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Like most of the other sites leaving the sinking Cryptologic ship, Sun Poker changed it's allegances in 2008, opting to join forces with the iPoker network. You may have also heard them referred to as 'Caribbean Sun'. New players get $500 wign-up bonus as well as the oppourtunity to take part in 4 x $2500 VIP tournaments in the month that you first deposit. Unfortunately there is not currently a re-load bonus but there is a 'VIP' loyalty scheme.
TOURNAMENTS: ONLINE
ECOOP V: European Championship of Online Poker V
The European Championship of Online Poker is back for it's fifth season. Players on Sun or any of the other iPoker sites will have the chance to participate in 14 events, spread over 14 days, with an overall guaranteed prize pool worth $4,600,000.
The guaranteed prize pool for each event ranges from $50,000 all the way up to $1,500,000 for the Main Event on Sunday, December 6, 2009.
The first 13 events are No Limit and Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, PL Omaha Hi/Lo and Limit 7 Card Stud with the Main Event being a No Limit Hold’em event.
Here's the complete breakdown of the schedule:
Event |
Game |
Date |
Buy-in |
Rebuys/ |
Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NL Hold'em | Monday, Nov 23, 2009 | $200 + $15 | No | $250,000 |
| 2 | Limit 7 Card Stud | Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 | $250 + $18 | No | $50,000 |
| 3 | NL Hold'em Turbo R/A | Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 |
$100 + $9 | No | $200,000 |
| 4 | NL Hold'em | Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 |
$750 + $50 | No | $350,000 |
| 5 | PL Omaha Hi/Lo | Friday, Nov 27, 2009 | $100 + $90 | No | $100,000 |
| 6 | PL Omaha (6 max)* |
Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 |
$1,000 + $60 | 1 Rebuy | $150,000 |
| 7 | NL Hold'em | Sunday, Nov 29, 2009 | $500 + $35 | No | $500,000 |
| 8 | NL Hold'em | Monday, Nov 30, 2009 | $2,500 + $100 | No | $500,000 |
| 9 | PL Omaha R/A | Tuesday, Dec 01, 2009 | $100 + $9 | No | $150,000 |
| 10 | NL Hold'em (6 Max) |
Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 |
$300 + $20 | No | $300,000 |
| 11 | Limit Hold'em (6 Max) |
Thursday, Dec 03, 2009 |
$200 + $15 | No | $100,000 |
| 12 | NL Hold'em R/A | Friday, Dec 04, 2009 | $100 + $9 | No | $300,000 |
| 13 | PL Omaha | Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 | $400 + $30 | No | $100,000 |
| Main Event | NL Hold'em | Sunday, Dec 06, 2009 | $1,500 + $80 | No | $1,500,000 |
TOURNAMENTS: LIVE EVENT PACKAGES
TRAFFIC
The iPoker network has a very good level of site traffic with some excellent games to be had. Limit Hold 'Em often has some great tables particuarly up to $5/$10 but higher as well. The no-limit tables are also well populated, again particuarly up to $5/$10.
| FIXED LIMIT | POT LIMIT | NO LIMIT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS HOLD 'EM | 0.02/0.04 to 300/600 | 0.02/0.04 to 50/100 | 0.01/0.02 to 50/100 |
| OMAHA | 0.02/0.04 to 50/100 | 0.01/0.02 to 25/50 | N/A |
| OMAHA HI/LO | 0.05/0.10 to 100/200 | 0.01/0.02 to 25/50 | N/A |
| 7 CARD STUD | 0.05/0.10 to 50/100 | N/A | N/A |
| 5 CARD STUD | 0.05/0.10 to 100/200 | N/A | N/A |
$500 New Player 1st Deposit Bonus
To welcome you as a new player to SunPoker.com, you can receive up to a whopping $500 in free online poker money from your first 90 days of poker play, 100% bonus up to $500! You won't find anything like that in a land based poker room, so make SunPoker.com your only place to play poker.
How it works:
Download the free SunPoker.com software, get into the poker room and start playing your favorite cash games like Texas Hold 'em, Omaha and 7 card stud, multi-table tournaments and sit-n-go's by the thousands.
