Maria Poker is connected to a group of sites, which includes Maria Casino, Maria Bingo, and Maria Games. The nature of the relationship between these sites is rather difficult to discern and discuss. Indeed, a casual visitor may assume that they are all in fact different sections of the same site. However, the sites are often written about separately. Those who run the Maria sites might do well to place the information concerning the sites’ “system” in a place that is easy for users to find. It has a pleasant, light design of red accents on a white background. You can either play on the site or download the gaming software.
Promotions and bonuses
The promos on this site are not very well-developed. Yes, you do get a match bonus on your first deposit. There are also ways to earn VIP points, but you cannot cash these in. They are supposed to be used to buy into certain tournaments. The rather limited and restrictive nature of the promos on this site might set it at a disadvantage against its competitors. Hopefully, the owners of Maria Poker and the other Maria sites will improve their promo system.
Casino's Games
Maria Poker is, as its name suggests, a poker-centric site. Therefore, do not expect a generalized gambling experience. This site is for those who can sit for hours at a time playing through an uninterrupted poker session. If you absolutely need to switch games every now and then, or if you are just not that devoted to poker, this is not the site for you. Save your money and set up an account elsewhere, or on another Maria site. Like many other poker sites, this one has a Poker School to help you improve your skills.
Safety and security
Maria Poker gives very detailed information about its confidentiality and protection measures. The uses to which your data is put are laid out. Data is protected in transit via encryption software, and Maria Poker promises that it is stored securely, as well.
Support
Live chat support is available at Maria Poker. You can also correspond with site staff via email or online form/ticket. However, it must be said that the office hours are rather short. You only have three hours in a day to get your concerns heard. The promised response time is ten minutes, but even this “perk” seems rather disappointing when you are not even sure what time zone the office schedule is referring to. This site truly needs to have more consideration for the international clientele it appears to be aiming for.
Language
The site is available in many different languages. If you would like to view it in English, you can choose from either the British or Australian varieties. Otherwise, you can choose French, Dutch, Bulgarian, Portuguese, German, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Spanish, Finnish, Greek, Italian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, and Turkish.
US Players
Players located in the United States are restricted from joining Maria Poker.
Review published on: 19 May 2010
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Total score: 5.00 / 6.00
