Partypoker: detailed review
Available for players from your country
18+; new UK players only; min £10 deposit; 100% up to £400 generated as cash. £40 Free Play generated as tickets. 7-day ticket expiry. Full T&Cs apply.
For sender corporate and licence details please visit our Imprint page.
The promotion will run from 11:00 on 15 June to 23:59 (CET) on 31 December 2022 (the "Promotional Period"). This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer. By taking part in this promotion, you hereby agree to these Specific Promotional Terms and Conditions and to our General Terms and Conditions. In order to participate in this promotion, an Eligible Player (as defined below) must place an Eligible Deposit (as defined below) during the Promotional Period.
Players must:
be aged 18 or over;
be a new player on www.partypoker.com.
(an “Eligible Player”)
An Eligible Deposit is a real money deposit that complies with the following requirements:
it is made within the Promotional period;
it is a minimum of $10 USD made in one transaction (split deposits will not qualify).
(an “Eligible Deposit”)
Mechanics
If an Eligible Player makes an Eligible Deposit (as defined above) during the Promotional Period, we shall credit them with a pending bonus equal to 100% of their Eligible Deposit up to a maximum of $600 USD (“the Deposit Bonus”); plus up to $30 USD in tickets. The Deposit Bonus shall be credited to the Eligible Player’s account automatically on a successful Eligible Deposit.
Bonus type: ‘release restricted’: the Deposit Bonus funds are pending and shall be visible in the account section, but shall not be available to play with until the loyalty point requirements (as set out below) are met and the bonus funds are released. The pending Deposit Bonus shall be released to a player in increments of 10% of the Deposit Bonus amount as a player accumulates 10% of the Total Loyalty Points (as defined below). The tickets bonus will be credited up to 6 days as part of the up to $30 USD.
100% up to $600 USD Terms and Conditions
To release the full Deposit Bonus amount the player must accumulate 4x the Deposit Bonus amount in loyalty points (“Total Loyalty Points”). The Total Loyalty Points must be accumulated within 90 days from the date of the Eligible Deposit (the “Time Limit”). Each time the player accumulates 10% of the Total Loyalty Points required, they will receive a 10% increment of the Deposit Bonus.
For example:
Player A makes an Eligible Deposit of $20 USD and receives a pending Deposit Bonus of $20 USD. To release the full Deposit Bonus amount ($20 USD), Player A is required to accumulate 4 x $20 USD in loyalty points = 80 (Total Loyalty Points) within 90 days from the date of the Eligible Deposit. As Player A accumulates 10% of the Total Loyalty Points requirement (i.e. 8 loyalty points), 10% of the Deposit Bonus ($2 USD) is released
A player accumulates 1 point for every $1 USD (or currency equivalent) rake on poker. Loyalty points may only be accumulated on poker. The player shall lose any increments of the Deposit Bonus that are not released within the Time Limit. Each increment of the Deposit Bonus that is released shall be credited as cash to the Eligible Player’s account automatically once the player reaches the loyalty point requirement.
Up to $30 USD in tickets Terms and Conditions
When an Eligible Player places an Eligible Deposit on the Website on any day during the Promotional Period, their account will be credited with a bundle of their choice up to $30 USD worth of free play tickets over a six-day period as follows:
Option 1: $10 USD Free Play
Day 1 = 2x $1 USD SPINS tickets + 1x $5.50 USD MTT ticket
Day 2 = 4x $0.25 USD SPINS ticket
Day 4 = 1x $3.30 USD MTT ticket
Day 6 = 4x $0.25 USD SPINS tickets
Option 2: $30 USD Free Play
Day 1 = 1x $5.50 USD MTT ticket
Day 2 = 2x $1 USD SPINS ticket
Day 3 = 1x $5.5 USD MTT ticket
Day 4 = 1x $5 USD SPINS ticket
Day 5 = 3x $2.20 USD MTT tickets
Day 6 = 2x $3 USD SPINS tickets + 1x $3.30 USD MTT ticket.