Your free money will be automatically released at a rate of $5.00 per 5000 Sun Points earned. These Sun Points will NOT be deducted from your VIP Poker Club point total, of which you are automatically a member.
For example if you’ve reached 5000 Sun Points, $5 will be automatically placed into your cash balance and you still get to keep your 5000 VIP club Sun Points which is also worth $5. So you’re actually getting double cash back.You can cash your VIP club points at anytime.
Points generation levels are outlined in the table below:
| VIP LEVELS | Mars | Earth | Venus | Mercury | Sun |
| Total Monthly Points | 0 | 7,500 | 75,000 | 112,500 | 150,000 |
| Accumulation rates | New Player | 33% faster | 40% faster | 100% faster | 300% faster |
| Table Rake | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
| .01 - .09 | 0.15 | .23 | .25 | .3 | .45 |
| .10 - .24 | 1.5 | 2.25 | 2.5 | 3 | 4.5 |
| .25 - .49 | 3.75 | 5.59 | 6.25 | 7.5 | 11.25 |
| .50 - .74 | 7.5 | 11.25 | 12.5 | 15 | 22.5 |
| .75 - .99 | 11.25 | 16.88 | 18.75 | 22.5 | 33.75 |
| 1.00 - 1.24 | 15 | 22.5 | 25 | 30 | 45 |
| 1.25 - 1.49 | 18.75 | 28.13 | 31.25 | 37.5 | 56.25 |
| 1.5 - 1.74 | 22.5 | 33.75 | 37.5 | 45 | 67.5 |
| 1.75 - 1.99 | 26.25 | 39.38 | 43.75 | 52.5 | 78.75 |
| 2.00 - 2.24 | 30 | 45 | 50 | 60 | 90 |
| 2.25 - 2.49 | 33.75 | 50.63 | 56.25 | 67.5 | 101.25 |
| 2.50 - 2.74 | 37.5 | 56.25 | 62.5 | 75 | 112.5 |
| 2.75 - 3.00 | 41.25 | 61.88 | 68.75 | 82.5 | 123.5 |
| 3.01 - 5.00 | 45.15 | 67.73 | 75.25 | 90.3 | 135.45 |
| $1 Fee | 150 | 225 | 250 | 300 | 450 |
You can see your pending bonus balance and your Sun Points earned in the my account tab of the Sun Poker software lobby.
TABLES
The tables are fairly clear and make it easy to see what's happening, although the rake taken is not displayed. The avatars that are used to represent each player are nice enough but most are obscurred by the player information bar. Options are easily accessible which is important and overall the software makes playing a pleasure, not a chore. Multitable players might not be quite as impressed. Despite the fact that there is a toggle button to make each table go to a small view, the smaller version isn't too hot, particuarly because the cards become very small. Also make sure that you don't try toggling between the different views in the middle of a hand because it can take a second or two to work. Tables with a maximum of 6 players for some reason have 10 seats visible, which doesn't make it very clear. Whilst playing cash games the amount of action points that you are earning is shown on top of your own player info bar which can be a little annoying. There may well be times where mistake it for your balance.
AVATARS
The avatars are quite deceiving. At first they seem like they are a nice touch. And in a way they are. But they have a dark side. You need to make sure that you get used to the fact that any avatar could be anyone at one time. You do not choose an avatar and stick with it, rather your postion at the table dictates what you will look like. If you find yourself making any link between the visual of the avatar and the style of your opponent's play, make sure you stop it. If you happen to miss a player getting up and another sitting in his place, it can be misleading, particuarly as the player name displays are quite small.
LOBBY
The lobby area is similar to that of the Microgaming software used by the Prima Poker Network. It's pretty simple to use and provides all the necessary information for picking your table. But it's nothing special. The games selection tree is a bit cumbersome and could have been done much better.
HAND HISTORY
iPoker's hand history is one of the best. It can take a little getting used to but the information it provides is awesome, and it does it in a very clear way.
PLAYER NOTES
The notes system is pretty annoying. It's easy to add notes for any of your opponents by adding clicking on their name, but that's about where the quality ends. Once you have made a note on an opponent, every time you roll over their name the notes appear. We don't think this is really necessary, but it's down to personal preference and you may like it. The space that is available is excruitiatingly small, and if you go over it you get a scroll bar that is pretty fiddly. It can also be really annoying to add in more notes to a player that already has some, as getting the cursor in the right place can be far more difficult than it needs to be.
