Poker Host

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Website:	www.pokerhost.com
Software:	7.9 MB
Bonus:	$750
Match:	150%
Bonus Code:	RP2000
US Players:	Accepting all US Players
Email:
Telephone:	1-866-765-3711
Play Poker:	Poker Host Download

Poker Host Review

Poker Host Review

Overview

Poker Host is one of the longest-standing online poker rooms on the Internet, having begun life as an independent card-room before joining the Prima Poker Network in 2007, and it was there that the site called home before joining the highly-rated Merge Gaming Network in early 2010. Since joining the Merge Gaming Network PokerHost.com has seen their traffic jump from hundreds of players to thousands and in the aftermath of Black Friday is now part of the largest US-friendly online poker network in the world.

Software

By switching to the Merge Gaming Network, Poker Host is now utilizing one of the most innovative and player-friendly software platforms in the online poker industry. At Poker Host you’ll have access to all of the typical features you’ve come to expect from a quality online poker site including hand histories, hand re-players, note-taking features, resizable tables, choose your seat options and more. 

You’ll also find a ton of cool features that are exclusive to Poker Host or only available at a very limited number of sites such as the capability to run a board twice in certain games, a Rabbit-Hunting feature, and the option to show zero, one, or both of your hole-cards in uncalled pots.

The only negative I have found with Merge Gaming’s software is a slight amount of “lag” when you are playing at more than four tables –which could be overcome by improving your computer’s processor (something I should probably do). The lag I experienced was more of a nuisance than a problem; never causing me to disconnect, timeout, or miss an action.

Games Offered and Tournaments

Poker Host offers a wide variety of poker variants to choose from, and as a Top 10 ranked poker network/site there is never any shortage of traffic, even if you participate in the less popular games like Draw, Badugi and Omaha. Here is a look at all of the games available at PokerHost.com:

Community Card Poker Games

• Texas Hold Em
• Omaha
• Omaha Hi/lo

Stud Poker Games

• 7 Card Stud
• 7 Card Stud Hi/lo
• Razz

Draw Poker Games

• 5 Card Stud
• 5 Card Draw
• Ace To 5 Lowball
• Deuce To 7 Lowball
• Badugi

At Poker Host you’ll also find mixed games like HORSE, HOSE, SHOE, HA (NLHE and PLO), HAR (Holdem, Omaha High, and Razz), and many, many, more.

Poker Host’s tournament schedule is one of the most expansive in the online poker market, with multi-table tournaments every few minutes or so. The MTT’s at Poker Host come in all shapes and sizes with buy-ins ranging from a mere $1 up to the big Sunday guarantees that boast buy-ins of $200+.

Poker Host also offers a wide variety of Sit & Go’s, including bounty tournaments, double or nothing, multi-table, short-handed, turbos, super-turbos and more.

Competition

As one of the few online poker rooms still accepting US players at the moment the higher-mid-stakes and high-stakes games at Poker Host have gotten a bit tougher in recent months –as a number of displaced US online poker grinders have made the move to the Merge Gaming Network. However, the low-stakes is still extremely loose, and with a bit of good game selection you can still find some highly profitable mid-stakes games as well.

Bonus Details

When you first sign-up at Poker Host you’ll be eligible for one of the best online poker bonuses  of any Merge Gaming Network, in fact it’s one of the best online poker bonuses you’ll find anywhere. Right now you’ll receive a massive 150% match bonus on your first deposit at Poker Host up to a maximum of $750.

This bonus is only guaranteed by using the promo code we have provided on this page.

Loyalty Program

Poker Host uses a very basic Loyalty Points system (one of the few areas the site could improve upon). The basic rundown of the loyalty program offered at Poker Host is that for every $1 in rake or tournament fees you generate, you will receive 10 VIP Points, which can then be redeemed in the Poker Host Loyalty Points Store.

The store offers a wide selection of items, including what should be every player’s first choice, cash-back cards. You’ll also find everything from electronics to Poker Host gear, as well as watches, DVD’s, Books, video games and more.

Customer Support

Poker Host offers around the clock access to their support team, and even has a “Live Chat” option which allows you to solve whatever problem has arisen as quickly, and easily as possible. By far Poker Host has one of the best support teams in online poker.

Deposit and Withdrawal Options

Poker Host accepts the following payment methods (Make sure to check to see what options are available based on your locale, as not all options will be available in all regions):