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bwin Poker
Online poker is a multiplayer online game where players go into battle against each other at virtual poker tables. bwin operates one of the world’s biggest online poker networks. At peak times, up to 45,000 users are online simultaneously. The monthly guaranteed prize pools total more than 15 million US dollars.
Types of games, limits and tournaments
The following types of games are offered at bwin Poker: Texas Hold’em, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo and Five Card Draw. In terms of stakes, users can choose between Fixed Limit, Pot Limit or No Limit tables. A “play money” version of the games is also available for users to try out for free. bwin Poker offers both Sit & Go and scheduled tournaments. Sit & Go tournaments begin as soon as the table is completely occupied. Games are played quickly without users having to wait. Scheduled tournaments begin at a specified time and allow for higher numbers of participants and the highest prize pools.
Software and features
bwin Poker can be played using the Windows Poker Client, the Java Poker Client or the Mobile Poker Client. The Windows client offers an extensive selection of features such as statistics and a mini-table function. The Java client can be used to play poker on computers running Windows, Mac OS and Linux. The mobile client allows customers to play cash games on their mobile phones. The extensive line-up is rounded off with stylish avatars, a quick-seating function, private tables and multi-tables.
Online and live poker events
The bwin Poker calendar features numerous promotions and events – both online and offline. The most popular tournaments include ChampionChip, The Grand, Big Bounty, The Big Deal and the 100,000 US Dollar Freeroll. There are also spectacular offline events available for new participants: Qualifiers for PokerIsland, the World Series of Poker (WSOP), the Aussie Millions and other events on the World Poker Series Tour take place regularly and offer customers the opportunity to be at the heart of the action live. In addition, bwin is also exclusive sponsor of WPT Venice.
Explanation of important poker terms
To take part in a poker round, it will be useful to be familiar with some of the most important terms used. Playing a round with a "fixed limit" means that the maximum stake is specified in advance. This is in contrast to the "pot limit", where the maximum stake is always the same as the current pot.
If you play a "no limit round", you can go "all in" anytime, because there is no maximum stake. Here, the term "all in" means that players wager all of their current chips.
There are also different types of games. "Private tables" is a (private) tournament where friends get together and play. Then there is "multi-tables", the option to play at several tables at the same time.
The best option is the so-called "quick seating", which allows for a quick and easy start to the game. With a "freeroll" a player gets to participate in a game for free and no entrance fee is charged.