WINDOWS VISTA
Be aware that you may well have problems if you are trying to install an iPoker skin on a PC with windows vista. If you have done this we would really apprecitate any reports of whether the software worked or not. You may want to take a look at a help file provided by BET365.
BANKING
AboutSunPoker.com accepts a range of credit cards including Visa and Mastercard. However some banks prohibit their cardholders from performing transactions with online poker rooms. If you experience troubles depositing using your credit card, we strongly recommend that you use an alternative payment option (eg NETELLER) for improved accessibility, versatility and faster processing times. FundingYou must register your Credit Card prior to depositing money. You will be prompted to enter your personal details for registration with the secure poker server. SupportIf you are experiencing problems depositing with your Visa / Mastercard, or with an alternative payment method, don't hesitate to contact our friendly customer care team. FeesNo Fees
AboutSunPoker.com accepts a range of credit cards including Visa Delta and Electron. However some banks prohibit their cardholders from performing transactions with online poker roomss. If you experience troubles depositing using your credit card, we strongly recommend that you use an alternative payment option (eg NETELLER) for improved accessibility, versatility and faster processing times. FundingYou must register your Credit Card prior to depositing money. You will be prompted to enter your personal details for registration with the secure poker server. SupportIf you are experiencing problems depositing with your Visa / Mastercard, or with an alternative payment method, don't hesitate to contact our friendly customer care team. FeesNo Fees
AboutFundingSupportIf you are experiencing problems depositing with your Maestro or Solo Switch Card, or with an alternative payment method, don't hesitate to contact our friendly customer care team. FeesNo Fees
AboutNETELLER is an extremely fast & secure online payment transfer service which allows you to deposit money instantly into your poker account. It is also accepted by most major online stores. We strongly recommend using this payment option. Get your NETELLER account today. FundingYou can fund your NETELLER account with a Credit Card (processed in real time so you have instant access to cash), InstaCASH, Bank Wire and Online Check (EFT). Some banks allow their customers to transfer funds directly from their online bank account into their NETeller account. Check with your bank for more details. SupportWebsite: www.neteller.com BonusFeesPlease www.neteller.com for associated fees.
AboutWebMoney is a powerful and secure system that enables Internet users to conduct safe transactions in real time using WebMoney units (WM-units). It is easy to join WebMoney. All you need is to launch the 'WB Keeper Light' and receive a WM-ID. During the registration you will have to provide and confirm your personal information. WebMoney Transfer has a verification system in which each user gets a WebMoney passport (digital certificate). WebMoney Transfer offers a number of ways to add funds to purses: bank transfer, cash deposits, WM card deposits, etc.
Support
AboutMoneybookers is a secure webpayment tool that allows you to send and receive money online. It is accepted at a number of online merchants. Get your Moneybookers account. FundingYou can fund your Moneybookers accoung using a visa credit card, bank wire or checking account transfer. SupportWebsite: www.moneybookers.com FeesPlease www.moneybookers.com for associated fees.
AboutClick2Pay is an instant, international & secure web payment method that allows you to transfer funds instantly to your poker account. It is accepted at a number of online merchants. Get your Click2Pay account. FundingYou can fund your Click2Pay account with: Visa, Mastercard, Online Banking, Bank Deposit & ACH (Direct Debit). SupportWebsite: www.Click2Pay.com FeesPlease www.click2pay.com for associated fees.
AboutIntercash is a leading provider of global electronic pre paid cards. The card offers the same functionality as any MasterCard branded card. Users can withdraw cash at over one million ATMs worldwide, make point of sale payments at over 26 million accepted locations or use the card to make secure transactions online. FundingSupportFor any questions or concerns, please visit the InterCash help page FeesPlease check the fees on the payment method website.
AboutWirecard is a secure payment solution for the Internet which uses the worldwide MasterCard network. This means that you can pay with Wirecard e verywhere where MasterCard is accepted. Without an annual charge or other obligations. Get your Wirecard account. FundingYou can fund your Wirecard with Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Maestro, Solo, Switch, Electron and Delta cards. SupportFor any questions or concerns, please click here to visit the Wirecard help page. Email: service@wirecard.com
FeesPlease check the fees on the payment method website.
