Originally written: July 20th, 2006

Poker really is just one of the things that bet365 does. They serve bettors and players from Europe to Asia to America, doing so in several different languages.

The size, and professionality of the company running the poker room certainly goes a step towards the credibility of the poker operation.

During my visit, they're offering a welcome bonus of $100. Players are required to make a $50 purchase, and the bonus is released at the rate of $10 for every 50 raked hands played. That's $.20 per raked hand, and about twice as fast as most top-tier poker rooms relase bonuses. Of course, things like bonuses are subject to change at a moment's notice. Still, this kind of promotion shows that the room is interested in acquiring players, and keeping them for the long haul.

Bet365 poker also has a Flash version of the poker room, so players from all over, on all tyes of computers can compete together. Other interesting features of bet365 include the Poker Whiz guidance program.

While I'm not a big fan of programs helping you decide your actions at the tables, I do understand that this is just another way the room is working to help players get the most out of their gaming experience. After all, good players spend more time at the tables, and have a more pleasant, more profitable time doing so.

Although bet365 doesn't take the approach of doing only one thing, and doing it extremely well, they do offer a fine poker room.

This listing was last updated on July 20th, 2006.