SPINS & MTT Tickets Terms and Conditions
Tickets awarded as part of this promotion:
will be credited to an Eligible Player’s account automatically each day over a six-day period from the date the Eligible Deposit is made;
will allow entry into SPINS and/or Multi-Table Tournaments. Details will be specified on the tickets themselves, details of which can be found in the “My Tickets” section of the Eligible Player’s Website account;
will expire after 7 days from issue;
cannot be sold or transferred to other players; and
are not refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
General
Where a sum of money is noted in this promotion (“Promotional Amount”), and there is a requirement for such Promotional Amount to be converted from the advertised currency into your account currency, then this will be subject to the exchange rates offered by us at the time of conversion. You can keep track of your bonuses in the bonus section of your account. You may withdraw your cash funds at any time before the Total Loyalty Points have been generated, this will mean you forfeit any increments of the Deposit Bonus that have not been credited to your account yet. Where the company suspects that a winning player is guilty of fraudulent activity, the company reserves the right to suspend or remove that player from the Promotion, and/or suspend that player’s account and/or suspend the Promotion pending further investigation. We reserve the right to alter, discontinue or terminate the promotion in accordance with the terms of our Standard Promotional Terms and Conditions.
| ℹ️ Name | Partypoker |
| 🔗 Network |
Bwin.Party
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| 🌐 Website |
https://partypoker.com/
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| 🎂 Established year | 2001 |
| 😎 Owner |
Entain
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| 🧾 Licensing |
Gibraltar, UK Gambling Commission
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| 📱 Compatible devices |
Android, iOS, Mac OS, Windows
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| ⚙️ Software usage |
not allowed
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| 👨👦👦 Players online |
by day: 5 000; at night: 10 000
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| 💳 Payment/banking |
Visa, MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller, EcoPayz, Luxonpay
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| 🚀 Cashout speed |
up to 2 days
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| 💸 Rakeback |
up to 55%
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| 💲 Supported currencies |
USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, JPY
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| 🌎 Languages |
English, German, Spanish, French, Swedish, Hungarian, Portuguese (Brazil) ...more
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| 🚧 Cashout limit |
$50 000/month
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| 💬 Live chat |
available 24/7
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| 🤝 Affiliate program |
Bwin.Party Partners affiliate
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- FastForward Poker tables
- High player traffic at cash tables
- Real name tournaments
- Top-quality graphics and fantastic software
- Good mobile client version
- Software may operate slowly during peak hours
- Poker trackers are banned
PartyPoker was launched in 2001 and is therefore considered a true pioneer of online poker. The room belongs to the Entain company group, which is based on the Isle of Man and organizes gambling services throughout the world. This brand has licenses issued by authorities of Gibraltar, Malta, the UK, and several European countries.
PP has repeatedly won prestigious awards in the gambling industry: in 2017, 2018, and 2019 was named the "Poker Operator of the Year" according to EGR, ahead of PokerStars.
A high-quality game client, tables jam-packed with 24/7 action, various fast poker formats and a worthy loyalty program regularly attract new players. Our detailed Party Poker review will tell you about all the intricacies of playing in the room.
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Partypoker software: client review
Partypoker software: client reviewThe client user interface design is made in gray & orange colours and has a convenient menu for quick and easy navigation between sections. One can play poker, casino, and bet on sports on PC. The poker tab opens by default; here are cash game, Sit&Go, MTT, and Fast Forward sub-menus.
In addition, the robust filter allows you to sort games by discipline, buy-in, format, and prize pool. In the lower-left corner, there is a button for switching modes – real money or virtual credits (play money).
Clicking on the gear icon in the right-hand corner takes users to the settings menu, where they can personalize the client interface the way it tailors to meet their preferences. For example, set table theme, emoji, automatic bet sizing, button mapping feature, and many others.
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Cash game and player traffic
Cash game and player trafficReal money cash games on PartyPoker run starting from NL2. As for high rollers, the maximum buy-in reaches the mark of $10 000. One can play NLH, FLH, Holdem 6+, PLO, and Hi-Lo Omaha.
Available tables: 2-max, 6-max, 7-max, and 8-max.