AboutBank Transfer enables customers to deposit/withdraw money to/from client sites through a local bank in their country of origin. Bank Transfer allows you to deposit and withdraw in your local currency. Bank Transfer is accepted in all countries. You can make the transfer in your local currency; the funds will be converted by the beneficiary bank to the currency account that you have chosen upon submitting your deposit. The funds will be converted by the bank rates. FundingBank Transfer accepts the following types of funding: Online banking, through your Internet bank account, Telephone banking, Bank draft at your local bank, or cash deposit at your local bank. SupportFor any questions or concerns, contact our friendly customer service representatives. FeesPlease check the fees on the payment method website.
AboutUkash is the latest, simplest and most secure way for you to make deposits at our Poker Room. It is similar to spending cash in the real world, it requires no registration, and the player's financial information is completely secure. End-users can purchase Ukash in local stores (at PayPoint locations nationwide), using real money and can spend Ukash wherever the Ukash logo is displayed. In addition to the monetary value Ukash vouchers also display a unique 19-digit number which is valid for six months from the purchase. FundingSimply purchase your Ukash voucher at any of the participating retail outlets and enter the Voucher 19-digit number in the cashier. The maximum for an individual Ukash transaction is GBP 100 / EURO 500. You can purchase up to 5 vouchers at one time. Find the closest paypoint agent.SupportWebsite www.ukash.com FeesNo fees.
AboutPaySafeCard is Europe's first prepaid card for shopping on the Internet. PaySafeCards have for some time, been available in Austria & Germany, UK, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Belgium, Portugal and Netherlands; Now as a result of the new European Expansion initiative, PaySafeCard is also available in Poland, Czech Republic, France, Ireland and Denmark and can be bought at any petrol stations, newspaper kiosks, book stores, banks & many more places. Paysafe cards are simple, easy and anonymous and are also available online through Paysafe's partner 'wertkartenverkauf'. FundingSimply purchase a Paysafecard at any of the participating retail outlets, scratch to reveal the 16 digit PIN-code and enter it when prompted in the cashier and you are ready to go! The cards are available in 25, 50 and 100 Euro amounts. PIN-codes can even be purchased online. Minimum and maximum deposits are 20 EURO and 2,000 EURO. Or by going to the poker room and follow the simple steps in the cashier. SupportWebsite www.paysafecard.com FeesNo fees.
AboutEntroPay allows you to make instant VISA deposits into your poker acccount. EntroPay vitual VISA cards are reusable, secure and anonymous. By using the EntroPay Visa cards you can avoid general deposit declines. . FundingYou must open an EntroPay account, register your personal credit/debit card, and you’ll then receive an EntroPay virtual VISA card. You can fund your account with either VISA, Electron, Delta, MC, Maestro and/or Solo cards. Get your EntroPay account. SupportDon't hesitate to contact our friendly customer care team. FeesPlease check the fees on the payment method website. Entropay is available as withdrawal method .Please follow these steps:
AboutPlayers are now able to transfer money to their friends account on SunPoker.com. You can use this feature to help introduce new players to SunPoker by transferring money from your account into their account. *To be able to transfer money, you must have your account approved by SunPoker.com. To be verified, please send a scanned copy of your photo ID and proof of address (I.e. Utility Bill, Phone Bill, etc.) along with your username from the email address on your account to: playershelp@sunpoker.com Once you have done this please send a transfer request to: support@sunpoker.com. SunPoker will review your account and contact you when they have confirmed all documentation. Terms
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RAKE
In general, the house commission is between 0% and 5% of each total pot. iPoker operate a 'No Drop, No Drop' policy.
