Full Tilt Poker has a comprehensive choice of games, as expected of a major online network. Hold'em, Omaha, Stud and Razz are all well represented. The real carrot comes in the choice of mixed games - ranging from H.O.R.S.E and H.A. (Omaha hi / Hold'em) to the new 7-game.
Tournaments are where Full Tilt Poker really excels. If you are a budding live player looking to make the breakthrough, then chance your luck at Full Tilt - there are regular satellites to televised shows such as Poker After Dark, the NBC Heads up Championship, and 'Face the Ace'. The FTOP's boast monster prize pools, and a couple of victories could well earn you Full Tilt 'pro' status. Other prestigious tournaments include the Sunday Brawl, Sunday $750k and $200k Double Deuce. 180 player and 'Matrix' Sit n Goes at a wide range of buy-ins also run around the clock.
Full Tilt Poker has as many as 8,700 players at cash games during peak hours, providing some of the best poker traffic online for ring games. Hold’em and Omaha games are running around the clock, and with the new 7-game available at low stakes ($0.10/$20), there's a great opportunity for beginners to get to grips with mixed games.
If Full Tilt Poker has a major drawback, it is the competition. Championed by the pros, a lot of skilled online players gravitate to Full Tilt because of its reputation, significant action at higher stakes, and prestigious tournaments such as the FTOP's. There is still a fair share of fish at low stakes, but your average $1/$2 game is probably harder than anywhere else on the net.
Having said this, Full Tilt Poker is a great place to hone your skills, and if you can beat the games here, it really bodes well for your online poker career. If you have aspirations of making it to 'the big time', then Full Tilt Poker is an ideal home. But if you are looking to grind mid-stakes for a more generous income, it could be worth playing at a less populated, fishier site as well.
Full Tilt Poker’s rake comes in just over industry standard. The 5% is standard, but the frequency at which the rake is taken is higher than normal, so player end up paying more. There is a No flop No drop policy, which means if a pot is taken pre flop there is no rake. Max rake at top levels is $3.
The more you rake, the more Full Tilt Poker points you accumulate. These can be used in the Full Tilt Poker shop, where you can acquire a range of unique FT merchandise such as baseball caps and sweaters, or for entry into satellite tournaments.
Full Tilt Poker support hours are 24/7, and the Full Tilt Poker support email is
support@fulltiltpoker.com. A lack of phone or chat support is made up for by quick and accurate email responses.
All data is securely encrypted at Full Tilt Poker. Full Tilt Poker is one of the most reputable sites on the web - after all, it is where the pros play.
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