bet365 Poker Review

The overall rating of Bet365 poker is great but that’s not to say that it isn’t without its faults.

My biggest criticism of not only Bet365 is the inability to manually resize the tables. Why Bet365 and all the other iPoker sites can’t utilise a feature that is common across nearly every other site is beyond me.

Unless you have three monitors on the go desktop space is usually at a premium and the ability to resize tables to a manageable (and still legible) size is something every online player requires. In my opinion Bet365 fail miserably in this department as their software only allows you to view tables in “normal” mode which takes up 1/3 of your screen, or mini mode which condenses the table down to its basic components and the size of a postage stamp.

The situation isn’t ideal and for company with resources of Bet365 the situation is bewildering. Another annoying aspect of iPoker in general is the amount of short stackers the site attracts. Why their tables have become a haven for push bots is unclear but for those wanting to indulge in some proper deep stacked cash poker the constant emergence of short stackers can become frustrating.

When those pesky short stackers get too much then you can set up camp in the 50bb minimum or full stack cash tables. Although these take longer to fill it does mean you won’t have to suffer shove fest every 10 minutes.

Fortunately those lows are the only two major black marks against the site.

For newbies the popular Double or Nothing (DoN) sit and gos which run in either HU, 6max or 10max format are a great way to boost their bankrolls. Jackpot sit and gos are also available on the site with buy-ins ranging from $2 to $50.

Players who win a set number of games in a row can receive some jaw dropping prizes up to a whopping $200k.

Regular players can benefit from the site’s large player pool. Being associated with the iPoker network means the player pool is universal; therefore, players can switch from one of the smaller sites to take advantage of better deals and still fleece their regular fish.

No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha cash games receive a lot of traffic throughout the day right up to the highest 200/400 limits.

Tournament fields are also plentiful which means that guarantees are regularly exceeded. The site’s software, in general, is very good and the lobby uses drop down menus on the left hand side of the game client to make navigation simple and efficient.

There is also a dedicated tab entitled “My Tournaments” that allows players to instantly see which tournaments they are playing in or registered for, which is particularly useful if you get disconnected.

Overall Bet365 offers players a solid platform to play the odds.

With gamblers flocking over from the sports book, crazy Russians and a plethora of gaming options it is difficult to see any negatives to the site. Great customer support is matched by smooth graphics and the kind of enjoyable playing experience you’d expect from a major company such as Bet365.

Taking a punt on Bet365 Poker will definitely be a bet you won’t regret.