LIMIT GAMES
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2-10 | $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2-10 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| Number of players | Rake Per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| 3-4 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $2.00 |
| 5-10 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $3.00 |
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | $1 for each $50 in the Pot | $2.00 |
| 4-10 | $1 for each $50 in the Pot | $5.00 |
POT LIMIT AND NO LIMIT GAMES
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2-10 | $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| 3-4 | $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot | $2.00 |
| 5-10 | $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot | $3.00 |
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| 3-4 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $2.00 |
| 5-10 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $3.00 |
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | $1 for each $50 in the Pot | $2.00 |
| 4-10 | $1 for each $50 in the Pot | $5.00 |
TOURNAMENTS: ONLINE
ECOOP V: European Championship of Online Poker V
The European Championship of Online Poker is back for it's fifth season. Players on Sun or any of the other iPoker sites will have the chance to participate in 14 events, spread over 14 days, with an overall guaranteed prize pool worth $4,600,000.
The guaranteed prize pool for each event ranges from $50,000 all the way up to $1,500,000 for the Main Event on Sunday, December 6, 2009.
The first 13 events are No Limit and Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, PL Omaha Hi/Lo and Limit 7 Card Stud with the Main Event being a No Limit Hold’em event.
Here's the complete breakdown of the schedule:
Event |
Game |
Date |
Buy-in |
Rebuys/ |
Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NL Hold'em | Monday, Nov 23, 2009 | $200 + $15 | No | $250,000 |
| 2 | Limit 7 Card Stud | Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 | $250 + $18 | No | $50,000 |
| 3 | NL Hold'em Turbo R/A | Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 |
$100 + $9 | No | $200,000 |
| 4 | NL Hold'em | Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 |
$750 + $50 | No | $350,000 |
| 5 | PL Omaha Hi/Lo | Friday, Nov 27, 2009 | $100 + $90 | No | $100,000 |
| 6 | PL Omaha (6 max)* |
Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 |
$1,000 + $60 | 1 Rebuy | $150,000 |
| 7 | NL Hold'em | Sunday, Nov 29, 2009 | $500 + $35 | No | $500,000 |
| 8 | NL Hold'em | Monday, Nov 30, 2009 | $2,500 + $100 | No | $500,000 |
| 9 | PL Omaha R/A | Tuesday, Dec 01, 2009 | $100 + $9 | No | $150,000 |
| 10 | NL Hold'em (6 Max) |
Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 |
$300 + $20 | No | $300,000 |
| 11 | Limit Hold'em (6 Max) |
Thursday, Dec 03, 2009 |
$200 + $15 | No | $100,000 |
| 12 | NL Hold'em R/A | Friday, Dec 04, 2009 | $100 + $9 | No | $300,000 |
| 13 | PL Omaha | Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 | $400 + $30 | No | $100,000 |
| Main Event | NL Hold'em | Sunday, Dec 06, 2009 | $1,500 + $80 | No | $1,500,000 |
TOURNAMENTS: LIVE EVENT PACKAGES
TRAFFIC
The iPoker network has a very good level of site traffic with some excellent games to be had. Limit Hold 'Em often has some great tables particuarly up to $5/$10 but higher as well. The no-limit tables are also well populated, again particuarly up to $5/$10.
| FIXED LIMIT | POT LIMIT | NO LIMIT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS HOLD 'EM | 0.02/0.04 to 300/600 | 0.02/0.04 to 50/100 | 0.01/0.02 to 50/100 |
| OMAHA | 0.02/0.04 to 50/100 | 0.01/0.02 to 25/50 | N/A |
| OMAHA HI/LO | 0.05/0.10 to 100/200 | 0.01/0.02 to 25/50 | N/A |
| 7 CARD STUD | 0.05/0.10 to 50/100 | N/A | N/A |
| 5 CARD STUD | 0.05/0.10 to 100/200 | N/A | N/A |
$500 New Player 1st Deposit Bonus
To welcome you as a new player to SunPoker.com, you can receive up to a whopping $500 in free online poker money from your first 90 days of poker play, 100% bonus up to $500! You won't find anything like that in a land based poker room, so make SunPoker.com your only place to play poker.
How it works:
Download the free SunPoker.com software, get into the poker room and start playing your favorite cash games like Texas Hold 'em, Omaha and 7 card stud, multi-table tournaments and sit-n-go's by the thousands.
Your free money will be automatically released at a rate of $5.00 per 5000 Sun Points earned. These Sun Points will NOT be deducted from your VIP Poker Club point total, of which you are automatically a member.
For example if you’ve reached 5000 Sun Points, $5 will be automatically placed into your cash balance and you still get to keep your 5000 VIP club Sun Points which is also worth $5. So you’re actually getting double cash back.You can cash your VIP club points at anytime.
