Betfair

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Limits & Rake

Betfair Poker offers a wide range of stakes to entice players of all levels. The micro stakes start at $0.02/$0.04 for all games, and top out at $100/$200 for No Limit and Pot Limit Hold'em games, while players can generally find a $1000/$2000 limit Hold'em game going. Rake on Betfair Poker is the standard 5% that is charged at nearly every online poker site. The rake structure ensures that not more then 20 cents is raked at the micro stakes tables, $1 at the small stakes tables, and not more then $3 per hand on any other table at Betfair Poker. High stakes tournament players will also love the $10 max fee on all tournaments at any level. This will provide a huge saving on rake for the high buy-in events.

Traffic

Because Betfair Poker is not a member of a specific network, traffic is not as large as some of the major sites. However it is still amongst the top 20 online poker sites for traffic, and is currently experiencing a dramatic growth boom in its player base, thanks largely to Betfair's crisp software, and excellent customer service. The additional gains in terms of up to date software and customer service make this site well worth giving a try, even if it is not yet a major player. One needs to just look at the force that Betfair is in other gambling interests, to see the ultimate goal with Betfair Poker. Due to the playing base being largely European at the moment, players can find peak traffic on Betfair, at between 4am and 8am New Zealand time, however even at non-peak times players will find in excess of 100 ring game tables running.

Playability

The Betfair Poker software itself is very clean and crisp and has some good features. The software allows you to play 15 tables simulatenously, something that multi-tablers will love. There is also the ability to see your folded cards after you've mucked them, enabling you to check whether that river would have given you that four-outer! Finally players will love the ability to re-size the tables to their own liking, meaning that you can play in stunning full screen for one table, or have all of your 15 tables tiled on your screen so that you can see them all without overlap - the choice is firmly with the player.

Customer Service

The Betfair website lists customer support contact information if you have any questions or problems. The customer support options include phone and fax numbers, along with email. Customer service via telephone was super fast, and the questions asked were resolved in a professional and efficent manner. Betfair definately gets a big tick in the customer service column.

Rewards Program

Betfair Points are the rewards program offered on Betfair. The best thing about Betfair Points is you will earn them when placing wagers on any of Betfair's gambling portals. So if you enjoy casino games or sports betting, you will also be able to boost your Betfair Points while wagering on those! Betfair Points carry some unique bonuses, as well as being able to enter tournaments with your Betfair Points for free, you can also reduce the amount of commission and rake you are paying simply by earning more Betfair Points. A great program that provides tremendous value for the loyal customer.