on Apr 12th, 2010Poker – The New Revolution?
Poker is an interesting game. Or is it a sport?
Depends who you ask. In Lithuania, just days ago, poker was ruled an official sport. The legal systems in many states across the US have argued – successfully – that poker doesn’t fall into the category of gambling since, they argue, it doesn’t strictly fit under the gambling definition of games of chance, not of skill.
It’s exactly this unique individuality that draws players to poker, like moths to a flame. Ooo eee ooo, I’m a banal obvious sort of idiot, aren’t I? It’s its own thing, and for all of its many variations, manages to not resemble any other type of casino or card game in existence.
Online, you can find plenty of online poker rooms to keep you occupied. Below, we review some of the better ones.
POKER STARS
Poker Stars is the online poker industry’s top dog, and for good reason. Host to a legion of power poker tournaments including the ubiquitous World Championship of Online Poker series (WCOOP) and the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP), not to mention EPT, LAPT, and APPT. New members can receive up to $600 as a welcome bonus.
DOYLES ROOM
Run by the legendary Doyle Brunson, who’s credited with introducing Texas hold’em to the masses, Doyles Room also offers new members up to $600 as a welcome bonus. This spot offers several satellites throughout the year to major poker destinations, and as expected has some of the most exciting Texas hold’em tourneys on the internet.
CAKE POKER
Cake Poker is entertaining, and not just because it’s a great place to get your poker mojo on. The website is irreverence in the best sense of the word. Equal parts fun and spirited, it strays from the tired old humdrum of most traditional online poker rooms, and gleefully steps to the beat of its own drummer. And we all the better for it. Cake Poker gives its dutiful new members up to $600 as a welcome bonus upon initial deposit.