Points generation levels are outlined in the table below:
| VIP LEVELS | Mars | Earth | Venus | Mercury | Sun |
| Total Monthly Points | 0 | 7,500 | 75,000 | 112,500 | 150,000 |
| Accumulation rates | New Player | 33% faster | 40% faster | 100% faster | 300% faster |
| Table Rake | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
| .01 - .09 | 0.15 | .23 | .25 | .3 | .45 |
| .10 - .24 | 1.5 | 2.25 | 2.5 | 3 | 4.5 |
| .25 - .49 | 3.75 | 5.59 | 6.25 | 7.5 | 11.25 |
| .50 - .74 | 7.5 | 11.25 | 12.5 | 15 | 22.5 |
| .75 - .99 | 11.25 | 16.88 | 18.75 | 22.5 | 33.75 |
| 1.00 - 1.24 | 15 | 22.5 | 25 | 30 | 45 |
| 1.25 - 1.49 | 18.75 | 28.13 | 31.25 | 37.5 | 56.25 |
| 1.5 - 1.74 | 22.5 | 33.75 | 37.5 | 45 | 67.5 |
| 1.75 - 1.99 | 26.25 | 39.38 | 43.75 | 52.5 | 78.75 |
| 2.00 - 2.24 | 30 | 45 | 50 | 60 | 90 |
| 2.25 - 2.49 | 33.75 | 50.63 | 56.25 | 67.5 | 101.25 |
| 2.50 - 2.74 | 37.5 | 56.25 | 62.5 | 75 | 112.5 |
| 2.75 - 3.00 | 41.25 | 61.88 | 68.75 | 82.5 | 123.5 |
| 3.01 - 5.00 | 45.15 | 67.73 | 75.25 | 90.3 | 135.45 |
| $1 Fee | 150 | 225 | 250 | 300 | 450 |
You can see your pending bonus balance and your Sun Points earned in the my account tab of the Sun Poker software lobby.
TABLES
The tables are fairly clear and make it easy to see what's happening, although the rake taken is not displayed. The avatars that are used to represent each player are nice enough but most are obscurred by the player information bar. Options are easily accessible which is important and overall the software makes playing a pleasure, not a chore. Multitable players might not be quite as impressed. Despite the fact that there is a toggle button to make each table go to a small view, the smaller version isn't too hot, particuarly because the cards become very small. Also make sure that you don't try toggling between the different views in the middle of a hand because it can take a second or two to work. Tables with a maximum of 6 players for some reason have 10 seats visible, which doesn't make it very clear. Whilst playing cash games the amount of action points that you are earning is shown on top of your own player info bar which can be a little annoying. There may well be times where mistake it for your balance.
AVATARS
The avatars are quite deceiving. At first they seem like they are a nice touch. And in a way they are. But they have a dark side. You need to make sure that you get used to the fact that any avatar could be anyone at one time. You do not choose an avatar and stick with it, rather your postion at the table dictates what you will look like. If you find yourself making any link between the visual of the avatar and the style of your opponent's play, make sure you stop it. If you happen to miss a player getting up and another sitting in his place, it can be misleading, particuarly as the player name displays are quite small.
LOBBY
The lobby area is similar to that of the Microgaming software used by the Prima Poker Network. It's pretty simple to use and provides all the necessary information for picking your table. But it's nothing special. The games selection tree is a bit cumbersome and could have been done much better.
HAND HISTORY
iPoker's hand history is one of the best. It can take a little getting used to but the information it provides is awesome, and it does it in a very clear way.
PLAYER NOTES
The notes system is pretty annoying. It's easy to add notes for any of your opponents by adding clicking on their name, but that's about where the quality ends. Once you have made a note on an opponent, every time you roll over their name the notes appear. We don't think this is really necessary, but it's down to personal preference and you may like it. The space that is available is excruitiatingly small, and if you go over it you get a scroll bar that is pretty fiddly. It can also be really annoying to add in more notes to a player that already has some, as getting the cursor in the right place can be far more difficult than it needs to be.
