Poker Host has been in the industry for quite some time. They began on the old Dobrasoft network, then moved to Microgaming, then to the Cake Network and finally ended up settling onto the Merge Network on March 8th 2010. Of all of these networks, I believe that Merge is the best and a great choice for PokerHost.
Software
PokerHost uses the Merge Gaming software with a few extra features added. The software is very secure and reliable with no real setbacks to speak of. The software features include the ability to show all, only one or none of your hole cards to opponents at the end of the game. The software also includes great features such as the rabbit hunt - where players are able to see the community cards that would have been dealt when every opponent had folded.
Game Variety
PokerHost offers nearly every poker variation available including Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha hi/lo, 2-7 single and triple draw, 5 card draw, Razz, Seven and 5 Card Stud, Badugi and mixed games like H.O.R.S.E. All games are offered in no limit, fixed limit and Pot limit. Unfortunately most of the player traffic is concentrated on low to mid stake NL Texas Holdem though.
Player Traffic
Player traffic is on the rise since there move to the Merge Network. Real money player statistics are showing around 4-5 thousand players at peak hours. As previously said, most of the player traffic is concentrated on low to mid stake NL Texas Holdem though. The level of play at PokerHost is also very low. Many ring game tables are showing a 40% flop percentage making them one of the fishiest U.S. poker rooms around.
Bonuses and Promotions
When you sign up to PokerHost through Poker Freeroll Tips you will receive a 150% deposit match bonus of up to $750, one of the highest in the industry. Existing players will also get to receive reload bonuses with great value throughout the year. PokerHost also offers many other promotions including a Royal Flush Bonus, Bad Beat Jackpots and a great V.I.P program.
Deposit and withdrawals
Mastercard, Visa, Firepay,Neteller, Internet Cash Card (ICC), Money Transfer, Instacash, Nexum Financial, ACHNow, Check / Cheque
Online Support
PokerHost offers an excellent knowledge base with regard to any questions you may have, and also 24/7 e-mail, telephone and live chat support, all of which is fast at responding and very knowledgeable. PokerHost is one of the only poker rooms that offers telephone support, making them one of the best in the industry.
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