Betfair Poker is a site that focuses on setting up online single-table and multi-table tournaments, though it does have connections to “live” poker tournaments. Accounts are necessary in order to begin playing. For the moment, Betfair Poker is not designed for Apple computers, but the casino management are working on addressing this compatibility problem. It is possible to apply for employment at Betfair, so if you are interested, do check the relevant page regularly in case a suitable opening should exist. Betfair keeps to Responsible Gaming principles, explained in more detail in the Safety and Security section of this review.
As of this writing, a new version of Betfair’s software is being readied for download. It supposedly includes many improvements, including better graphics. Indeed, as you read this, it might already be available.
Promotions and bonuses
Promo programs at this site come in many forms. Instead of focusing on conventional online casino-type bonuses, you participate in tournaments with freeroll features or large prizes. You might even win a seat to a satellite tournament of the European branch of the World Series of Poker.
Casino's Games
As the site name suggests, Betfair poker is, indeed, all about poker. Inexperienced visitors might expect the site to be rather dull and boring, but more seasoned gamblers will know that there is no reason at all for this to be the case. Poker is an extremely complex and challenging game, so one can easily make a site devoted to it without being redundant or exhaustive. This site also offers Poker tips and links to relevant blogs. Further augmentation comes in the form of a community feature, where you can exchange information with other Betfair players, and even make some friends. Check out the online tournaments for even more thrills.
Safety and security
The site does have a Privacy Policy that handily distinguishes between private and public areas of the site, instead of sticking to a deceptively homogeneous way of explaining what is done to your data. Furthermore, Betfair also works to protect its players from irresponsible gambling behavior. If you have serious concerns about your own behavior, you might want to look into the deposit limit and self-exclusion features of Betfair.
Support
The site has a very extensive (and searchable!) FAQ section, which might actually eliminate the need for you to contact support staff on many occasions. However, you might still need to reach customer service, so do take note of the contact information available on the site. You can reach staff through emails, phone calls, faxes, or traditional letters.
Language
Besides English, you can view the site in Spanish, German, Greek, Bulgarian, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Russian, and Swedish. The addition of Asian languages like Japanese and Chinese would make this list of language options even better.
US Players
Betfair Poker is closed to US players. (One is tempted to make comments about the shutting of the United States border to its southern neighbors and roundabout online comeuppance, but we will refrain from such things here.)
Review published on: 05 August 2010
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Total score: 5.00 / 6.00
