Betsafe Poker: Detailed Review
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Welcome Bonus – 100% first deposit bonus up to €2 000. For a deposit of 10 euros or more, the player will receive a bonus of 100% of the deposit amount up to €2 000.
18+. New players only for a bonus. One bonus per household. You can only receive one of the five Welcome bonuses offered. You need to register a Poker Alias prior to activating the Welcome Bonus. All new Poker players will automatically receive 28 tickets to enter the daily €50 New Player Freeroll Level 1 tournaments over a 4 week period. The tickets cannot be exchanged for cash under any circumstances. T&Cs apply.
| ℹ️ Name | Betsafe Poker |
| 🔗 Network |
iPoker
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| 🌐 Website | https://www.betsafe.com/poker |
| 🎂 Established year | 2006 |
| 😎 Owner |
Betsson Group
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| 🧾 Licensing |
Malta, UK Gaming Commision
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| 📱 Compatible devices |
Android, iOS, Mac OS, Windows
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| ⚙️ Software usage |
allowed
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| 👨👦👦 Players online |
1 500
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| 💳 Payment/banking |
Visa, MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller, EntroPay, PayPal
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| 🚀 Cashout speed |
up to 7 days
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| 💸 Rakeback |
from 10% to 30%
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| 💲 Supported currencies |
EUR
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| 🌎 Languages |
English, German, Estonian, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Latvian, Swedish ...more
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| 🚧 Cashout limit |
$10 000/day
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| 💬 Live chat |
available 24/7
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| 🤝 Affiliate program |
Betsson Group Affiliates
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- Weak players from adjacent sections: casino & sports betting
- Fantastic tournament grid for micro-stakes players
- Clear reward system with up to 30% rakeback
- Friendly to H2N, HM3, PT4, and HUD
- No downloadable client for macOS; no Android and iOS apps
Betsafe Poker is a major poker platform on the iPoker network. Founded in 2006, it was previously part of the OnGame network. When the crisis began, the room’s management decided to switch to the Microgaming network, and for some time, players could use one account to play on both Ongame and Microgaming. In May 2020, Betsafe, along with other MPN skins, moved to iPoker.
This poker room is particularly popular in Scandinavian countries. It also provides sports betting & casino services. The operator has sponsorship agreements with the English football club Manchester City and the German FC Cologne.
BP has a large geography of activities. It is not available in some countries though. In 2020, for example, the operator closed access for players from Germany.
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Betsafe Software at a Glance
Betsafe Software at a GlanceThe room wields standard iPoker network software (from Playtech) that meets all users' requirements. Its poker client looks modern and easy to navigate and differs from other network skins only in colour scheme and logos.
Each poker format occupies a separate section and has advanced filters to quickly find proper games. Grinders will benefit from the multi-tabling feature that allows playing at 15 different tables simultaneously. You’ll also have no problem understanding the functionality of tables – their design, by the way, can be customized to suit your fancies.
The network in general and Betsafe in particular do not prohibit the use of special software to track information on opponents and follow your progression in the room. That is, you are free to run tools favored by poker pros – HM3, H2N, PT4, and the like – without any restrictions.
The downloadable client is only designed for personal computers running Windows (7 or higher). To play on macOS devices, you need to open the site through a web browser – Safari is the preferred one.
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Player Traffic & Cash Games
Player Traffic & Cash GamesThousands of active players are daily spotted on the site. According to PokerScout, Betsafe is among the fifteen rooms with the world’s highest player traffic. The average number of cash players reaches 3 000; the total average number of visitors is around 7 000. Rush hours start at 5:00 pm UTC.
The operator has added poker formats that are ideal for both novices and professionals. The cash game tab features classic and modified versions of Texas Holdem & Omaha with different betting rules. Those who are especially impatient can test their strengths at fast-fold poker (it’s all about NLH). Each game has individual limits, so absolutely every player will pick up a cash table here.
