Bet365 Poker Review - 9.5/10

Bet365 is another example of an online bookmaker who decided to venture into the world of poker. Part of the iPoker network, you are presented the opportunity to play from micro stakes to high stakes, if you have the bankroll to do so that is. With freerolls and their “Beginners’ Races” promotion, Bet365 Poker provides a great platform for beginners and players transitioning from other sites as well.

Software and Graphics

Being part of the iPoker network means players and quality gaming are guaranteed. But how each site chooses to design its platform is up to them. Bet365 Poker may not be so flashy when it comes to graphics, but has a good, solid, and simple design, which is instantly familiar to any online poker player. With a wide range of customization options and a clear cut lobby there should be no problem catering to all players.

Games Overview

Cash Games:

You can expect to see around 8,000 real money players when you hit the cash games at most times of the day, which means you should have no problem finding a table that you can play in, as long as you’re not looking to play too big.

Tournaments:

Tournaments are where the majority of the players are located at Bet365, with an average of 30,000 players taking their chances to win it big throughout the day. The £200,000 guarantee freezout every Sunday, makes for a great tournament full of value.

Game Variety:

Although dominating the scene is No Limit Hold’em, Bet365 offers you the additional option of playing Omaha, stud, draw, or razz as other poker variants, whether in cash games or tournaments.

Value / Your Opponents

As mentioned before, sites that run as bookmakers, or facilitate other gambling options, usually offer a generally loose population of players. Of course, the sharks always take not of these, so be careful. Try to identify the pro and the casual player at your tables. Keep to low stakes and the games should be pretty easy.

Promotions

Bet365 Poker has a great loyalty program where you can earn up to £600 from playing on their client. They also feature a decent 100% sign up bonus and a £1,000 new player freeroll, which is great for building your bankroll. Another promotion Bet365 runs is the “Travel the World with Bet365” which gives you the opportunity to win trips abroad by competing in leader boards.

Support and Banking

Bet365 unfortunately does not offer live chat with its support team representatives, but offers around the clock email, telephone, and Call Back solutions. Just leave your username and telephone and they will give you a call back as soon as possible.
As for banking, you have the option of playing games in three different currencies, the euro, the pound, and the dollar, which is great if you can’t be bothered to exchange your pounds back and forth in the system. Bet365 accepts debit cards, electronic payment methods, mail deposits, and bank wires so you should have no problem getting your money in and out of your account