SPECIAL NOTE: After playing at Bugsy's a few Years; I finally decided to take my Poker game up a notch & join Poker School Online (my "New Years Resolution"). I am already glad I did. It is GREAT! You can start your Membership for only $15.00 (the Monthy Fee). But if you like it there as much as I do; you will want to pay by the Year. It saves you 2 Months cost & also has additional "loyalty" benefits. When you decide to try it. e-mail me & I will send you some tips and hints (I wish I'd known); to help you make the most of your 1st Month, |
. TOWER POKER (Tower Poker is in the Ongame Network; but it is here alone; because it is the Only One of their Sites supporting USA Players.) Please Support them also! TOWER has all the games and Promotions of the other Ongame Sites. Plus a little more. The Ring Games are lively. They have Micro linit Tables, Low limit SnGs, as well as High limit tables, Sngs and Guaranteed Tourneys. They have all the Games offered by the "Network" as well as a few special games; and Freerolls 3 times a Week. Since there are fewer players; these independant games make it easier to win cash. Table Limits go from: $.01/1.00 to $30.00/60.00 fixed & UP to $200.00 Pot Limit & NL FREEROLLS: 3 Regular Weekly; $10.00 Freerolls Tue/Thur/Sat Plus numerous Daily Freerolls for Bonus Dollars Minimum Deposit: $10.00 Deposit Bonus: Several Bonus Packages + Free Tourney Ticket. |
PIT BULL POKER This is a BRAND NEW (no download)Site. The traffic is still low. Most of the play in Tournaments. Freerolls in NL Hold'em every Hour on the Half Hour. There are Guaranteed Tourneys as well. They are starting with the usual Table Games; but will be adding lower limits to get more play. Table Limits go from: Micro - $.25/.50 to $50.00/100.00 fixed. & NL FREEROLLS: $50,00 Freerolls 24/7 every Hour on the Half Hour Minimum Deposit: $10.00 Deposit Bonus: $20.00 Credited immediatly; when you Deposit $25.00 or more. they call your registered telephone number; and credit the $20.00 while you wait. NOTES: The software is still in a testing period (Flash 8) and you sometimes get freeze-ups; especially if you are on more than one Site at the same time. |
WORLD POKER EXCHANGE (Sportsbook & Blackjack) This Site ( was formerly WSEX Poker) They boast a "new" NO RAKE platform; they take out the "rake" but return it to your account. ("see what you saved") They are associated w/ WSEX Sports Book .) You can win a $50.00 bet on the on your favorite Football Team.. It is a pretty good Site. They have a Big Freeroll at 2:00 EST w/player point prizes; and a Cash morning Freeroll as well as Tourney's with player point entry. Good table games; but the traffic is low. They are willing to host private and forum Games and Tourneys. They advertise $50.00 Freerolls; but they are really $1.00 buy-in & big end of Month Freeroll. Distinguishing this Site; is that every player is an "affiliate", who can earn affiliate income for their referrals. Table Limits go from: Micro - $.0/.10 to $30.00/60.00 fixed. & NL FREEROLLS: Two Daily. One Big Freeroll at 2:00 EST has player point prizes; and an Early Bird $60.00 Cash Freeroll at :00 EST. Minimum Deposit: $100.00 Deposit Bonus: 20% to $100.00 There is a Raked Hand requirement to Cash out. NOTES: THEY GAVE ME A CASH ($5.00 NO DEPOSIT BONUS) I did'nt even ask for. So I have to say I like this Site. After all; Register & play a few Freerolls; and they give you money. Can't beat that. The software is good; although the table décor is rather "busy". (Have gotten disconnected & not allowed back in-but Support was right on the ball.) They changed Backgammon and now have BlackJack instead. (just like everybody else.) |
ULTIMATE BET (UB) Tournaments are usually limited to 3000 max. Lots of BIG Money Prize Tournaments. Table play is good and has good Single table Tourneys. Great Guarantees. Table Limits go from: Micro - $.01/.02 to $25.00/50.00 NL; $.01/.02 to $80.00/ 160.00 fixed. FREEROLLS: There are 10+ or Daily NL Hold'em. The prizes alternate between being Bonus dollars; FFP; and What they call TEC; with the Top Payers advancing to a Satellite for a Top Tournament. (generally a World Poker Tour Seat package.) Minimum Deposit: $50.00 Deposit Bonus: 50% up to $250.00 Must get FPP for Bonus NOTES: the software is good. Most players really love playing here because the Tournament information is updated at the Table; so you don't have to guess "where you're at". You also keep your same seat even when you change tables. |