There is also an ante filter in the lobby. In addition to big and small blinds, such games require one more mandatory bet before cards are dealt.
Texas Hold'em
| Game type | No Limit Holdem | Limit Holdem | Holdem 6+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stakes | NL2 – NL10K | FL50 – FL6K | NL2 – NL500 |
| Minimum buy-in range | $1 – $5 000 | $2.5 – $300 | $2 – $500 |
| Table format | all options | 6-max | 6-max |
Using cash game filters, one can sort tables with real names shown. By default, opponents see each other's aliases.
Worldwide traffic: NLH
Limit | Number of active tables | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | Night | |
| NL2 | 6 | 15 |
| NL5 | 5 | 10 |
| NL10 | 7 | 15 |
| NL25 | 4 | 7 |
| NL50 | 5 | 11 |
| NL100 | 5 | 10 |
| NL200 | 6 | 13 |
| NL500 | 6 | 14 |
| NL1K | 7 | 8 |
| NL2K | 2 | 2 |
Omaha
On Partypoker, Omaha admirers can play Pot Limit Omaha (betting is restricted to the pot size) and Hi-Lo variation. PLO is featured at PL2 – PL5K stakes, 2-max and 6-max.
Worldwide traffic: PLO
Limit | Number of active tables | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | Night | |
| PL2 | 1 | 3 |
| PL5 | 2 | 5 |
| PL10 | 1 | 3 |
| PL25 | 1 | 2 |
| PL50 | 3 | 7 |
| PL100 | 4 | 10 |
| PL200 | 4 | 8 |
| PL500 | 4 | 10 |
| PL1K | 3 | 7 |
| PL2,5K | 3 | 5 |
| PL5K | 1 | 2 |
FastForward Poker
Thanks to high-speed poker, you won't have to wait your turn to fold. The system moves players to another table right after mucking cards. This format has a separate tab in the PP lobby.
Hold'em and Omaha with buy-ins ranging from $2 to $200 are at your disposal.
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Party Poker rake structure
Party Poker rake structureWhen playing for real money, it is worth remembering its system of calculating service fees (rake).
The "no flop– no drop rule" applies, that is, the operator takes rake only after the first shared cards (also called “community” cards) are dealt. The room’s commission is 5%, but it also depends on the game you play, as well as the pot size and the number of participants in the hand.
Rake scheme for NLH and PLO
| Blinds | Players | Rake | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01/$0.02 – $0.05/$0.10 | 2 – 10 | $0.01 per $0.20 pot | $1 |
| $0.10/$0.25 – $5/$10 | 2 | ||
| 3 – 4 | $2 | ||
| 5 – 10 | $3 |
| Blinds | Players | Rake | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLH | PLO | |||
| $10/$25 | 2 | $0.05 per $1 pot | $6 | $4.5 |
| 3 – 4 | ||||
| 5 – 10 | $7.5 | $6 | ||
| $25/$50 | 2 | $8 | ||
| 3 – 4 | $10 | $7.5 | ||
| 5 – 10 | $20 | $15 | ||
| $50/$100 – $200/$400 | 2 | $10 | $7.5 | |
| 3 – 4 | $20 | $15 | ||
| 5 – 10 | $40 | $30 | ||
Rake scheme for Holdem 6+
| Blinds | Players | Rake | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01 – $0.05 | 2 – 10 | $0.01 per $0.20 pot | $1 |
| $0.25 – $5 | 2 | ||
| 3 – 4 | $2 | ||
| 5 – 10 | $3 | ||
| $10 | 2 | $1 | |
| 3 – 4 | $2 | ||
| 5 – 10 | $5 | ||
| $20 | 2 – 3 | $2 | |
| 4 – 10 | $7.,5 | ||
| $50 | 2 – 3 | $2 | |
| 4 – 10 | $10 |
As for tournaments, rake is included in buy-in costs. Detailed information on this issue will be specified in each event's lobby.
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Tournament grid
Tournament gridMTT players will also have something to do on Partypoker: Hold'em and Omaha tourneys of various formats available to users.
Buy-in range: from $0.01 to $1 050. There are also freerolls in the lobby.
