What Qualities Help Define A Top Poker Site?

The game of poker, specifically Texas Hold’em but to a lesser extent other variants of the game, has enjoyed a massive boom in popularity in recent times. The reasons for this are somewhat easy to decipher; firstly is the fact that the game is relatively easy to replicate in an online medium making it cheap and easy for casinos and poker rooms to set up. Secondly, it is a game that players already have some understanding of and can pick up the basics very quickly. Lastly, it is also a game that offers the perfect combination of player skill combined with an element of luck which means that on any given hand, any player has a chance of winning, regardless of the cards that they are initially dealt.

Of course, the other simple fact is that playing poker online is hugely enjoyable and makes the individual want to come back and play time and time again, whether that is purely for pleasure and virtual cash, or whether it is for the real thing.

At worldsbestpokerreviews.com, we aim to bring you all the latest news, reviews and topics from the world of online poker but we also hope to be more than simply a site that conveys the latest offers and news about he game. We also hope to educate our players about how to play, what makes a good site and the whole online poker genre, meaning that they are not just shrewd about how they play the game, but also where they play the game too.

In this article, we’ll begin that journey by identifying some of the key features that we believe help define what is a top class poker site over and above all the others. Listed below are a number of key features that we feel a top class poker site should always offer its users and these partly form the basis for our reviews of the site.

It is beneficial for any budding poker player, or experienced poker player seeking a new site to play on, to have an understanding of the kinds of things they should look for when considering a new site, enabling them to judge whether the site will meet their expectations and provide them with the perfect poker-playing platform.

1. Introductory offer

A quality poker room should offer new users a great introductory offer. There are so many poker sites out there now that the best will make every effort to entice new customers in with a quality offer. Don’t fall for sites promising thousands of dollars free if you sign up, you will often find that to access this bonus you have to spend far more than the offer with the company in order to qualify for it. Instead look for an introductory offer that is simple to follow and which offers immediate tangible benefits in the form of free cash to play in your account, immediately!

2. Loyalty Bonuses

Why should new customers have all the free cash thrown their way, shouldn’t your loyalty be rewarded too? We believe that good poker sites realise the value of retaining customers as well as bringing new ones. As such, we like to see sites offering loyalty bonuses for customers once they have deposited a set amount of cash or played at their tables for a set time.

3. A variety of table limits

What is the point of playing on a poker site if you are not able to afford the minimum bets made in each game? We think that it is important for the best poker sites to offer a wide range of table limits so people can play for either a few dollars each game, or many more depending on the cash they have available.

4. A variety of poker games/tournaments to play

Variety is key to sustaining a players interest, so we like poker sites to offer a little more for the player beyond Texas Hold’em. We like to see sites offer other poker versions (such as Omaha) as well as a range of tournaments to play in, including those that are free to enter and which still offer cash prizes for those fortunate enough to reach the final table.

5. Excellent customer services

The customer should always come first and we think that any poker site worth its salt should have superb customer services that are easy to reach either via phone or email and who can resolve your issue quickly and with the minimum of fuss.

6. Superfast payment

Is there anything more frustrating for a poker player than to have a good win and then have to wait while the site ‘processes’ the payment to them? In this age, we expect poker sites to have instant payment to players just seconds after their win is confirmed.

7. Free poker rooms

Sometimes, when cash is tight or you just want to play socially, you may wish to play the game for nothing more costly than ‘virtual’ cash. So we like to see poker sites offer players the chance to play games against each other for free, similar to the games that are popular on the best social networking sites.

8. Poker guides for novices

Poker can be a tough and expensive game to learn for novice players, so we always rate sites who take time to help novice players learn the subtle nuances of the game. We like to see plenty of articles and guides for novice and experienced players alike that help them improve their poker skills.

9. Top of the range site security

Your personal data is important and you should be sure that all your data and details are safe from hackers. As such, the top sites should not just have a security certificate but they should clearly identify the stringent measures they have in place as part of their privacy policy.

10. Popularity with other players

Lastly, even if a poker site met all those criteria, it would fall flat if there were no other players to play against. As such, it is important that a site has a regular flow of different players, ideally of all abilities and from all over the globe to ensure a rich and diverse gaming environment.