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William Hill Poker
William Hill Poker is one of the more popular poker rooms in Europe, appealing to existing land-based users with soft gaming and attractive bonuses. It is one of the few UK rooms also open for US players. The site uses the CryptoLogic platform, with a shared player base. If you are looking for a good introduction to online gaming with easy-to-win game, this is a good starting point.
The player volume more than quadrupled during 2004, following the introduction of no-limit and pot-limit games. The software is simple yet functional, although the graphics are not the most advanced. The time clock requires the players to act quite quickly, which is good for players who appreciate fast games. The site also has voice options. William Hill has a monthly bonus scheme in which you are rewarded with £25/$40 for every 5 hours of play each month. There is also an open proposition player program, where you get paid to play in new and short-handed games. There are around 1500-2000 real money ring game players at peak hours, and about the same amount of tournament players at peak hours – an increase of 1000 per cent in the last year. Game variety is OK if not spectacular, with Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha Hi and Hi-Lo and seven-card stud - besides fixed limit games, there are no-limit and pot-limit offered in Texas Hold ‘em and pot-limit in both Omaha versions. Games can be played in dollars, pounds or euros. There are super high limit tables with $200/$400 in fixed limit and $10/$20 in no-limit Texas Hold ‘em. The $0.50/$1.00 games are the smallest limit. The rake is slightly less attractive than the average for standard games. For the big bet tables the rake is relatively low. A rake of five per cent is raked on every pot over $5, up to a maximum of $3. There is a ‘no flop - no drop’ policy for hands not reaching the flop. With a history of sportsbook and casino clientele on William Hills, there are players with less poker experience. There is an opportunity for the better player to do well at the tables. The support is good, with live online and telephone support, as well as email support. And the site is very secure, as the company is well established. Deposit options include Ecash Direct, you can deposit with VISA, MasterCard, debit card, EPC, check, certified check, wire transfer, money order, Citadel, NETeller, FirePay, TeleBuy and Basic 900pay. Cash out options include credit card, debit card, EPC, check, Citadel, NETeller, FirePay and wire transfer.