Intertops Poker

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Intertops Poker Room is owned by Intertops.com, one of the very first online poker, casino and sports betting properties on the internet. This can mean only one thing for players, and that is that they certainly know how to run the kind of poker room that gives players good reason to choose them over all the competition out there - with an average of almost 20,000 players on nearly 900 tables at peak times, they`re certainly getting something right, so I set out to check it out for myself.

I found great promotions, including an all too rare first deposit bonus, plenty of very lucrative tournaments, including satellites leading to some of the biggest and most glamourous land-based tournaments, superb software, and a range of games and limits to suit any mood I was in. Intertops benefits from being part of a poker network that continually feeds new players on to the tables, so I found the games at the lower limits had plenty of soft competition. Gearing up a few limits it also became clear that if I wanted to pit my skills against more experienced players, this was easily available too.

Intertops Poker is a really good poker room to play at, whether your game is Hold`em, Omaha or Stud, and the Microgaming software gives you one of the best poker room experiences you could wish for. This is one of those special poker rooms that benefits from years of experience, and has remained a firm favourite with me.

Bonuses and Promos:

• 50% first deposit match bonus up to $100 free

• Win seats at the EPT Monte Carlo event - full package value over $16,000

• Win full entry packages to the WSOP

• Bad Beat Jackpot running continuously

• Magic Hand Random Prize Draw
• Refer a Friend Bonus - get $50 for every friend you refer

Loyalty Scheme:

• Intertops Poker allows you to earn loyalty points for all your cash game play. These are in the form of Intertops Dollars, which you can then exchange for entry into exclusive multi-table guaranteed prize tournaments.

Rake:
The rake depends on the pot size, the bet limit at the table and the number of players at the table.. At the lower limit tables it varies between 10% and 1%, depending on pot size. The rake is similar at higher limit tables, but because it is contingent on a combination of factors, the actual rake rules are complex. Detailed rake tables are provided on the site for you to have complete transparency.

Traffic:
Traffic at Intertops is really up there with the most popular poker rooms on the Internet. At peak times you can expect between 17,000 and 21,000 players to be online, playing at around 850 tables. Most of the action is on the Hold`em tables, concentrated at the lower limits, as you would expect.

Software And Features:
The Microgaming software has gone from strength to strength, constantly improving its product, to the point where it now has a product that is truly world class. Game play execution is fast and smooth, and the interface remains simple. I`m not at all a fan of avatars at poker rooms - there doesn`t seem to be any point to these when one is just interested in playing cards - so I`m very pleased to say that the software remains avatar-free. Instead there are some very useful features that I now couldn`t play without, such as the ability to keep updated notes on all players, which remain attached to them wherever they play. You can change table size in order to fit multiple tables on the screen, and configure the information stream to give you full play statistics, chat only, or various combinations. The lobby gives you important information on the number of players at each table, what the average pot is, and the percentage of players that are seeing the flop during the current game.

Supported Games And Limits:
All popular standard poker types are offered: Texas Hold`em, Omaha, 7 Card Stud and 5 Card Stud. There is fixed limit, pot limit and no limit, and you will find stakes ranging from small 5c/10c micro limit games to $100/$200 high roller tables.

Deposit And Withdrawal Options:
Visa, Mastercard, NETeller, FirePay, Click2Pay, Instadebit, Insta Cash, eWalletXpress, MoneyGlobal, bank wire transfer and money transfer

Competition:
Competition varies according to the table limits. You`ll find some nice uninformed loose play at the lower limits, and if you want a serious game, then move up a little and you`ll soon be matching wits with some more experienced players. Depending on your style, you can make money anywhere.

Player Services:
As one of the longest-running poker rooms online, service is outstanding. You can contact them at any time, with any sort of query, using toll-free telephone or email.

Downsides:
Rake can be a little high on micro limit tables if the pot is really small.