Hits
- Loose competition
- Short-handed tables
- Table stats displayed in lobby
- Good freeroll tournaments
VIP Poker Review
6.64 / 10
VIP poker will not be allowing US players from the following 11 states: Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana, Oregon, Wisconsin, Washington, Indiana, Nevada, New York, New Jersey and South Dakota VIP Poker runs on Microgaming software on the Microgaming network (previously the Prima network). The Microgaming network boasts high...
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Info
- Name VIP Poker
- Website www.vippoker.com
- Established 2004
- Country Curacao
- Auditor n/a
- Software Planet Poker
- Size 18.2 MB
- Email support@vippoker.com
- Telephone 1-866-223-6017
Download & Play Now (18.2 MB)
Score
6.64/10
- Total weighted score 6.64
- Software & Graphics 7
- Ring Game Traffic 6
- Tournament traffic 7
- Game variety 7
- Rake 5
- Soft competition 6
- Sign up bonus 8
- Loyalty bonus 6
- Promotions 7
- Support 8
- Financial security 10
- Deposit & withdrawal options 6
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Bonus Info
- Sign-up bonus in $ $202
- Deposit bonus in % 100%
- Referral bonus per friend $25
- Clearing Requirement
1000 player points/$10 - Bonus expiration time
90 days
Game Volume
7.0/10
- Game Peak hours
- Cash game 3,500
- No-Limit Texas Holdem 2,200
- Limit Texas Holdem 1,300
- Omaha Hi/Lo 90
- Omaha High 160
- 7-Card Stud High 100
- 7-Card Stud Hi/Lo 0
- All other cash games 235
- Tournaments 16,000
Special Features
- $100,000 Weekly guaranteed tournament - Sundays
- $101 Sign Up Bonus
- Comprehensive table stats in lobby
- Turbo tables available
- Clear overview of the entire betting sequence (right-hand action table)
- Quick Start function to quickly find an open seat
Special Bonus Details
Bonus Code
N/A
Download & Play Now (18.2 MB)
Support Quality
8.0/10
- 24/7 Support Yes
- Website FAQ Yes
- Support features Email, Phone, Chat
- Email confirmation No
- Speed Fast
- Knowledge Ok
- Friendliness 65%
- NETeller payout time 24-48 hours
- Withdrawal smoothness 65%
Hits
- Loose competition
- Short-handed tables
- Table stats displayed in lobby
- Good freeroll tournaments
Misses
- Traffic low during evening in North America as largely European players
Summary (6.64)
VIP poker will not be allowing US players from the following 11 states: Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana, Oregon, Wisconsin, Washington, Indiana, Nevada, New York, New Jersey and South Dakota
VIP Poker runs on Microgaming software on the Microgaming network (previously the Prima network). The Microgaming network boasts high traffic, wide game variety and extensive range of table limits. The software provides very useful stats as well as three different table sizes: large, normal and mini-view.
The large number of short-handed tables and turbo tables create loose and juicy games as well as quick playability sometimes with greater than 120 hands played per hour. Although there are always details that can be improved, the software has proven to be very functional, fast and reliable. VIP Poker runs plenty of promotions and sports a nice bad-beat jackpot that pays out when four of a kind eights or better is beaten in a cash game.
Real money player statistics, 2,500-3,500 ring-game players at peak hours, and 12,000-16,000 tournament players at peak hours.
Ring Game Traffic (6)
Ring game traffic on average ranges between 2,500-3,500 real money players spread out between tables of limits as high as $100-$200 and as low as $0.02-$0.05. The traffic is quite well spread out over all types of games (compared to many other rooms where traffic is concentrated to Hold'em only).
Game variety (7)
The game variety is very good with all standard games offered in No-Limit, Pot-Limit, and Fixed-Limit. The games offered include Hold'em, Omaha Hi, Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven-Card Stud, Five-Card Draw and Five-Card Stud. The site also offers turbo tables for the quick acting players. Many short-handed and heads-up tables are also available and, when played in conjunction with the turbo tables, create some of the loosest games around.
Soft competition (6)
VIP Poker has decently loose competition, with an average pre-flop percentage between 45% and 60% at the full tables. The relatively loose tables make for a great place for beginners to start playing and for the more advanced player to make consistent revenues.
Loyalty bonus (6)
Earn "VIP points" (this program is separated from the bonus program meaning VIP points does not apply to the rollover of bonus $ to cash) and exchange them for cash, gifts and prizes, sweepstakes entries, and merchandise. The items can be reviewed at their "viprewards"-page. 60 VIP points are awarded for every $1 you contribute to the rake.
Support (8)
VIP.com can be contacted via telephone, email, or live chat. The support staff is well trained to help with the poker site as well as the sports book and casino.
24/7 support: Yes
Website FAQ: Yes
Support Features: Email, phone, Live Chat
Email confirmation/receipt: No
Speed: Medium
Knowledge: OK
Avg. NETeller pay out time: 12-24 hrs
Withdrawal smoothness: 85%
Deposit & withdrawal options (6)
Deposit options: Instant Bank Transfer, Credit Card, NETeller, MoneyBookers, Firepay, Swift Pay, Express Money Transfer, On Demand Funds, FedEx Draft, Mail Draft, Wire Transfer.
Withdrawal options: NETeller, Regular mail, Bank transfer, Firepay, Express Money Transfer, MoneyBookers, and FedEx Draft.
Software & Graphics (7)
VIP Poker's software is a customized shared-network version on the Microgaming network developed by Microgaming. The table options are extensive including three different table sizes, table markers and colored borders that alert the player to his opponent's actions. The software supports eight tables of simultaneous play, and if used in conjunction with the mini-table size option, five tables can be viewed at the same time.
Your personal stats can be viewed at any table displaying analysis of your play to date including your personal viewed flop percentage, when you fold, and how often you check, bet, fold, call, raise, and re-raise. In the lobby, stats on a table's average pot size, players per flop, and the hands played per hour are available. The software runs smoothly while supporting well over 10,000 players. The software is updated frequently to ensure safety and reliability.
Tournament traffic (7)
VIP Poker has tournament traffic upwards of 12,000-16,000 real-money players at peak hours. Tournaments of all sizes and game varieties are offered every day with minimum guaranteed prize pool tourneys, regardless of how many players sign up.
Rake (5)
The rake is between 0% and 5% of the pot size up to a maximum of $3 depending upon the game bet limit.
Sign up bonus (8)
Minimum deposit $25.
Raked hands must be played on table limits $1/2 or above.
Promotions (7)
$500 Sports Freeroll Wager on your favorite sports and get entered into a $500 poker freeroll tournament held every Sunday.
Bad Beat Jackpot Four of a Kind, 8's or better, is beaten? No problem! The Bad Beat Jackpot kicks-in for a Bad Beat payout.
$100,000 Weekly guaranteed tournament - Sundays 2:30pm EST every Sunday participate in our $100,000 guaranteed tournament; entry fee is $50 $5 (daily $10 $1 satellites are available).
Magic Hands Get dealt the Magic Hand and win a prize instantly - players at your table will also win.
Refer a Friend For each one of your friends that signs-up and deposits at VIP.com Poker, you and your friend will each receive $25 cash!
Financial security (10)
This is a relatively new site and should prove to be financially secure with links to a sportsbook and online casino established in 1996
