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Pacific Poker has become quite popular over the years with online poker players. This fact is attributed to many things, but there are two key elements that seem to stand out above the rest. First and foremost, Pacific Poker presents a mass of juicy competition, giving skilled players easy access to loose, lucrative games. The second outstanding factor is the software. Pacific Poker provides lightning fast, graphically appealing software that is highly searchable and very user-friendly. Established in 2002 as part of the 888 Network, Pacific Poker is the premier online poker room for skilled players looking to pad their wallets.
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Pacific Poker Software
The software that drives Pacific Poker is independently owned and privately developed, integrating a shared player base from the 888 Network. The platform has undergone several updates over the years, but in 2007, and again in early 2008, Pacific Poker's software was given an overhaul that greatly increased the searchability and smoothness of the online poker room. Players now have a multitude of enjoyable avatars to choose from, immediate access to the cashier, a multi-tabling mini-view feature and much better graphics.
In addition to the vast upgrades, Pacific Poker has added a no-download version of the software, as well. This was once a key problem for Pacific Poker, limiting its player base to Windows users only. The new addition, however, is compatible with all major operating systems.
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Pacific Poker Games
Pacific Poker presents the standard variety of online poker games - all of the most popular games are available, but nothing out of the ordinary. Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, Seven Card Stud and Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo complete the line-up. All games are available in Fixed Limit, with No Limit and Pot Limit Texas Hold'em, as well as Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo. With a decent traffic rate, members can usually find an open game in any variety, but the juiciest action is found at Hold'em games, where the energy is most concentrated.
Pacific Poker also provides the game of Blackjack. Multi-player and multi-hand games are not featured - only the traditional player-versus-dealer variety of Blackjack is currently offered.
Pacific Poker Promotions
New members and veterans alike will find consistent promotions and bonuses at Pacific Poker. Sign-up a new account to receive a 100% matching bonus up to $400 on the initial deposit. 25% of the bonus is instantly deposited into the player's account, while the other 75% remains in a 'pending bonus' account until cleared. Refer your friends to Pacific Poker and you won't get an instant bonus, but rather an entry into a valuable raffle. Another way to get entered into the raffle is to write a review of Pacific Poker and post it on your own web site. Submit the info to Pacific Poker for one free entry.
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Pacific Poker Rake
The rake taken by Pacific Poker is about standard with the industry averages, though micro-limits and higher stakes get the better deal. For example, on a $.25/$.50 game, once the pot reaches $1, Pacific Poker takes $.10. That's 10%, which is twice the industry average. However, every additional $1 in the pot rakes only $.05, capped at $.30. Basically, the higher the pot, the less Pacific Poker rakes.
Pacific Poker Traffic
Pacific Poker attracts a decent amount of traffic, keeping the tables well stocked with players at virtually all hours. Peak hour real-money traffic averages about 2,000 in cash games and 8,000 in tournaments as of April 2008. Ring game traffic is heavily concentrated in Limit and No Limit Hold'em games, but all varieties see their fare share of played tables. For the juiciest competition, try the low/mid-level stakes Hold'em or Omaha tables. The viewed-flop percentage often reaches as high as 65%-70% even at blinds of $15/$30.
Pacific Poker Withdraw/Deposit Options
Real-money players at Pacific Poker will find a large selection of payment methods available.
Deposits - Visa, MasterCard, EuroCard, Diners Club, Laser, Maestro, Solo, Chinese Debit, ClickandBuy, NETeller, MoneyBookers, ACTeCASH, Pre-Paid Cards, Paypoint, Paysafecard, Ukash, Bank Transfer, Boleto, Deposito Refrenciado, European Cheque, eCheck, Wire Transfer, ELBA, eNET, Hansa Bank, InstaDebit.
Withdrawals - NETeller, Bank Wire Transfer, Cashier's Check.
Pacific Poker Support
As a part of the 888 Network, members of Pacific Poker can expect the highest quality customer service in the business. The support staff is fast, knowledgeable and always friendly. Assistance can be obtained via email, telephone and live chat support (in the poker software or directly on the web site). There are toll-free numbers available for most geographical locations.
Conclusion
Pacific Poker has a little bit of everything for individual online poker fans. Skilled players especially will enjoy the ridiculously high viewed-flop percentages even at mid-level stakes. You simply can't beat the software platform. The only thing missing is a diverse game selection - there's no mixed games or 5-Card Stud/Draw to be found.
Very Soft Competition
Elite Software
No-Download Version Mac Compatible
Versatile Search Capabilities
Poker Tracker Supported
US Players Not Accepted
Limited Game Variety
High Rake In Low/Mid Limits
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