Kiwi Poker

Reasons to Play
100% deposit match up to $500

Daily beginners freeroll for first 90 days from joining date

Gold Ace VIP program - earn reload bonuses

Great software features

Histories on own play and on opponents` play

Currently running satellites for WPT events

Kiwi Poker is owned an operated by New Zealand`s finest land based casino, Christchurch Casino. The player base is quite substantial, and the overwhelming majority are loose. Micro-limit table stakes are available, which contributes to this loose play. This makes it a great place for a tight aggressive player who knows a bit about hand odds. A further aid is the ability to see statistics on other players` playing history.

The first deposit bonus is a generous 100% match up to $500, but to counter this the bonus is not available immediately and is only released in $10 increments, depending on points earned for raked hands. A big attraction for new players is the daily free rolls, which new players can enter for 90 days after they have signed up.

Tournaments play a big role in the poker room, and players earn loyalty points for participating in them, as well as for ring game play. These count towards a loyalty points program, leading to VIP status which allows reload bonuses on further deposits.

The game play is captivating, and the software efficient and feature-laden. Support is immediate, via telephone or live chat.

Kiwi Poker currently offers the following bonuses and promotions:

• 100% first deposit match up to $500, but subject to rake conditions and only released in $10 increments

• Beginners Freeroll every day for 90 days from joining date

• Funniest Nickname of the Week wins $25

• Refer A Friend Bonus of $25

• Gold Ace VIP program - earn reload bonuses

Rake:
Average 5% rake, with no rake taken on hands where the flop is not dealt.

Traffic:
There is a good player base, with ring games peaking at around 3,000 players. Tournament traffic peaks reach around 4,500.

Software And Features:
The software is feature-rich and very playable. Player note-taking is possible, and there is a Buddy list allowing players to know when others are online. Real time game history is available on your own play as well as that of other players. Live online support can be accessed while playing. Graphics are good, and there is a choice of avatars. Turbo games are available for players who like faster games with more action.

Supported Games And Limits:
Limit and No-Limit Hold`em, plus Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo. Micro-limits are available: Limit stakes range between $0.02/$0.04 and $50/$100, and No-Limit from $0.01/$0.02 to $5/$10.

Deposit And Withdrawal Options:
There is a large variety of deposit options: NETeller, FirePay, Click2Pay, EcoCard, Citadel, myCitadel, UseMyBank, InstaDebit, paysafecard, instaCash, Central Coin, moneybookers.com, eWallet Xpress, bank draft and wire transfer. Withdrawals: NETeller, FirePay, moneybookers.com, InstaDebit, EcoCard, bank draft and wire transfer.

Competition:
Very loose players seem to be the norm, which makes this a tight aggressive player`s paradise.The poker room`s biggest attraction is its tournaments, and players tend to take tournament-style play onto the ring tables.

Player Services:
Support is by telephone, email and live chat. With these direct methods response is immediate, and knowledge average.

Downsides:
Deposit bonus only released in $10 increments depending on raked hands played - this is onerous at low limits.. Not as many inhouse promotions as some other sites - mostly rely on freerolls.