Game type | Stakes | |
|---|---|---|
Holdem | No Limit (NLH) | €0.01/€0.02 – €25/€50 |
| Fixed Limit (FLH) | €0.02/€0.04 – €20/€40 | |
| NLH 6+ | €0.02/€0.04 – €1/€2 | |
Omaha | Pot Limit (PLO) | €0.02/€0.04 – €25/€50 |
| Pot Limit H/L (PLO8) | €0.02/€0.04 – €5/€10 | |
| Fixed Limit (FLO) | €0.02/€0.04 – €20/€40 | |
| Fixed Limit H/L (FLO8) | €0.02/€0.05 – €5/€10 | |
| Speed Poker | NLH | €0.02/€0.05 – €0.50/€1 |
Classic Texas Hold’em & Short Deck Poker
There are two options to select from: NL and FL. Tables available for 2 or 6 players from €0.01/€0.02 to €25/€50.
Worldwide traffic: NLH
Table limit | Buy-in | Active tables (6-max) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime | Night | ||
| NL2 | €0.80-2 | 15 | 25 |
| NL4 | €1.60-4 | 12 | 20 |
| NL10 | €4-10 | 15 | 23 |
| NL20 | €8-20 | 20 | 25 |
| NL50 | €20-50 | 15 | 22 |
| NL100 | €40-100 | 10 | 15 |
| NL200 | €80-200 | 7 | 12 |
| NL400 | €160-400 | 5 | 8 |
| NL600 | €240-600 | 4 | 7 |
| NL1К | €400-1000 | 2 | 5 |
| NL2K | €800-2000 | 1 | 3 |
| NL5К | €2000-5000 | 1 | 1-2 |
Six Plus Hold’em tables running under the rules of 6-max NLHE are not much popular on the site. The game takes place in the range of limits from NL4 to NL200; the greatest activity is spotted at micro stakes – about 5-7 tables fill up during rush hours. High rollers, frankly speaking, won’t find good action even at night.
Omaha
Fans of Omaha have a place to roam as well: PL4 – PL5K. We should note, meanwhile, that this discipline features much fewer tables – PLO is mostly played at low stakes.
Worldwide traffic: PLO
Table limit | Buy-in | Active tables (6-max) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime | Night | ||
| PL4 | €1.60-4 | 8 | 12 |
| PL10 | €4-10 | 5 | 10 |
| PL20 | €8-20 | 7 | 12 |
| PL50 | €20-50 | 7 | 10 |
| PL100 | €40-100 | 5 | 8 |
| PL200 | €80-200 | 5 | 7 |
| PL400 | €160-400 | 3 | 5 |
| PL600 | €240-600 | 2 | 4 |
| PL1К | €400-1000 | 3 | 5 |
| PL2K | €800-2000 | 1 | 3 |
| PL5К | €2000-5000 | 1 | 2 |
Speed Poker
Fast poker is played at NL5-100 stakes, but the lower two limits fill up mostly. Note that action takes place at 6-handed tables only.
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Rake Structure
Rake StructureRegardless of the limit played, rake from the pot is taken only when players see the first three shared cards (flop).
Pot Limit & No Limit Games
Stakes | Rake | CAP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 participants | 3-10 participants | ||
| From €0.01/€0.02 to €0.02/€0.05 | €0.01 for every €0.15 in the pot | €0.50 | |
| €0.05/€0.10 | €1 | €2 | |
| €0.10/€0.20 | €0.01 for every €0.20 in the pot | ||
| €0.25/€0.50 | €3 | ||
| From €0.50/€1 to €5/€10 | €4 | ||
| €10/€20 | €1 for every €20 in the pot | €5 | €10 |
| €25/€50 | €12.5 | €25 | |
Fixed Limit Games
Stakes | Rake | CAP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 participants | 3-4 participants | 5-10 participants | ||
| From €0.02/€0.04 to €0.05/€0.10 | €0.01 for every €0.25 in the pot | €0.04 | ||
| €0.10/€0.20 | €0.10 | |||
| From €0.25/€0.50 to €0.50/€1 | €0.02 for every €0.50 in the pot | €0.40 | ||
| €1/€2 | €1 | |||
| €2/€4 | €1 | €2 | €3 | |
| From €3/€6 to €10/€20 | €0.40 for every €10 in the pot | |||
| €20/€40 | €0.75 for every €20 in the pot | |||
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Bet Safe Tournament Grid
Bet Safe Tournament GridSeveral dozens of MTTs run here daily. A huge part of the schedule is occupied by tournaments worth 1, 2, 5, and 10 euros, so we see that this poker room perfectly suits players with a relatively small bankroll. There are also more expensive events costing 100, 200, 400 euros and more.
