Sun Poker

Sun Poker offers a pretty standard Cryptologic networked poker room. This is more than sufficient for the average poker player who focusses primarily on the game itself, although those who prefer more software features may find it a little lacking, especially in the graphics department. This cannot be taken as a serious drawback though. The game variety is also standard fare, with Limit and No-Limit Texas Hold`em, Omaha and 7-Card Stud on offer. Limits range from 25c/50c to a respectable $150/$300. Games can be played in $, GBP or Euros.

There are plenty of bonuses on offer, including a monthly reload bonus up to $/GBP/Euro100. There are a number of other ways to earn additional cash, most notably the ring game and tournament leaderboards. Records are kept of the players who play the most in ring games, with cash prizes awarded. Regular top tournament finishers also receive additional cash rewards. Seats at the World Series of Poker are up for grabs as well, with regular satellite tournaments held.

Kenna James is the resident poker professional at Sun Poker - he is a well-known winner of many top No-Limit world tournaments. Player have the opportunity of playing against Kenna, and receiving tips from him. There is also a regular bounty tournament, where any player who knocks out Kenna wins the bounty.

Sun Poker is a straightforward, efficient poker room, where the emphasis is on good solid software, excellent promotions and maximum poker playability. Sun Poker does not accept US players.

Sun Poker Super Bonuses and Promos:

• 100% bonus up to $50 for initial deposits + 100% monthly reload bonus up to $100
• Bad Beat Jackpot
• Win seats to World Series of Poker in satellite tournaments
• Ring Game Leaderboards - play the most hands on ring tables and get cash payouts
• Tournament Leaderboard - best performances at final tables win cash prizes
• Refer a Friend - $25 per successful referral
• Kenna`s Bounty Tournament - knock out poker professional Kenna James for a cash reward
• My Poker Points Loyalty Program - earn loyalty points and get free tournament entries

Rake:
Appears to be slightly higher than the industry standard at the low limit games and slightly lower at higher limits - up to a maximum of $3. The web site purports to have a house rake information page but it is not available.

Traffic Stats:
Traffic is not massive, with just under 3,000 players during busy periods. During tournaments this goes up to around 5,000.

Software And Features:
The software, like all Cryptologic software, is slick and playable, although not breathtaking graphically or in any other sense. This is perfectly fine, as all you really want as an online poker player is reliable core functionality. In a nutshell, the software provides all the necessary industry-standard features, and does so well.

Supported Games And Limits:
Games variety is very wide and you will find that all conventional poker variants are offered. Low to medium stakes games are very busy and freely available but high stakes traffic is still limited, although this is likely to change over time.

Deposit And Withdrawal Options:
The following deposit options are available: NETeller, Citadel, Visa, Mastercard, FirePay, bank wire and electronic check (ECP). All of these are integrated with the ECash Direct system. Supported currencies are $, GBP and Euros. Withdrawals: NETeller, FirePay, Citadel, check and ECP. A difference with Sun Poker is that a PIN code is needed to make withdrawals.

Competition:
Players are part of the Cryptologic player network, so there is a fair spread of competencies. The lower and middle limit games are where most of the looser players are found, and where tight aggressive play will pay off.

Player Services:
Sun Poker is dedicated to instant support. They offer toll-free telephonic support, Live Chat, live support call-back, email and fax.

Downsides:
Those who want more flash in the software may be disappointed
Higher than usual rake on low limit tables