Empire Poker Review & Bonus

Summary (6.8)

Empire Poker split from party poker in late 2005 and is a separate entity now. Both game sites share the same software interface. The site offers many single-table and multi-table tournaments and ring games at all times. kahnawake Gaming Commission regulates and licenses all games.

Ring game (5)

Average pot size of ring games is on display.

Game vareity (7)

Games include omaha hi-low, Texas Hold'em, Omaha, 7-card stud, and 7-card stud hi-low. You can play at three game tables simultaneously.

Competition (7)

Competition is soft due to huge number of players at any given time with many being casual players or beginners. Games on offer are now easier than the ones at other game sites. Yet, they are difficult in comparison to games previously on offer. However, there are many experienced players too.

Loyalty (5)

Regulars benefit through loyalty programs that allow them to collect VIP points. Use these points to purchase merchandise or buy free-rolls too.

Support (7)

Empire Poker offers full customer support all twenty-four hours. You can reach them though e-mail and receive prompt replies to your queries within twenty-four hours. However, few reports of unanswered e-mails are a scar on customer support.

Cash (8)

It is simple and easy to deposit and withdraw cash from Empire Poker. The first cash-outs take a longtime but thereafter all processes are quick. Players having high playing status receive cash-outs within six hours through NETeller.

Software (5)

Empire Poker uses IGlobal Media-powered software. Graphics at the site are excellent with regular updates and improvements. Playability is good and consistent despite a huge number of players. Software is fast and allows easy browsing, note taking, and viewing of personal statistics and flop percentages. At times, there is delay in loading of lobby screens.

Tournament (6)

Empire Poker offers many single table tournaments like fixed 7-stud and few multi-table tournaments. Some are sit-n-go multi-table tournaments. Tournaments on offer include NL/PL Hold’em, Single and Multi-table Fixed-limit Hold’em, PL Omaha hi-low, and Fixed Omaha hi-low.

Rake (6)

This site offers a rake of $0.5 on a $5 pot. However, it is different at higher limits with 5% drop max 3$ for above $2-$4. Hence, rake at lower limits is not as attractive as sometimes it is around 10%.

Signup bonus (8)

Sign-up bonus is $100. Other bonuses include referral bonus of $50 for one referral. You can receive a fixed bonus of $25 or a bonus of 20% up to $100. You can also make deposits using any of the bonus codes and receive a 500 Piece Poker Chip Set or three free books. If you make a deposit of more than $125, it is best to take up the 20% bonus. You receive the bonus amounts quickly.

Promotions (8)

Promotions include large weekly $1 Million Sunday tournament with daily qualifiers some as low as $6. You can play at specially marked tables to take part in the joint jackpot with Party Poker.

Security (10)

As Empire Poker shares the user interface with Party Poker, it also enjoys exclusive security at the world’s largest internet poker site. 128-bit encryption ensures maximum security and privacy.