Tournaments with large guaranteed prize pools normally take place on Sundays. Users can compete for their part of €10 000-€50 000 warranties. The operator also occasionally hosts online poker series, in which over €100 000 are played.
Malta Poker Festival
This is a week-long series of live tournaments with affordable satellites (freebuys, €1, €11) running daily. To spot a place on the €300K GTD Main Event, players will find qualifiers at every price level. The €100 Sunday Final features a €2 000 MPF ME Package that includes the following:
- Main Event entry (buy-in) – 550 euros
- Travel expenses – 200 euros
- Side Event entry – 150 euros
- Accommodation for 2 people (5 nights, breakfast included)
- Entry tickets to the VIP Player Parties
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Sit&Go Variations
Sit&Go VariationsThere are also plenty of SnG fans in the poker room. Here you will find tables for two, six, and nine participants. Turbo & super-turbo games are offered in addition to regular speed. You’ll have to wait for opponents at high stakes most of the time, but small buy-in tables fill up in a matter of minutes.
Twisters
Lottery tournaments are held in a 3-max format. The multiplier is randomly generated before each game and can reach x1000 of the buy-in. Players are to choose between nine limits from €0.50 to €200.
The room features Age of the Gods Twister games, where a separate jackpot is formed due to increased rake. Thus, one round can bring you two prize pools at once.
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Betsafe Bonuses & Promotions
Betsafe Bonuses & PromotionsWelcome bonus from the poker room differs by country, so all relevant offerings will be displayed in your profile.
Among the new player promos, there is a 100% deposit bonus of up to 2 000 euros. Newcomers are also offered to activate a welcome package consisting of poker missions – with this offer you will be able to choose your bonus package once you create your account.
On top of that, you will receive an entry ticket to the exclusive €100 GTD Freeroll once you play your first raked hand.
Welcome Bonus – 100% first deposit bonus up to €2 000. For a deposit of 10 euros or more, the player will receive a bonus of 100% of the deposit amount up to €2 000.
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Rakeback & Loyalty Program
Rakeback & Loyalty ProgramWhile writing our Betsafe review, we discovered the platform has a transparent loyalty program that makes it easy enough to earn money climbing the tier ladder. Active players can return up to 30% of the room’s commission (cash game rake & tournament fees).
Each new status will bring you more cashback. Loyalty Points, which are needed to determine your tier, and Reward Points that you can subsequently exchange for real money, are awarded from each euro paid at cash tables or in tourneys: 1 EUR / GBP = 10 LP. Note that by exchanging 100 RP you will return €1 back.
| Player Status | Loyalty Points Required | Reward Point Multiplier | Cashback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 0 – 199 | 1 | up to 10% |
| Gold | 200 – 999 | 1.5 | up to 15% |
| Platinum | 1 000 – 2 999 | 2 | up to 20% |
| Diamond | 3 000 and above | 3 | up to 30% |
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Official Website
Official WebsiteThe original resource is available in English and several other European languages. On the site, you can download a desktop client for computers running on Windows, as well as get acquainted with current promos, read the FAQ section and, of course, sign up with the room.
The website also has a browser-based version (HTML client), that is, you can play real money poker directly from your browser. Simply enter your Betsafe login & password to access the system and click on the “Instant Play” button.
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Betsafe Mobile Version
Betsafe Mobile VersionUnfortunately, we have no glad tidings for owners of mobile devices based on Android and iOS, as no downloadable apps are yet offered. However, playing on the go is still possible thanks to a functional browser-based client. That is, you need to open your mobile browser, go to the room’s official website and launch instant play mode.
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Technical Flaws
Technical FlawsWe haven’t noted any critical complaints about the Betsafe poker app. Desktop and web clients both work properly provided that you have a high-speed Internet connection.
Certain difficulties may arise during program installation, but they usually occur on the users’ part. For example, a firewall or antivirus may block the process. In such cases, you will need to disable them until the client is installed, and then reactivate protection. On poker forums, players also often point to the lack of waiting lists.
