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Old 08-31-2004, 07:04 PM     Post subject: Where is everyone playing these days? #1 (permalink)  
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Just curious. When I first joined this forum it appeared that most people were playing strictly at Party Poker. It definitely seems to have evolved since then. It appears that alot of people are playing at PokerStars these days. Personally, from my VERY limited experience there playing at the NL ring games they seem a tad too tight and boring for me. I haven't tried their SNGs yet but alot of you seem to rave about them.

My online poker trek has been as follows: I started out playing at Paradise. I then made my way over to Ultimate Bet. Then on to Party Poker/Empire Poker. Followed by a move back to Ultimate Bet. Then back to Party Poker. Then on to The Gaming Club for a brief stint. Back to Party Poker. I then opened up a PokerStars account but haven't played there much because, like I said, I think it's a bit boring in the ring games.

I am currently playing my NL ring games at InterPoker where the games are much looser and to my liking (yes, they seem even looser at times than at Party Poker). I also play all of my SNGs and 2/4 Limit ring games at Paradise Poker.

Where is everyone else playing these days? It seems that the majority of people here do not spend the majority of their time at Party Poker anymore. Or is my perception way off?

Just curious.......
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Old 08-31-2004, 07:27 PM #2 (permalink)  
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 I play at EmpirePoker and PartyPoker most of the time.

I play at PokerStars for SnG's and MTT's, but not the ring game.

I'll be trying 7-stud at PokerStars next.

I went back to UltimateBet for a little bit last week, but switched back to Empire and Party. For whatever reason, Empire and Party is soooo easy for me to make money.

I think I'll be trying either AbsolutePoker or InterPoker next.
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Old 08-31-2004, 07:32 PM #3 (permalink)  
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I am one soul who has never had real money in my Party Poker account. From the tales I hear here, I don't think I'm going to.

I am currently at Poker Stars. I didn't like it at first, but I warmed up to it. I am thinking about making the plunge to Full Tilt, but there are so few people there that I am not 100% about the decision.
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Old 08-31-2004, 07:33 PM #4 (permalink)  
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Can't beat the monthly 100% match up to $90 at InterPoker (at least that is the current bonus program that they have running and they could obviously change it at any time). That is sweet! And, the games have been very easy there at the $100 max buyin $.50/$1 NL tables.
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Old 08-31-2004, 08:15 PM #5 (permalink)  
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I'm on Stars now. I like the tourney tables there. The NL ring games are susposed to be tougher than at party poker. I'm doing ok in the Ring games there definatly holding my own.

Today switched out some of my Stars fuding so that I can ship it over to party poker for the Ring games there. Nothing like a soft ring game, but I don't think I have enough to ship over to make it past the curve, we'll see.
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Old 08-31-2004, 08:24 PM #6 (permalink)  
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mainly Interpoker right now, with some PokerSharks (C) 2004 Fnord and Party mixed in for good measure.
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Old 08-31-2004, 08:46 PM #7 (permalink)  
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I just signed up for interpoker. The first table I saw was $1/$2 Limit HE with a whopping 75% Players/Flop. My jaw dropped when I saw that. Of course, I immediately joined the waitinglist. I was then offered a chance to prop at a 2/4 table. Got $2 before I even saw a hand, then the prop position ended (because a rush of people joined at the same time, I guess), so I picked up and left.

The 100% up $90 doesn't hurt either. I'll have to play it more to get a better feel for it though.
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Old 08-31-2004, 09:36 PM #8 (permalink)  
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Old 08-31-2004, 09:41 PM #9 (permalink)  
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Old 08-31-2004, 11:43 PM #10 (permalink)  
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Old 09-01-2004, 01:06 AM #11 (permalink)  
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Old 09-01-2004, 03:45 AM #12 (permalink)  
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Well mainly Party for the SNG's. I started a Stars account for FTR (You're Welcome.) And like previously stated, The Online Poker tour has taken me just about to every obscure poker room there is. So I'll list my current accounts.

1. Partypoker
2. Pokerstars
3. Absolute Poker
4. Royal Vegas Poker
5.Wild Jack Poker
6.World Poker Exchange
7. Emerald Poker.


Also played at:

Panther Poker
The Platinum Poker Club
Poker World
Jet Set Poker
FullTilt Poker
True Poker
Poker Room
Pacific Poker
Paradise Poker
7 Sultans Poker......etc.


All I can say about those interested in Absolute Poker. Watch out for the flushes and straights hitting ALOT! Pretty decent action. Nice MTT's and SNG's. And the competition is adequate. Slightly better than Party. Even though I'm closing down my account there. It was an alright site to play at. As long as you can handle the beats. (People will call the draws all the time, knowing the chances are very goo to hit at Absolute.)

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Old 09-01-2004, 03:54 AM #13 (permalink)  
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I play at GutShot. Anyone ever heard of that? It's really small and it's mostly international players. They hold a lot of freerolls and daily tournys.

I tried Party Poker last Feb., but I didn't like it too much.
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Old 09-01-2004, 06:36 AM #14 (permalink)  
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 I bounce around between Party, Empire and Paradise.

I have tried Full Tilt and like it. I'll likely be back there soon.
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Old 09-01-2004, 07:13 AM #15 (permalink)  
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I play almost exclusivly at Empire, I'll make a quick stint at Stars / Paradise if they give me a bonus. I've played at UB / PP / *s / PAra / PAcific / Inter / Eurobet and my home Empire
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Old 09-01-2004, 11:05 AM #16 (permalink)  
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SnGs at PokerSharks exclusively now. If I ever want to start playing ring games again I'll put some money into Party Poker again.
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Old 09-01-2004, 04:28 PM #17 (permalink)  
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I mostly play at PokerStars.

I have played at and won (about 50$) at Paradise, but I just don't like their software.

I would try out PartyPoker, but the .50/1.00 is just too steep for me right now. I do play that limit from time to time, but usually prefer .25/.50 games. I also like the fact that I can drop down and play a couple of .05 games if I just want to have fun or am running bad in .25.

Another reason I play at PokerStars - they charge less for their SNG's, which I play a fair amount. Their SNG's are 5.00 + .50, whereas a lot of the other sites are 5 + 1. If you are only a slightly profitable player, like me, this can make a big difference if you play them alot.

The downside - the players at PokerStars really are a lot better than the ones at Paradise.

I have just deposited money into PacificPoker. I absolutely hate their software, it is the worst I have tried yet. On the other hand, they run SNG's for 2.00 and 2.50, which I like. I am still learning, and like the lower limits.

Also, Pacific gives you a 25% bonus AS SOON AS YOU DEPOSIT. There are no raked hand requirements to get the bonus. Sweet.

PokerStars is still my favorite though.
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