| Pacific Poker | | TOTAL SITE RATING: |   6.85 | | Ease Of Competition: | 8 | | Bonus/Promotions: | 6.8 | | Software Package: | 6.1 | | Rake/Cashouts/Cust.Service: | 6.5 |
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Pacific Poker Review
Overview
The most attractive attribute of the site being the competition at Pacific Poker is easier than at most sites. This is a preferred poker room for Mac and Linux users, but the game is slower than it should be.
Ease of Competition
The competition on Pacific Poker is easy. A minimal number of strong players have chosen this site as their preferred poker room.
Bonuses and Promotions
Pacific Poker has a solid new player signup bonus. They give new users a 25% bonus up to $100 and they also give you bonus dollars for your play. For every $10 you wager, you earn one point. For every 100 points, you earn a free dollar. Simply download the software using this link to Pacific Poker.
Exclusive to AllOnlinePokerSites.com players, you can expect to get re-load bonuses on a regular basis. While some freerolls are regularly provided on the site, additional freerolls will be awarded to AllOnlinePokerSites.com players.
The site has a strong promotional program including plenty of guaranteed money tournaments, WSOP/WPT qualifiers, Royal Flush and Bad Beat Jackpots, and some minimal freerolls.
Software Package
The software was significantly improved in 2005, but when compared to other rooms, it is continues to be too slow. This is the primary reason the site continues to NOT draw the more active- and better- players. The software also has more frequent disconnects than the industry average. They display the flop % and average pot size. Their software is available in both Java and downloadable form for Mac and Linux users. They also have their software translated into German, Swedish, and Italian.
Multi-table: Not Available
Cashouts/Customer Service
The rake is less for low stakes than the industry average, and more for high stakes than the industry average. Overall, its about the industry average.
Cashout Options: NETeller, Wire Transfer, Cashier Check
It should be noted that Pacific Poker is
If ever you were to encounter a problem at Pacific Poker, there is also a 24-hour phone assistance at 800-480-5186 and email customer services at support@pacificpoker.com.
Games Offered
Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, 7 Card Stud, 7 Card Stud Hi-Lo
Ring Games
Peak Hour Traffic: 3,500-4,000
Fixed Limit Stakes: $.05-.10 to $30-$60
Pot limit/No limit Stakes: $.05-$.10 to $5-$10
Tournaments
Peak Hour Traffic: 4,500-5,000
Types Offered: Both Single-Table and Multi-Table
Tournament Buy-ins: From $0.50 up to $750
Minimum Deposit: $20
Our Recommendation
If you are a new player, the slowness of the software will not disturb you that much. You are likely to do well immediately if you play a tight game. Lots of fish here.
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