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Deposit and Withdrawal
Deposit and WithdrawalAs for financial transactions, the world's popular deposit & withdrawal options operate in the room without any problems. You can top up your Betsafe account via the following methods (but not limited to):
- VISA/MasterCard/Maestro
- Skrill/Neteller
- Trustly
- EntroPay
- PayPal
- Paysafecard
- Bank transfer
The smallest amount you can deposit is €10. Cashouts are conducted in the same ways, except for Maestro, Entropay, and PaysafeCard. The minimum sum that can be withdrawn is €20 (for PayPal – €10). Withdrawal time varies by payment service and may take from 1 to 7 working days.
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Customer Support Service
Customer Support ServiceEach player can contact the support team to address any issues they may have.
We believe the fastest way to reach your goal is to access a real-time online chat on the site, and Betsafe agent will help you deal with all your urgent queries. You can also write to [email protected] ([email protected] for financial transaction issues) or request a call back. The team works 24/7 (in English, German, Swedish, and some other languages).
| Contact method | Approximate response time |
|---|---|
| Live chat | 30 – 60 seconds |
| within 30 – 60 mins | |
| “Call back” feature | within 15 – 60 mins |
Also, the site has a large "Help Center" section, or, to say it in another way, “FAQ”. It contains up to a hundred different questions and answers related to all poker game aspects, from technical issues to detailed instructions for passing verification.
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Final Thoughts
Final ThoughtsBetsafe Poker is one of the European poker market leaders, best known in the Nordic countries. This is a symbiosis of classic online casino games, poker & sports betting, able to offer all kinds of gambling entertainment in one place.
The operator is constantly evolving. In addition to a great loyalty program bringing from 10% to 30% cashback, you will find cheap regular tournaments where you can win solid prize money. The room supports third-party tools & programs, so you can benefit from using statistics, as well as freely analyze your poker hands after sessions.
There are currently no mobile apps, as well as a desktop client for macOS devices, but perhaps they will appear in the future. Betsafe reviews will help you get a more complete picture of this gambling platform.
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FAQ
FAQ
No worries, you’re in safe hands. This is a successful poker room that has been steadily conquering the online poker market since the day it was founded in 2006. The highest number of players are from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Great Britain, Central & Eastern Europe, and even Canada.
The site boasts valid licenses in many countries worldwide, including – but not limited to – the UK, Malta, Sweden, Isle of Man, and Canada (Ontario, issued in 2023). You can check a complete list of permissions and the year they were received on the official website in the “Help Center” section (choose Security & Licenses). The regulators oversee Betsafe to provide a safe poker environment for all players.
The poker platform under discussion belongs to BML Group Ltd, which in turn is part of the Betsson Group, a large European gambling holding with a reliable reputation. The company owns 20 brands: online casinos, sportsbooks, and several poker rooms. Betsafe Poker is the leading one.
Previously, the room was part of the MPN network, which closed in mid-2020. Now the site operates under the auspices of iPoker, one of the top ten networks in terms of user traffic in the world.
You should participate in freerolls hosted by the poker room. This is a great opportunity to build your starting bankroll without any personal investments. Log in to the poker client, open the “Tourney” tab, and then tick freerolls in the tournament filter – the system will immediately sort events leaving only ones with free entry.
Also, each new BP player receives a ticket to an exclusive €100 Freeroll, but to get it you need to play at least one raked hand.
Note that sometimes a special password is required to participate in free buy-in tournaments. Here on Cardmates, you can quickly find valid freeroll passwords not only for Bet Safe but also for other popular poker sites.
Yes, it’s possible to run cash games, multi-table tournaments as well as Sit&Gos on mobile devices running iOS/Android. There is an instant play feature on the site, meaning you can play directly from your browser.
We hasten to note that no stand-alone apps are currently available. Considering how many people worldwide adore playing poker on the go, this is a huge downside. Perhaps in the future, the brand will develop mobile clients that can be downloaded and installed on a phone/tablet. Let's keep our fingers crossed!
You can also check our listing of reliable rooms that have poker apps to play real money games on the move.
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