChecks

Limits and Rake

PokerTime offers Fixed Limit Texas Holdem tables that begin at $0.05/$0.10 and go up to $150/$300. Pot-Limit and No-Limit Texas Holdem tables start at the same value ($0.05/$0.10), with Pot-Limit extending to $100/$200 and No-Limit Texas Holdem maxing out at $200/$400.

Depending on the type of game (Pot/No Limit/Limit) and blind levels, PokerTime's rake varies from a low $0.01 through to $3. The maximum rake is $3, which is quite fair compared to other sites that are capped at $5.

Player Traffic

At the time of writing, PokerTime had around 10,000 players gaming at just under 300 tables, which makes it a very popular and busy site. For the experienced player, there are plenty of games available at the micro limits, all the way up to the high rollers. No matter what you play, there will be something to suit your bankroll and choice.

US players please note that PokerTime does not accept players from the following states: Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Indiana, Nevada, South Dakota, New Jersey and New York.

Playability

The PokerTime software is stable and simple. Without any distractions, games run at a blinding pace. The positioning of the decision buttons can be a little counter intuitive at first, but after a few hands things quickly become clear. The oversized chat box allows you to quickly see the decisions of the table. Overall, playing at PokerTime makes for an enjoyable game of poker.

Software and Extra Features

PokerTime is part of the Microgaming network (formerly known as Prima). The Microgaming platform supports an endless number of online poker rooms, and is recognized as one of the best in the business. Apart from the excellent gameplay there is an extensive list of features and options for players customize their game.

Poker Points History - Keep track of and manage all of your collected PokerTime Points.

Raked Hand Count - A handy counter keeps track of raked hands played.

Multi-Table - Set up play at multiple tables to better your chances of winning.

Static Seating - Table does not shift to present the prime position seating.

Basic Interface - Runs very fast, with a simple and clear design.

Customer Service

PokerTime has an exhaustive list of customer service options available. On top of quick email responses, PokerTime offers players a list of toll-free helpdesk numbers that are localized in eleven different countries. Support however, is only offered in English, which could pose a problem for non-English speaking players.