Present formats: freezeouts, rebuys, knockouts, and real name tournaments.
Choice of speed: regular, fast, slow, turbo, and hyper.
Clicking on an event of interest, detailed information like prize pool, number of players, etc will be displayed in its lobby.
To sort suitable events, one should proceed to the "Tourneys" tab.
| Title | Peculiarities | Discipline | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Legends | Daily events (buy-ins start at $1.1), centrolls. | NLH, PLO | regular, hyper |
| MILLIONS Online | Tournament series with a massive Main Event guaranteed prize pool. | NLH | all types |
| Grand Prix | Knockouts. | NLH | regular, fast, hyper, turbo |
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Sit&Go types
Sit&Go typesSnG tournaments are presented in two variants: single-table and multi-table. No Limit Hold'em on PartyPoker can be played at hyper and turbo speeds. Buy-ins start at $1. Prize pools reach $1 940. Available formats: 2-max, 6-max, 8-max, and 9-max.
Spins Ultra
These dynamic 3-max tournaments allow you to multiply your buy-in by up to 12 000 times within a few minutes and win big sums.
In addition to sky-high prize money, which is determined randomly before each game, by playing Spins one can earn spots on the Main Events of large poker series hosted by the room.
| Buy-in | Max multiplier | 1st place | 2nd and 3rd place (each) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.25 | х12 000 | $2 500 | $250 | |
| $1 | $10 000 | $1 000 | ||
| $3 | $30 000 | $3 000 | ||
| $5 | х240 000 | $100 000 000 | $100 000 | |
| $10 | х12 000 | $100 000 | $10 000 | |
| $20 | $200 000 | $20 000 | ||
| $50 | $500 000 | $50 000 | ||
| $100 | $1 000 000 | $100 000 | ||
| $250 | х4 800 | |||
| $500 | х2 400 | |||
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Bonuses and promotions
Bonuses and promotionsThis poker operator welcomes new players with a 100% matching bonus on their first deposit up to $600. Newcomers can also get MTT and Spins tickets valued at $30 in total.
By topping up your balance with $10, you can get tickets for this amount. When you deposit $20, then Party will issue tickets for $30 in total.
18+; new UK players only; min £10 deposit; 100% up to £400 generated as cash. £40 Free Play generated as tickets. 7-day ticket expiry. Full T&Cs apply.
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Rakeback and loyalty program
Rakeback and loyalty programPartyPoker Cashback is a weekly rakeback program that allows users to receive up to 55% cashback. Per $1 raked, a player earns up to 4 points. The minimum point target to start receiving weekly awards is 10.
The number of points issued varies by selected disciplines and is as follows:
| Games | Points |
|---|---|
| Cash tables (regular) | 3 |
| Cash tables (high stakes, $5/$10 or above) | 2 |
| Fastforward tables | 4 |
| МТТ | 2 |
| Sit&Go | 2.5 |
| Spins | 2.5 |
Diamond Club is another loyalty program aimed at fans of SPINS. Under the terms of this promo, you can earn up to 60% rakeback.
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Official website
Official websitePP's original website allows users to resolve all the key tasks:
- set up an account (your Partypoker login and password are your responsibility so make sure nobody knows them);
- download software to computer;
- read the room’s policy and rules for organizing services;
- find tournament schedule;
- study poker theory.
It is important to make sure that you use the original site. You can recognize it on the following grounds:
- all buttons are visible and clickable;
- each section shows current relevant information;
- the footer includes licensing details.
The poker room has removed the possibility to play without downloading software, meaning instant play through a web browser is no longer available.
Yes, the brand holds numerous licenses to operate worldwide. It’s regulated by Gibraltar, MGA, AGCC, UKGS (for partypoker uk), New Jersey DGE, and a number of countries (local permits).
For Party Poker Canada is also an important market. So it's a fully-licensed online poker site catering to players based in Ontario (regulated by iGaming Ontario and the AGCO). The rest of Canada must use the ".com." skin.
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Mobile version
Mobile versionYou can play Party Poker online for real money on your portable gadget with a user-friendly app.
