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InterPoker

 

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Overall: (4)
Bonus: (5)
Promotions: (4.5)  
Fish: (3)  
Tournaments: (3.5)
Software: (4)
Cashouts: (3.5)
Customer Service: (5)

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Overall: 4

InterPoker is the online poker front on a popular online casino and it’s pretty popular both in Europe and North America. Their main promotion is their player loyalty program, which offers players a $90 loyalty bonus that can be earned each month. Another bonus is their player prop program, which offers to pay players an hourly wage to start up new games. This site has a number of international currency tables, offering ring games in U.S. Dollars, Pounds, and Euros. The software is basic without a lot of extra frills, and they have strong customer service. The competition is typical from European players – extremely aggressive both preflop and postflop so pots build up quickly. Overall, this continues to be a solid poker site that largely goes under the radar, but should especially be considered by players who are after extra bonuses each month.

Bonus: 5 ($90 every month)
I like the bonus structure at this site, and their initial deposit bonus is a 100% match up to $90. InterPoker clears this bonus faster for higher-stakes players as the raked hand credit depends on the limits you play at, so smaller stakes players should multi-table and/or play at tables with higher average flops if they want to earn the bonus faster. What’s neat about the bonus is that you can earn it every month by playing the same amount of raked hands, so it’s a nice offer if you plan to make this one of your main site.

Promotions: 4.5
Of course, the monthly bonus is probably their main promotion but they have a few others as well. Players have the ability to play as “prop players” for InterPoker. Basically, the poker room is paying you to stimulate action at slow or empty tables. You’ll receive a pop-up in the software letting you know the table and terms of the deal, which you can either accept or turn down. Typically, you can earn between $10-30 per hour as a prop through the site. Also, they have Royal Flush Jackpots, a Bad Beat Jackpot, special holiday promotions, and other offers for regular players to earn free books and merchandise. The prop player program is unique for online sites, and we also give them a good score especially for the monthly bonus.

Fish: 3
The quality of play is actually pretty interesting at InterPoker. You won’t usually find the typical fish here per se, but rather overly aggressive European players. This type of player likes to raise preflop with lots of different hands and then continue that aggression after the flop. This player can get into a lot of trouble if he runs up against you with a real hand. You shouldn’t expect to dominate these tables, since they’ll already be ahead of you. Just choose your hands well and either let them lead out and build a pot, or show your strength right away with a reraise. Typical flop percentage is average at about 30-40%, but the average pot sizes are quite large for the respective stakes.

Tournaments: 3.5
The player traffic for tournaments is relatively low since InterPoker is still establishing itself. You usually don’t find a huge number of players at smaller events, but sometimes it can reach a few hundred players. The exception to this is for guaranteed events, which do attract a good number of players. Also, one advantage to lower tournament traffic is the low turnout for live satellite events. It is much easier to win a seat against fewer opponents, even if you have to win it all or come in the top 3.

Software: 4
Yes, InterPoker has another basic software package. I’ve heard this software criticized by internet poker snobs and it’s probably because of the basic graphics and unoriginality of the layout. Personally, I don’t really place much importance on advanced graphics and just use the basics out of poker software anyway. The visuals on the table are sharp enough and you can see the cards well. The best feature is the game speed, which typically runs quickly at 60+ hands per hour. Finally, you should play at the U.S. Dollar tables when you can since the rake at InterPoker is 3 currency units. This is pretty standard for Dollars, but you see a good chunk of the pot taken with Euros and Pounds, since each unit is worth more than our currency.

Best Features
-Generous monthly bonus program. If you play here often you can get a bonus every month.
-Large average pots. These are aggressive tables so you can win more at smaller limits.
-Player prop program. If you are a well-rounded player and could use a few extra bucks, this is a neat program that pays you an hourly rate to start new games.

Cashouts: 3.5
The actual time it takes to receive your cashout from InterPoker is typically quick. However, we give them a lower score because some players may find the added security measures frustrating. You have to provide them with a PIN each time you electronically withdraw, which is only sent to you via snail mail. So long as you don’t lose the small form they send you, it is a minor inconvenience. Some players may appreciate the added security, and I do give them credit for trying to prevent theft.

Customer Service: 5
The customer service is definitely top-notch, since they give individual telephone support for each country. E-mail support is also quick, but providing a telephone number goes the extra step.
 

Game Selection: Hold'em, Stud, Omaha


Limits:    Fixed Limit: .25/.50 - $150/300     No Limit: .15/.30 - $10/20


Tips
As I have mentioned throughout the review, InterPoker is a haven for aggressive players. First of all, the advantage to this is that you’ll be able to play at small stakes but still expect to play for larger pots. This cuts down on your expense for the blinds. So, how do you play against this type of player? My recommendation is to either punish them early, or to let them take control until the river. If you punish them early, you should raise and reraise them preflop with your premium hands. Why not get the most value out of your hand if they’re willing to pay? If you let them take control, you’re running the risk of them drawing out on a hand like pocket Aces, but you’re also trapping them for more bets and showing that you’re willing to mix up your play.
 

 

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