ABSOLUTE POKER Absolute is a medium sized poker room, THE able action is continuous and good with lots of low limit play. There are special CASH Tourneys w/FFP entry. They are generous w/FFP; & give them even for micro games. The Site welcomes private games & tourneys & has Freerolls 24/7. Table Limits go from: Micro - $.02/.04 to $10.00/20.00 fixed. & NL FREEROLLS: ALL DAY/EVERY DAY $50.00 Freerolls. (Variety Freerolls in addition to NL Hold'em; have Limit Hold'em; Omaha & H/L; STUD 7 & H/L) In addition to the money-Top players are enrolled in Satellite for the Weekend CASH "Challenge" Tourney. Now there are "NEW" $1000.00 Freerolls 3 times a Week (M-W-F), Minimum Deposit: $15.00 w/Net Teller $25.00 w/other methods Deposit Bonus: 35% up to $210.00 Must get FPP for Bonus NOTES: the software is pleasing & you can add a picture Avatar. Recent updates have solved their problems of registering for events. They have lots of Private Tourneys; with allow lists for these games. I like the low-limit play; good Tournaments, AND low deposit requirement. Generally; it is a good place to play. Turn around time for "support" is 24-48 hours though. |
POKER STARS Is probably the Number One "Individual Site". Both the Site and the players are known to be "the Best of the Best". This Site produced the WSOP Champion Two Years in a row. 2004 saw Both First, and Second Place Winners; and 4 at the Final Table. So; if you see yourself in the "Winner's Circle" this is the place to play. You could even work your way up to a WPT or WSOP Seat package. Lots of BIG Money Prize Tournaments. WSOP % WPT seats. In 2005 Poker Stars sent more players to the WSOP; than this Tourney had in the previous Years. Table Limits go from: Micro - $.01/.02 to $5.00/10.00 NL; $.02/.04 to $100.00/200.00 fixed. FREEROLLS: Several Freerolls Daily; with Limit & NL Hold'em; Omaha & H/L; STUD 7 & H/L that are Satellites higher Buy-in Tourneys. May Tourneys fot $1.00 entry even One for 10cent entry & winner gets over $50. Bucks! They also now have "Play Money Tourneys. Minimum Deposit: $50.00 Uses FPP (reward system) NOTES: Software is good. (Slow-Dialup players may get disconnects-npw that I have DCL it is my Favorite Site.) Features your own Avatar pix; and Micro-Limit Table play; and Freerolls & $1.00; $3.00 & even 10 cent Entry Tourneys. with Big Payouts But BEWARE; many Freerollshave over 7,000 entrants. (and generally only 9 players advance). A lot of players here make their living playing Poker. Keep a record & watch yourself rise in the ranks. I like playing here for the "Challenge"; everyone should play here, at least some of the time. |
BUGSY'S CLUB POKER PAGES Free Site POKER SCHOOL ONLINE This Independant Site is not One site But a Group of Three. Put together in One Site. They have the common Characteristicsof having a "community"; with Leagues; & Leaderboard Competition. You can win your way throughout the Sites by earning Player Points. POKER PAGES Free Site offers Table Games Sit& Go's and Tournaments 24/7: with Limit & NL Hold'em; Omaha & H/L; STUD 7 & H/L; Razz & H.O.RS.E. The regular Freerolls are Ranked on a Monthly Leaderboard. Top places Win Cash; with the Top 3 also winning a Scholorship to the Poker School Online. There are also additional (non-ranked Freerolls; where you can win BPP (Bugsy Player Points). You have to register quickly for these Tournament or they will be full. You can use the BPP to enter other Tournaments at Poker Pages & also Bugsy's. The Poker School Online: Has a Monthly Membership Fee; payable Monthly or Yearly. The School ofers Seats in WPT & WSOP events. Last year some of the Members took home over $200,000 between them in final table finishes at major live poker tournaments. Members use Play money bankrolls in PokerSchool. You must pay the tournament buy-in with play money earned in low buy-in & freeroll tournaments. Players are Ranked by their performance overal; & in Eight different Leagues. $2,000 in Sponsorship Awards is available monthly to top finishers; as well as Sponsorship points to be put toward a seat in a tournament with a buy-in of $500 or more. Bugsy's Club; Is the "Real Money" Site is like other Online Poker rooms; with lively Table Games Sit& Go's and Tournaments 24/7: with Limit & NL Hold'em; Omaha & H/L; STUD 7 & H/L; Razz & H.O.RS.E. They have big Money tournaments; & Sattelites to WPT Events starting at $2.20. Three Leaderboards with good