BookMaker Poker Review
Bookmaker poker is not only a poker room, but also an online sportsbook and an online casino. Its motto, “Where the line originates” gives credence to its one-stop-shop capabilities for online bettors. A visit to Bookmaker Poker's site will show you the variety of betting options available. For example, sports betting, horse race betting, poker and casino table games are all at your fingertips. The company began as a small sportsbook in 1985 and has grown to be one of the most well-known names in online gambling today (not always online of course); it also prides itself on secure transactions. The player pool is part of a Bookmaker Poker network run by the Yatahay network (which is now known as the ‘Winning Poker Network’). This also means and proofs that this site is a US friendly site where not only US players, but world-wide, can enjoy of its gaming entertainment.
The site also boasts reliable round-the-clock customer service in the form of live chat and by phone. There are separate numbers and departments for each sector of its betting, which means a more personalized experience. While you have the opportunity to play in a poker tournament and take a turn at the roulette wheel, Bookmaker Poker's main area of business is sports betting – obviously, the brand name tells it clearly.
Bookmaker Poker Bonuses
Due to the variety of bets available at Bookmaker Poker, the site has a specialized rewards system set up. Unlike other online gaming sites that offer play bonuses, the rewards system tracks the money you spend all across the board, whether it be for line betting or a casino game or poker, it gives you a number of points. Those points can then be converted into a series of rewards. It is sort of like cashing in your tickets at a Putt-Putt golf, the more points you have, the more rewards you are eligible to receive. Instead of a set of pencil toppers, these rewards offer prizes more to an adult's liking. For example, cash back, gift cards, frequent flyer miles, clothing and electronics. First time poker players can earn a bonus of 100% percent of their deposit up to $500. That means you are looking at an extra $500 just for playing the game.
Bookmaker Poker Software
As mentioned above, Bookmaker runs on Yatahay software, which got its network name change on Jan 2012 to ‘Winning Poker’ network, and which in its prime was considered very cutting edge. Today, the software lacks some bells and whistles that newer software offers, but it works perfectly well for its intended purpose: allowing online bettors to win money on their wagers and for the sportsbook to rake in its poker share. There are 3D animated and standard 2D options for playing the poker tables. 2D offers a graphic view of the table, avatar pictures of the players and stacks of chips. The 3D option is an attempt at a Sims-like rendering of characters that move, in an attempt to offer a more realistic gaming experience. However, some bookmaker poker reviews have complained that the animation is sometimes lacking and the 2D option has more efficient functionality, which makes sense if you think of the amount of memory needed for those types of realistic graphics to function smoothly. The toolbar menu is well set up and allows you easy navigation between your deposits and withdrawals menu.
Bookmaker Poker Banking Methods
What Bookmaker Poker may lack in software cachet, it makes up for in banking options. There are a wide variety of acceptable ways to make a deposit. You can deposit foreign currency, though Bookmaker deals in USD. That means your currency will be converted to USD once it is deposited. Here are the methods accepted:
- VISA
- Ukash
- MoneyBookers
- Click2Pay
- EcoCard
- Click and Buy
- iPoint
- InstaDebit
- Bank Wire
- Bank Draft
- Person-to-Person Transaction
Keep in mind, there are minimum and maximum deposit amounts that change based on your method of deposit. Most methods have a $100 minimum and $1000 maximum. However, Brank Draft has a maximum of $1,000,000 and Neteller's is $8,000. There are other variations, so it is best to check out the site before you make any deposits. The withdraw options, fees and average period of return to you varies based on the withdraw method. The withdraw methods are varied as well. It is important to note that payouts with Bookmaker Poker can be a bit of hassle compared to other online betting sites. Most methods at Bookmaker allow a withdraw request only once every seven days. And any withdraw requests via credit card require a faxed-in Credit Card Authorization form.