WINDOWS VISTA
Be aware that you may well have problems if you are trying to install an iPoker skin on a PC with windows vista. If you have done this we would really apprecitate any reports of whether the software worked or not. You may want to take a look at a help file provided by BET365.
AboutSunPoker.com accepts a range of credit cards including Visa and Mastercard. However some banks prohibit their cardholders from performing transactions with online poker rooms. If you experience troubles depositing using your credit card, we strongly recommend that you use an alternative payment option (eg NETELLER) for improved accessibility, versatility and faster processing times. FundingYou must register your Credit Card prior to depositing money. You will be prompted to enter your personal details for registration with the secure poker server. SupportIf you are experiencing problems depositing with your Visa / Mastercard, or with an alternative payment method, don't hesitate to contact our friendly customer care team. FeesNo Fees
AboutSunPoker.com accepts a range of credit cards including Visa Delta and Electron. However some banks prohibit their cardholders from performing transactions with online poker roomss. If you experience troubles depositing using your credit card, we strongly recommend that you use an alternative payment option (eg NETELLER) for improved accessibility, versatility and faster processing times. FundingYou must register your Credit Card prior to depositing money. You will be prompted to enter your personal details for registration with the secure poker server. SupportIf you are experiencing problems depositing with your Visa / Mastercard, or with an alternative payment method, don't hesitate to contact our friendly customer care team. FeesNo Fees
AboutFundingSupportIf you are experiencing problems depositing with your Maestro or Solo Switch Card, or with an alternative payment method, don't hesitate to contact our friendly customer care team. FeesNo Fees
AboutNETELLER is an extremely fast & secure online payment transfer service which allows you to deposit money instantly into your poker account. It is also accepted by most major online stores. We strongly recommend using this payment option. Get your NETELLER account today. FundingYou can fund your NETELLER account with a Credit Card (processed in real time so you have instant access to cash), InstaCASH, Bank Wire and Online Check (EFT). Some banks allow their customers to transfer funds directly from their online bank account into their NETeller account. Check with your bank for more details. SupportWebsite: www.neteller.com BonusFeesPlease www.neteller.com for associated fees.
AboutWebMoney is a powerful and secure system that enables Internet users to conduct safe transactions in real time using WebMoney units (WM-units). It is easy to join WebMoney. All you need is to launch the 'WB Keeper Light' and receive a WM-ID. During the registration you will have to provide and confirm your personal information. WebMoney Transfer has a verification system in which each user gets a WebMoney passport (digital certificate). WebMoney Transfer offers a number of ways to add funds to purses: bank transfer, cash deposits, WM card deposits, etc.
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AboutMoneybookers is a secure webpayment tool that allows you to send and receive money online. It is accepted at a number of online merchants. Get your Moneybookers account. FundingYou can fund your Moneybookers accoung using a visa credit card, bank wire or checking account transfer. SupportWebsite: www.moneybookers.com FeesPlease www.moneybookers.com for associated fees.
AboutClick2Pay is an instant, international & secure web payment method that allows you to transfer funds instantly to your poker account. It is accepted at a number of online merchants. Get your Click2Pay account. FundingYou can fund your Click2Pay account with: Visa, Mastercard, Online Banking, Bank Deposit & ACH (Direct Debit). SupportWebsite: www.Click2Pay.com FeesPlease www.click2pay.com for associated fees.
AboutIntercash is a leading provider of global electronic pre paid cards. The card offers the same functionality as any MasterCard branded card. Users can withdraw cash at over one million ATMs worldwide, make point of sale payments at over 26 million accepted locations or use the card to make secure transactions online. FundingSupportFor any questions or concerns, please visit the InterCash help page FeesPlease check the fees on the payment method website.
AboutWirecard is a secure payment solution for the Internet which uses the worldwide MasterCard network. This means that you can pay with Wirecard e verywhere where MasterCard is accepted. Without an annual charge or other obligations. Get your Wirecard account. FundingYou can fund your Wirecard with Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Maestro, Solo, Switch, Electron and Delta cards. SupportFor any questions or concerns, please click here to visit the Wirecard help page. Email: service@wirecard.com
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AboutBank Transfer enables customers to deposit/withdraw money to/from client sites through a local bank in their country of origin. Bank Transfer allows you to deposit and withdraw in your local currency. Bank Transfer is accepted in all countries. You can make the transfer in your local currency; the funds will be converted by the beneficiary bank to the currency account that you have chosen upon submitting your deposit. The funds will be converted by the bank rates. FundingBank Transfer accepts the following types of funding: Online banking, through your Internet bank account, Telephone banking, Bank draft at your local bank, or cash deposit at your local bank. SupportFor any questions or concerns, contact our friendly customer service representatives. FeesPlease check the fees on the payment method website.