Money Monthly Prizes. Table Limits go from: $.25/.50 to $20.00/40.00 fixed. & $.05/.10 to $100.00/200.00 NL FREEROLLS: Are Through Poker Pages. Minimum Deposit: $10.00 Deposit Bonus: 20% to $100.00 Must get BPP. to clear Bonus NOTES: the software is good; ( no Tec. Problems) and you can play more than One Table (or Site) at a time. You are post & fold if not there; so you can come late; But; I DO NOT like having "sit outs" make it to get a higher Rank. You can get to know the other players chatting. This Site Or rather SITES; has more to offer than most. If you are serious about Poker; you will want to join the SCHOOL. This is a ***** Site; one of the BEST! Also has Poker News an Tournamen results; for ALL your Poker Information, is one of the BEST! |
FULL TILT (REAL Champs Site) This is one of the Best & most popular Sites. They are trying hard. They have group of 6 friendly, Poker Pro's who play on the Site; that offer help and advice. This is a Big Winner! But it is a Good Site; and on the move with lots of Satellites. They have also adopted Cartoon Avatars (that change their moods) They offer WPT Satellite Tournaments; from $4.40 entry. several Freerolls a Day; for both $ & Seats. They have Good SSTs and good low-limit table play. They are willing to host private Games and Tourneys. Best Bonus WOW $600.00. Table Limits go from: $.25/.50 to $15.00/30.00 fixed. & $.05/.10 to $5.00/10.00 NL FREEROLLS: $45.00 Two per Day Minimum Deposit: $50.00 Deposit Bonus: 100% to $600.00 NOTES: the software is good; have eliminated their Tec. Problems. You have to register quickly for their Tournament or they will be full. You can play more than One Table at a time. But getting to play with the Poker Pro's is GREAT + new Pro Chat. You will like this site. |
FULL TILT (REAL Champs Site) This is one of the Best & most popular Sites. They are trying hard. They have group of 6 friendly, Poker Pro's who play on the Site; that offer help and advice. This is a Big Winner! But it is a Good Site; and on the move with lots of Satellites. They have also adopted Cartoon Avatars (that change their moods) They offer WPT Satellite Tournaments; from $4.40 entry. several Freerolls a Day; for both $ & Seats. They have Good SSTs and good low-limit table play. They are willing to host private Games and Tourneys. Best Bonus WOW $600.00. Table Limits go from: $.25/.50 to $15.00/30.00 fixed. & $.05/.10 to $5.00/10.00 NL FREEROLLS: $45.00 Two per Day Minimum Deposit: $50.00 Deposit Bonus: 100% to $600.00 NOTES: the software is good; have eliminated their Tec. Problems. You have to register quickly for their Tournament or they will be full. You can play more than One Table at a time. But getting to play with the Poker Pro's is GREAT + new Pro Chat. You will like this site. |
BUGSY'S CLUB POKER PAGES Free Site POKER SCHOOL ONLINE This Independant Site is not One site But a Group of Three. Put together in One Site. They have the common Characteristicsof having a "community"; with Leagues; & Leaderboard Competition. You can win your way throughout the Sites by earning Player Points. POKER PAGES Free Site offers Table Games Sit& Go's and Tournaments 24/7: with Limit & NL Hold'em; Omaha & H/L; STUD 7 & H/L; Razz & H.O.RS.E. The regular Freerolls are Ranked on a Monthly Leaderboard. Top places Win Cash; with the Top 3 also winning a Scholorship to the Poker School Online. There are also additional (non-ranked Freerolls; where you can win BPP (Bugsy Player Points). You have to register quickly for these Tournament or they will be full. You can use the BPP to enter other Tournaments at Poker Pages & also Bugsy's. The Poker School Online: Has a Monthly Membership Fee; payable Monthly or Yearly. The School ofers Seats in WPT & WSOP events. Last year some of the Members took home over $200,000 between them in final table finishes at major live poker tournaments. Members use Play money bankrolls in PokerSchool. You must pay the tournament buy-in with play money earned in low buy-in & freeroll tournaments. Players are Ranked by their performance overal; & in Eight different Leagues. $2,000 in Sponsorship Awards is available monthly to top finishers; as well as Sponsorship points to be put toward a seat in a tournament with a buy-in of $500 or more. Bugsy's Club; Is the "Real Money" Site is like other Online Poker rooms; with lively Table Games Sit& Go's and Tournaments 24/7: with Limit & NL Hold'em; Omaha & H/L; STUD 7 & H/L; Razz & H.O.RS.E. They