For those of us who enjoy poker, the advantages of being able to play the game online are numerous; there are games available 24/7, stakes to fit any bankroll, and sit ‘n go and multi-table tournaments around the clock.
Online poker sites also spread a wider choice of poker variants and offer far more promotions than areavailable at brick and mortar casinos.
One of the sites that it’s an excellent example of all of these advantages is Iron Poker.
About Iron Poker
Iron Poker is a part of the iPoker network, one of the largest in the world. Although Iron Poker was launched with Canadian and German players specifically in mind, players from other countries can join and since they are a part of the iPoker network, the player pool includes players worldwide.
Iron Poker uses the PlayTech poker client. PlayTech is a publicly traded company and one of the most respected names in online gaming software. Not only does the PlayTech client ensure great graphics and sounds, stability and security, but it also means that several progressive jackpot games are available which can result in potentially life changing money just for playing your regular poker game.
Games and Tournaments
Poker players play the game for two reasons; fun and profit. The Iron Poker game engine ensures that the games run smoothly, thereby making the fun part easier.
The profit part comes due to a combination of the games and the players.
Iron Poker is home to a fairly decent number of online grinders who are skilled tough opponents. However a majority of the players seem to fall into the recreational category, which has given the site a reputation for soft competition. The recreational players can be found even at the higher stakes levels as well.
The choice of cash games provides ample profit opportunities as well. The term “poker” no longer means only No Limit Texas Hold’em. In addition to Hold’em, Iron Poker spreads Chinese Poker, Pan, Omaha, Stud, Guts Poker, and HORSE. The newer variants are often filled with players that are new to the game.
The site feature full ring games as well as heads-up and 6-max tables. The 6-max are the most popular on the site, and are perfect for active aggressive players who can take full advantage of the strategies that are unique to smaller tables.
The Iron Poker tournaments are where the huge paydays can occur. The pool of tournament players is very active and the tournament schedule is a good one. Iron Poker offers traditional sit ‘n go’s and multi-table tournaments. The weekly Big Sunday event, which features a €100,000 guarantee, is very popular as are the satellites into the event.
The range of stakes offered, which range from micro buy-ins to €1000 at the cash tables and less than €1 for some of the tournaments, makes bankroll building easier. Iron Poker also features a number of jackpot tournaments which have substantial added cash bonuses.
Loyalty Program and Promotions
New players at Iron immediately receive a welcome deposit match and tokens which can be used in the regular new player freeroll tournaments. Iron Poker also has regular bonus promotions for the players.
The VIP program awards special benefits, such as invitation only tournaments, which get even better as players VIP level increases. Players earn Iron Points which increase their status every time they play. They also receive Club Points when can be exchanged for tournament tokens and cash.
Iron Poker also offers a rakeback scheme. Players can choose to opt out of the VIP program and instead receive a cash bonus which is placed into their account weekly.
Banking
The site offers the full range of banking options. The popular ewallet services like Neteller and Eco are available, as are a number of the country and regional services. MasterCard and Visa are also available.
Customer Service
One of the marks of a superior poker site is its customer service. IronPoker’s customer service is acknowledged as one of the best. The knowledgeable and friendly staff is available by toll-free phone, email, or in-game online chat, 24/7.