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Overview
Party Poker is one of the biggest and best online poker rooms in the world, with excellent player volumes. They have amazing special events and promotions and boast that at peak times can have over 60000 tournament players online aswell as almost 10000 ring game players.
One downside to Party Poker is overall level of play is definitely on the soft side, especially if you hit the lower- limits of Hold'em and Omaha. In some cases play in so soft in low level tournaments that it can cause player frustration. But if can also have it plus sides if you do hit a monster. Party Poker underwent a major software redevelopment in Sept. 2008 which added a lot of great new features, such as crisper graphics, a quick-seat feature, a live-action preview, customized player images and enhanced multi- tabling options.
History
Party Poker opened in 2001 and has built its brand name by playing a large role in the creation of online poker with its aggressive marketing campaigns. Party Poker soon became one of the biggest online poker rooms around. Party Poker is currently listed on the London Stock Exchange (PRTY - PartyGaming PLC).
Software
The software at Party Poker is extremely fast and reliable. With no major problems at all. Tables are re-sizable and a added bonus is hand histories are now also stored. Players can amazingly play up to 12 tables simultaneously. The software comes as a download version for all major operating systems, making it very accessible. It is available in several languages and offers a wide array of deposit options. Party Poker's graphics are now much improved with a sharper and clearer look with a revamped table and lobby. The table functions are very easy to learn and are pretty self explanatory, with a nicely new redesigned and easy to use betting bar. All sound and animations can be turned on or off, as well as the sometimes very annoying congratulations message that plays after you win a hand.
Support
Support at Party Poker is one of the best around. They have 24/7 telephone support available through a wide range of regional toll-free numbers and you normally get a response within a minute. The support is has, has a wide range of knowledge regarding promotions and other technical issues. E-mail support is a option that works, but one down side is the response times can be a bit long. Support is offered in 12 languages.
Deposit Options: VISA, MasterCard, Paysafe card, eps (Australia), WebMoney, Bancontact Mister Cash, iDeal, Laser card, Click & Buy, Click2Pay, Giro pay, ukash, Przleway24, DirectPay24, my citadel wallet, UsemyBank (Canada/U.K.), Switch/Solo/Maestro, Moneybookers, EntroPay, Neteller, bank wire transfer, bank transfer, Poli, eWire, ELV Germany/Austria), Electronic Transfer (Canada)
Withdrawal Options: VISA, Mastercard, WebMoney, Switch/Solo/Maestro, Electronic Transfer (Canada), Neteller, Click2Pay, Moneybookers, bank wire transfer, my citadel wallet, bank transfer, cheques by mail, checks by courier.
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