have big Money tournaments; & Sattelites to WPT Events starting at $2.20. Three Leaderboards with good Money Monthly Prizes. Table Limits go from: $.25/.50 to $20.00/40.00 fixed. & $.05/.10 to $100.00/200.00 NL FREEROLLS: Are Through Poker Pages. Minimum Deposit: $10.00 Deposit Bonus: 20% to $100.00 Must get BPP. to clear Bonus NOTES: the software is good; ( no Tec. Problems) and you can play more than One Table (or Site) at a time. You are post & fold if not there; so you can come late; But; I DO NOT like having "sit outs" make it to get a higher Rank. You can get to know the other players chatting. This Site Or rather SITES; has more to offer than most. If you are serious about Poker; you will want to join the SCHOOL. This is a ***** Site; one of the BEST! Also has Poker News an Tournamen results; for ALL your Poker Information, is one of the BEST! |
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POKER STARS Is probably the Number One "Individual Site". Both the Site and the players are known to be "the Best of the Best". This Site produced the WSOP Champion Two Years in a row. 2004 saw Both First, and Second Place Winners; and 4 at the Final Table. So; if you see yourself in the "Winner's Circle" this is the place to play. You could even work your way up to a WPT or WSOP Seat package. Lots of BIG Money Prize Tournaments. WSOP % WPT seats. In 2005 Poker Stars sent more players to the WSOP; than this Tourney had in the previous Years. Table Limits go from: Micro - $.01/.02 to $5.00/10.00 NL; $.02/.04 to $100.00/200.00 fixed. FREEROLLS: Several Freerolls Daily; with Limit & NL Hold'em; Omaha & H/L; STUD 7 & H/L that are Satellites higher Buy-in Tourneys. May Tourneys fot $1.00 entry even One for 10cent entry & winner gets over $50. Bucks! They also now have "Play Money Tourneys. Minimum Deposit: $50.00 Uses FPP (reward system) NOTES: Software is good. (Slow-Dialup players may get disconnects-npw that I have DCL it is my Favorite Site.) Features your own Avatar pix; and Micro-Limit Table play; and Freerolls & $1.00; $3.00 & even 10 cent Entry Tourneys. with Big Payouts But BEWARE; many Freerollshave over 7,000 entrants. (and generally only 9 players advance). A lot of players here make their living playing Poker. Keep a record & watch yourself rise in the ranks. I like playing here for the "Challenge"; everyone should play here, at least some of the time. |
ABSOLUTE POKER Absolute is a medium sized poker room, THE able action is continuous and good with lots of low limit play. There are special CASH Tourneys w/FFP entry. They are generous w/FFP; & give them even for micro games. The Site welcomes private games & tourneys & has Freerolls 24/7. Table Limits go from: Micro - $.02/.04 to $10.00/20.00 fixed. & NL FREEROLLS: ALL DAY/EVERY DAY $50.00 Freerolls. (Variety Freerolls in addition to NL Hold'em; have Limit Hold'em; Omaha & H/L; STUD 7 & H/L) In addition to the money-Top players are enrolled in Satellite for the Weekend CASH "Challenge" Tourney. Now there are "NEW" $1000.00 Freerolls 3 times a Week (M-W-F), Minimum Deposit: $15.00 w/Net Teller $25.00 w/other methods Deposit Bonus: 35% up to $210.00 Must get FPP for Bonus NOTES: the software is pleasing & you can add a picture Avatar. Recent updates have solved their problems of registering for events. They have lots of Private Tourneys; with allow lists for these games. I like the low-limit play; good Tournaments, AND low deposit requirement. Generally; it is a good place to play. Turn around time for "support" is 24-48 hours though. |
ULTIMATE BET (UB) Tournaments are usually limited to 3000 max. Lots of BIG Money Prize Tournaments. Table play is good and has good Single table Tourneys. Great Guarantees. Table Limits go from: Micro - $.01/.02 to $25.00/50.00 NL; $.01/.02 to $80.00/ 160.00 fixed. FREEROLLS: There are 10+ or Daily NL Hold'em. The prizes alternate between being Bonus dollars; FFP; and What they call TEC; with the Top Payers advancing to a Satellite for a Top Tournament. (generally a World Poker Tour Seat package.) Minimum Deposit: $50.00 Deposit Bonus: 50% up to $250.00 Must get FPP for Bonus NOTES: the software is good. Most players really love playing here because the Tournament information is updated at the Table; so you don't have to guess "where you're at". You also keep your same seat even when you change tables. |
