bwin Poker

Traffic

The OnGame network is always bustling with players, at the time this review was written there were in excess of 6,000 players at the virtual tables. It is a regular occurrence to have in excess of 8,000 players online!

Obviously most of the action is seen at the No Limit Texas Holdem tables. Although not comparable in figures, Omaha, Stud and Draw games are becoming increasingly popular and there is regular action at all levels.

Support Cashier

There is a comprehensive FAQ which is accompanied by phone and fax numbers available to players online. There is an online email contact form if players want immediate answers to their qwuestions if not answered in the FAQ. Customer service responses are professional, concise, helpful and friendly.

Background

bwin Poker is an Austrian based online gaming company. bwin Interactive Entertainment AG, the parent company, has been listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since March 2000. The group is headed by CEO's Manfred Bodner and Norbert Teufelberger.

The group operates under international and regional licences in countries like Gibraltar, the Amerindian reserve of Kahnawake (Canada), Belize and Germany, Italy, Mexico, Croatia, Austria and the United Kingdom. The Group offers sports betting, poker, casino games and soft games with most revenue coming from poker and sportsbetting.

The Spanish football club FC Barcelona has been a bwin partner for many years!

Limits and Rake

There are limits to interest all players from beginners to advanced. The No Limit Texas Holdem games start at the micro level of $0.05/$0.10, and the limits progressively increase through $50/$100. The limit games start at $0.15/$0.30 and increase all the way to the high stakes $500/$1,000 level. Pot Limit Holdem games run the levels as the No Limit Holdem games however the table limits finish at $5/$10. The Omaha and Stud tables run at micro limit play mostly but max out at $50/$100 and $25/$50 respectively.

bwin Poker has a rake that is capped at $3 and is normally measured as 5% of the pot. The cap can be as low as $1, but is dependent on pot size, the number of players involved and the limit level.

Playability

As bwin is on the OnGame network, players can be assured of a clean, crisp and easy to use lobby. All games and limits are easily accessible through the innovative tabbing system which enables players to freely navigate around the tables.

There is a unique lobby chat feature that allows players to chat to one another to pass the time whilst they wait for their games or tournaments to begin.

The software graphics are clean, sharp and easy to use making the gameplay lightning fast.

There is also the innovative instant play feature which enables the player to play the games without having to download the full software package, therefore play can be had from all operating systems, Apple, Windows and Linux.

Bwin Poker Software and Extra Features

As mentioned, bwin Poker operates on the OnGame Network and as such, players can make use of a number of beneficial and helpful features. These include;

• Quick Seating – Simply select the game type, limit and stakes and let the software seat you automatically.
• Private Tables – Settle scores, or simply arrange a personal home game - online!
• Multi Table – Players can compete in up to 12 tables simultaneously.
• Player Notes – Tag your enemies, your fish, sharks and everyone in between.
• Real-Time Odds – Move all-in and receive your chances of winning - in real time!
• Statistics – Detailed hand histories can be generated, potentially giving you the statistical edge.