Loading...Game Variety (8)
Betfair Poker offers a modest game variety, spreading just Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi and Omaha Hi-Lo. The traffic is concentrated to Texas Hold’em - and especially at the micro- and small-stakes games - but more and more players are finding the Omaha tables. Action is available in No-Limit, Limit and Pot-Limit in Hold'em, as well as Pot-Limit and Limit in both Omaha variations and play is in general relatively wild.
Ring Game Traffic (6)
The ring-game volume at Betfair Poker is in the lower spectrum and concentrated to small-stakes No-Limit and Limit Hold’em, but the volume at the Omaha tables is picking up. Betfair Poker has peak cash-game traffic of 1,200 real-money players at peak hours (November 2008).
Soft Competition (8)
The competition at Betfair Poker ranges from loose at the micro and low limits to relatively loose at higher stakes. In general, the competition is loose and passive, making the site a great place to play for skilled poker players.
Rake (6)
The rake at Betfair Poker is at par with the industry average at 5% with a $3 maximum rake at any game. There is a "no flop, no drop" policy that lets players collect pots won pre-flop without a rake.
A rake rebate is applied for the lowest Limit games: In Limit games with a maximum of 10¢ blinds, a maximum of 10¢ is raked; in Limit games with a maximum of 20¢ blinds, a maximum of 20¢ is raked; and for Limit games with a maximum of $2 blinds, a maximum of $1 is raked. For all other limits the 5% rake is capped at $3.
Support (9)
The Betfair Poker support is relatively fast and accurate in both phone and e-mail response and the Web site FAQ gives players quick access to common questions.
Financial Security (9)
Financial transactions should be very secure as the mother company is a well-established sportsbook. Top score.
Deposit & Withdrawal Options (8)
Deposit Options: Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Solo/Maestro, ClickandBuy, Neteller, Moneybookers, bank transfer and check.
Withdrawal Options: Debit/Credit card, Neteller, MonebBookers, bank transfer and check.
Game Volume
8.00/10
| Game | Peak Hours |
|---|---|
| Cash Game | 1,200 |
| Tournaments | 4,000 |
Special Features
- Massive $1,500 sign-up bonus at 100% deposit match exclusive to PokerListings players
- $4 million in tournament prize pools every month
- $55k Sunday night guaranteed
- Play against Betfair pros Annette Obrestad and John Tabatabai in weekly tourneys
- Exclusive online qualifier for World Series of Poker Europe
Support Quality
9.0/10
| 24/7 Support | Yes |
|---|---|
| Web site FAQ | Yes |
| Support Features | Email, Phone |
| E-mail Confirmation | Yes |
| Speed | Quite slow |
| Knowledge | Good |
| Friendliness | 70% |
| NETeller Payout Time | 24 hours |
| Withdrawal Smoothness | 75% |