WORLD POKER EXCHANGE (Sportsbook & Blackjack) This Site ( was formerly WSEX Poker) They boast a "new" NO RAKE platform; they take out the "rake" but return it to your account. ("see what you saved") They are associated w/ WSEX Sports Book .) You can win a $50.00 bet on the on your favorite Football Team.. It is a pretty good Site. They have a Big Freeroll at 2:00 EST w/player point prizes; and a Cash morning Freeroll as well as Tourney's with player point entry. Good table games; but the traffic is low. They are willing to host private and forum Games and Tourneys. They advertise $50.00 Freerolls; but they are really $1.00 buy-in & big end of Month Freeroll. Distinguishing this Site; is that every player is an "affiliate", who can earn affiliate income for their referrals. Table Limits go from: Micro - $.0/.10 to $30.00/60.00 fixed. & NL FREEROLLS: Two Daily. One Big Freeroll at 2:00 EST has player point prizes; and an Early Bird $60.00 Cash Freeroll at :00 EST. Minimum Deposit: $100.00 Deposit Bonus: 20% to $100.00 There is a Raked Hand requirement to Cash out. NOTES: THEY GAVE ME A CASH ($5.00 NO DEPOSIT BONUS) I did'nt even ask for. So I have to say I like this Site. After all; Register & play a few Freerolls; and they give you money. Can't beat that. The software is good; although the table décor is rather "busy". (Have gotten disconnected & not allowed back in-but Support was right on the ball.) They changed Backgammon and now have BlackJack instead. (just like everybody else.) |
Poker Champs - BANNED USA Players at First mention of the Law. Paradise Poker - (Has Sportsbook Skins) They Banned US Players, would not allow logins to withdraw Funds; & made unauthorized transfers of Player Funds to the Sportsbook operations. Belmont Poker (a Paradise Room) Will not give you your $Money back! Jet Set - Unexpectedly Closed entire Site without any notice |
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PIT BULL POKER This is a BRAND NEW (no download)Site. The traffic is still low. Most of the play in Tournaments. Freerolls in NL Hold'em every Hour on the Half Hour. There are Guaranteed Tourneys as well. They are starting with the usual Table Games; but will be adding lower limits to get more play. Table Limits go from: Micro - $.25/.50 to $50.00/100.00 fixed. & NL FREEROLLS: $50,00 Freerolls 24/7 every Hour on the Half Hour Minimum Deposit: $10.00 Deposit Bonus: $20.00 Credited immediatly; when you Deposit $25.00 or more. they call your registered telephone number; and credit the $20.00 while you wait. NOTES: The software is still in a testing period (Flash 8) and you sometimes get freeze-ups; especially if you are on more than one Site at the same time. |
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. TOWER POKER (Tower Poker is in the Ongame Network; but it is here alone; because it is the Only One of their Sites supporting USA Players.) Please Support them also! TOWER has all the games and Promotions of the other Ongame Sites. Plus a little more. The Ring Games are lively. They have Micro linit Tables, Low limit SnGs, as well as High limit tables, Sngs and Guaranteed Tourneys. They have all the Games offered by the "Network" as well as a few special games; and Freerolls 3 times a Week. Since there are fewer players; these independant games make it easier to win cash. Table Limits go from: $.01/1.00 to $30.00/60.00 fixed & UP to $200.00 Pot Limit & NL FREEROLLS: 3 Regular Weekly; $10.00 Freerolls Tue/Thur/Sat Plus numerous Daily Freerolls for Bonus Dollars Minimum Deposit: $10.00 Deposit Bonus: Several Bonus Packages + Free Tourney Ticket. |
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SPECIAL NOTE: After playing at Bugsy's a few Years; I finally decided to take my Poker game up a notch & join Poker School Online (my "New Years Resolution"). I am already glad I did. It is GREAT! You can start your Membership for only $15.00 (the Monthy Fee). But if you like it there as much as I do; you will want to pay by the Year. It saves you 2 Months cost & also has additional "loyalty" benefits. When you decide to try it. e-mail me & I will send you some tips and hints (I wish I'd known); to help you make the most of your 1st Month, |
NOTE: Ultimate Bet has now joined ABSOLUTE Poker in what they call the "new" CEREUS Network" but when UB changed to the Absolute "software"; they lost ALL the individual promotions & Tourneys that made them unique. I'm sorry to have lost them to get another "skin" of Absolute Poker. |
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