Poker Room

[jetset]

Pokeraddict (or other poker experts here) I'm doing some research into poker sites for a story and wondered whether you could give me your opinions on Poker Room.com?

I believe the software is Ongame from Uppsala in Sweden?

[pokeraddict]

It has been a long long time since I played pokerroom so I cant really help you, I'm sorry.

[jetset]

Whoa - now that was FAST! Thanks, PA. Anyone else know anything about this poker site?

[Mugwump]

I used to play there quite a bit, the download software is pretty decent, and it is one of the few no-download poker sites on the net. There is a pretty good mix of solid players and bad players there and plenty of traffic at all hours. All in all, I'd say I like their poker. Payouts are generally pretty quick.

I don't like their casino games though...I've seen way too many strange blackjack occurrences there to feel comfortable with them.

[jetset]

Hey, thanks Mugwump - much appreciated. I have heard of that Ongame software somewhere before but I cannot recall whether it was good or bad, or where! Haven't been able to find it again so any input is welcome.

[bbooze]

I like pokerroom allot. It's got my favorite software if you'd accept a tie with Absolute. You can always get a game, and the tourneys are top notch and contain a good mix. The waiting list (a small issue... I know) is really easy to use, it ties UB for best on that note in my book.

Out of curiosity, are you from Jetset Poker? I am playing there right now too. Very good software, nice players, I like the site allot (believe me, I don't like them all). Only things that bug me are...

1) Not many games going.
2) 9 man tables (prefer full 10 myself)
3) Games available are extremely tight. Not much "throwin a party" traffic.

[pokeraddict]

I hate 9 people tables, they break too fast. Too many rooms have the idea that a 9 person table will create more rake because fewer people to fill tables but i believe it is a mistake because they break much sooner.

Jetsetpoker.com games are very very tight.

[largeeyes]

When did Pokerroom.com switch over to 9 person tables? I never noticed it before, but it's been a few months since I played there. I have played at just about all of them by now I think

[jetset]

I like pokerroom allot. It's got my favorite software if you'd accept a tie with Absolute. You can always get a game, and the tourneys are top notch and contain a good mix. The waiting list (a small issue... I know) is really easy to use, it ties UB for best on that note in my book.

Out of curiosity, are you from Jetset Poker? I am playing there right now too. Very good software, nice players, I like the site allot (believe me, I don't like them all). Only things that bug me are...

1) Not many games going.
2) 9 man tables (prefer full 10 myself)
3) Games available are extremely tight. Not much "throwin a party" traffic.

Thanks for your contribution - very helpful. No, I have no connection in any way, shape or form with Jetset Poker - I can only claim to be the first to use the name as a message board handle, though!!

As I said earlier I am researching them with a view to including them in a poker feature I am preparing.

[jetset]

The more I research this outfit the more interesting it becomes - I did not realise that it is as significant as it clearely is, and claims to be the fifth largest poker network with a very large international player base.

Apparently the Ongame software is provided by a sister company called PokerNetwork and they intend to license it to high end casinos and sportsbooks - in fact their first licensee is a London-based sportsbook called Betsson according to the press releases.

One of it's advantages is its availability in both Java no-download and download platforms, making it accessible to Linus and Mac players, too.