bwin Poker

Part of the world’s largest online gaming site, Bwin Poker features Texas Hold’em as its main poker game.

When you first land on the site you are greeted with a simple, modern look and an easy to understand navigation system.  If you are new to the site or to online poker, there is a demo that does not require a sign-up and allows you to get a feel for the site’s poker software.

The client software features some extra details in the virtual gaming room which makes it more attractive than some other sites, but the essentials of the game are the same. The client software also allows you to choose an avatar to represent you at the virtual tables.  The software is compatible with most computer operating systems and browsers.

If you are new to online poker, Bwin Poker offers you its poker school.  There are video tutorials to help you learn the essential rules and skills associated with the game.  As you progress there is also help with hand rankings, strategies and betting limits.

Bwin’s rewards programme is called ‘B’inside’.  It applies across all of Bwin’s gaming sites and rewards you for playing in games for real money stakes.  The more you play, the further up the status levels you go and the more Market Points you can earn with multipliers.

Poker is the exception to the multiplier rule, offering the same number of Market Points regardless of your status.  Your status is calculated every three months and you can move down the levels if you aren’t playing regularly.  When you earn Market Points you can exchange them for goods like smart-phones, computers and clothing.  There is a full explanation of the scheme at the Bwin site.

There is a first-rate choice of promotions on the Bwin site for both experienced and new players.  If you are new to online poker, then promotions like ‘Low Rider’ and ‘Rookie Challenge’ give you the opportunity to test your skills against other players with similar experience.  For the regular player, there are some big pots to compete for and the chance to play in live events like the ‘Grand Series of Poker’ in Bucharest.

Tournaments are the life blood of online poker and Bwin has a vast array of tournaments to choose from.  There are freeroll tournaments every week and buy-ins range from $1 to $500.  Look out for the weekly ‘Country Showdowns’ where you can compete to be a Bwin National Champion.

Although the site features mainly Texas Hold’em, other games such as Omaha, 7-Card Stud and 5-Card Draw are available in the tournament schedule.  If you are in the mood for a game without the need to register, there are ‘sit and go’ events starting regularly throughout the day and night.

Bwin Poker has a lot to offer poker players no matter what their budget or experience.  The range of tournaments and promotions has something for everyone, the only drawback being that the ‘B’inside’ programme doesn’t reward poker players in the same way as it does to the other gaming visitors.