Android and iOS clients' functionality is identical to the computer application and thought over to trifles. Portrait mode tables make it possible to play with one hand. Diamonds, in-game currency, allow you to use animated emojis to interact with your opponents.
Mobile app users also note the enjoyable gameplay and great sound effects.
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Technical flaws
Technical flawsDespite numerous advantages, we see some areas that need to be improved. PC software sometimes freezes and is therefore not working properly (this requires a system reboot).
Also, the lack of browser-based (instant) play may be a major shortcoming for some players.
Third-party software use prohibition will repel regs rather than newbies. The client functionality allows users to only download their hand history.
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Deposit and cashout
Deposit and cashoutAvailable Party Poker payment methods vary depending on the player's country of residence. All options share the same minimum deposit of $10.
| Method | Max deposit / month |
|---|---|
| Visa/MasterCard | $50 000 |
| Skrill, Neteller | $200 000 |
| Much Better | $10 000 |
| Paysafe card | $25 000 |
The amount you can withdraw depends upon the preferred payment service. For example, the max amount of a one-shot transaction to a bank card is $10 000.
Verification is a mandatory part of cashing out.
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Customer support service
Customer support serviceThis online poker operator provides customer support in the following ways:
- PartyPoker live chat – available only during business hours, namely from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. CET;
- email – [email protected];
- telephone – technical support phone number for each country can be found on the official website (operators typically speak English);
- online feedback form on the site.
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Conclusion
ConclusionNumerous game formats and fairly high player traffic are the most explicit advantages of Party Poker. The loyalty program provides for rakeback up to 55%, which should please regular players. They have a convenient mobile app that allows you to play everywhere you go.
Software slowdowns and limited online chat operating time along with a ban on auxiliary software use are the poker room’s shortcomings that we believe need to be improved.
In general, this is a decent room to regularly play at any limit.
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FAQ
FAQ
It is impossible to answer this question unambiguously since each poker room has its pros and cons. Much depends on users’ individual preferences and needs, so choosing which one to sign up with is ultimately your decision.
However, in our humble opinion, Party outperforms Stars in some aspects. The brightest thing is an adequate rakeback system of up to 55%, which is a very attractive offer for today's online poker market. There aren’t many trustworthy operators with high player traffic to feature such a juicy deal. Many users complain about PokerStars in terms of cashback.
Yes, it is growing and thriving. The brand has left the CIS market, as well as several other countries in Europe and Latin America as they plan to completely switch to working only on regulated markets. But the poker room continues to provide services on a legal basis in many regions.
Today, Party is considered one of the best places for playing online poker. Here players will find solid rakeback, rake races, leaderboards for tournament players, and much more. Action in the room goes around the clock at limits up to $10/$20. Fastforward poker is especially popular here. Many fans of SPINS also play on Partypoker because of the weak field (it’s much softer than on PokerStars).
For PartyPoker USA is an old familiar friend. The room left this market in 2006 but is now trying to come back with more power and new offerings. So far, it is legally operating only in New Jersey. If you are at least 21 years old and reside in the given state, you are welcome on Party Poker.
Undoubtedly, the brand intends to expand its territory of activity in the future and provide services in other states. However, as you know, the situation with real money online poker in the US leaves much to be desired. It is legalized only in four regions: NJ, Delaware, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. It is prohibited to play online poker outside of these states.
Yes, poker games on PP are mobile-friendly. The software is available for devices running Android/iOS and supports almost all games and features that are available in the desktop client. Thus, users can top up their accounts, play cash games (Fast Forward included), Sit&Gos, Spins, MTTs, and withdraw winnings.
Portrait play mode is supported. One can download the Party apps' latest versions on the official website or in the App Store.
Playing online poker on PP is fun and safe if you download its official desktop or mobile software (instant play through a web browser is not available).
To be sure no one steals your private or financial data and that you install a virus-free app, download it only from the original Partypoker website. There are lots of phishing links on the Internet, so you can scroll up and click on the green "Sign up" button at the beginning of this review. You will be thus redirected to the official site.
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