AboutUkash is the latest, simplest and most secure way for you to make deposits at our Poker Room. It is similar to spending cash in the real world, it requires no registration, and the player's financial information is completely secure. End-users can purchase Ukash in local stores (at PayPoint locations nationwide), using real money and can spend Ukash wherever the Ukash logo is displayed. In addition to the monetary value Ukash vouchers also display a unique 19-digit number which is valid for six months from the purchase. FundingSimply purchase your Ukash voucher at any of the participating retail outlets and enter the Voucher 19-digit number in the cashier. The maximum for an individual Ukash transaction is GBP 100 / EURO 500. You can purchase up to 5 vouchers at one time. Find the closest paypoint agent.SupportWebsite www.ukash.com FeesNo fees.
AboutPaySafeCard is Europe's first prepaid card for shopping on the Internet. PaySafeCards have for some time, been available in Austria & Germany, UK, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Belgium, Portugal and Netherlands; Now as a result of the new European Expansion initiative, PaySafeCard is also available in Poland, Czech Republic, France, Ireland and Denmark and can be bought at any petrol stations, newspaper kiosks, book stores, banks & many more places. Paysafe cards are simple, easy and anonymous and are also available online through Paysafe's partner 'wertkartenverkauf'. FundingSimply purchase a Paysafecard at any of the participating retail outlets, scratch to reveal the 16 digit PIN-code and enter it when prompted in the cashier and you are ready to go! The cards are available in 25, 50 and 100 Euro amounts. PIN-codes can even be purchased online. Minimum and maximum deposits are 20 EURO and 2,000 EURO. Or by going to the poker room and follow the simple steps in the cashier. SupportWebsite www.paysafecard.com FeesNo fees.
AboutEntroPay allows you to make instant VISA deposits into your poker acccount. EntroPay vitual VISA cards are reusable, secure and anonymous. By using the EntroPay Visa cards you can avoid general deposit declines. . FundingYou must open an EntroPay account, register your personal credit/debit card, and you’ll then receive an EntroPay virtual VISA card. You can fund your account with either VISA, Electron, Delta, MC, Maestro and/or Solo cards. Get your EntroPay account. SupportDon't hesitate to contact our friendly customer care team. FeesPlease check the fees on the payment method website. Entropay is available as withdrawal method .Please follow these steps:
AboutPlayers are now able to transfer money to their friends account on SunPoker.com. You can use this feature to help introduce new players to SunPoker by transferring money from your account into their account. *To be able to transfer money, you must have your account approved by SunPoker.com. To be verified, please send a scanned copy of your photo ID and proof of address (I.e. Utility Bill, Phone Bill, etc.) along with your username from the email address on your account to: playershelp@sunpoker.com Once you have done this please send a transfer request to: support@sunpoker.com. SunPoker will review your account and contact you when they have confirmed all documentation. Terms
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RAKE
In general, the house commission is between 0% and 5% of each total pot. iPoker operate a 'No Drop, No Drop' policy.
LIMIT GAMES
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2-10 | $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2-10 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| Number of players | Rake Per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| 3-4 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $2.00 |
| 5-10 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $3.00 |
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | $1 for each $50 in the Pot | $2.00 |
| 4-10 | $1 for each $50 in the Pot | $5.00 |
POT LIMIT AND NO LIMIT GAMES
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2-10 | $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| 3-4 | $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot | $2.00 |
| 5-10 | $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot | $3.00 |
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $1.00 |
| 3-4 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $2.00 |
| 5-10 | $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot | $3.00 |
| Number of players | Rake per Pot | Max. Rake |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | $1 for each $50 in the Pot | $2.00 |
| 4-10 | $1 for each $50 in the Pot | $5.00 |
