Full Tilt Poker
Since its launch in 2004, Full Tilt Poker has become one of the foremost market leaders in online poker gaming. This US player friendly site, currently ranks as the second largest online poker room (surpassed only by Poker Stars), with a huge player base that continues to grow daily.
Promising players the opportunity to “Learn, Chat and Play with the Pros,” the site is backed by endorsements from heavy weight poker pros including Chris Ferguson, Allen Cunningham, Howard Lederer, Jennifer Harman, Phil Ivey and Andy Bloch. Members of the superstar “Full Tilt Team” and other easily identifiable “red” pros can be found regularly playing and chatting with players of all levels on the site.
Players will find no shortage in the variety of games and tournaments at any limit at Full Tilt Poker. In addition to the standard Holdem, Omaha, Omaha HiLo, Seven Card Stud and Seven Card Stud Hi Lo, the site also offers Razz, Five Card Draw poker, and mixed games like H.O.R.S.E. and H.O.S.E., which are combinations of Holdem, Omaha Hi-Lo, 7-Card Stud, 7-Card Stud Hi-Lo and Razz.
With all of the poker offerings available in both cash games and tournaments, Full Tilt features one of the most extensive game offerings to be found at any online poker room. And given the amount of traffic the site gets, there’s a good chance that even the less popular games will have a decent amount of players.
Full Tilt Poker’s game client has some rather unique elements and innovative functions, including a customizable lobby, table views, backgrounds, personal avatars, and more. Available for both PC and Mac platforms, the software features excellent graphics that run smoothly and efficiently. Some users may find the avatars and graphics a little too cartoonish, but is for the most part a nice attempt at being a little different from the rest of the poker pack.
For beginner players and those looking to improve their existing game, there is the Full Tilt Poker Academy. Players have the unique opportunity to “Learn, Chat & Play” with some of the best players in the industry. Featuring videos, live podcasts, interactive Sit-N-Learn sessions and Pro-challenges the Full Tilt Poker Academy is one of the most comprehensive online poker schools, and it’s absolutely FREE!
In short, if you’re looking for a poker room with lots of tables and game variety, big pots, and plenty of opportunity to rub shoulders with the pros, Full Tilt is the place to be. With up to 70,000 tournament and 10,500 cash game players (April 2009) hitting up the site at peak hours, you’re almost guaranteed to never find yourself short on competition!
