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Pacific Poker is operated by Cassava
Enterprises (Gibraltar) Ltd. which also owns and operates 888.com since
1996. There are very juicy limit hold'em games on Pacific
Poker, where the view flop percentage in full ring games often is in the
60-ies and 70-ies. This alone makes the site worth a while for the limit
hold'em player looking for a good hourly win rate.
Pacific Poker is one of my favorite online
poker rooms for a variety of reasons. It's a poker room with a wide range
of betting limits to accommodate low and high-stakes players, a great reputation
for reliability, a top-notch playing experience, and some great technical
features, including a no-download playing option. Here's a summary of some
of Pacific Poker's key benefits:
Range of betting limits:
Pacific Poker offers something for everyone in terms of betting limits. Some
online poker
rooms have minimums starting at $1 tables, which is a bit steep in our minds
for newcomers, or for people who simply don't want to risk a lot when playing.
But Pacific Poker offers tables starting at 5¢, which is a great for
people just learning poker, or for people who are interested in playing for
real money but not interested in breaking their bank. Even though 5¢ is
a fairly low betting limit, you'll find that the action at the 5¢ tables
is far different than the action at the play money tables. There's a big
psychological difference in the way players behave when playing for real
money, so a 5¢ table can be a great way to get a taste for real money
action in a relatively safe way. No online poker room should scare off smaller
betters, and Pacific Poker doesn't. If, however, you are a higher-stakes
player, you'll be perfectly at home at Pacific Poker as well - tables range
up to $20/$40.
Reputation: Pacific Poker is the online
poker offering of 888.com,
one of the web's oldest and largest casinos. We think that Pacific Poker's
position in the Casino-on-Net portfolio affords it an important measure of
additional reliability and security. In addition, in our experience playing
with Pacific Poker, we've found them to be very timely in paying out and
very responsive to any service requests.
Playing experience: The overall playing
experience at Pacific Poker is another notch in its positive column. All
of the information you want as a player is available on the screen, but the
display isn't overwhelming or cluttered. The graphics are sharp and clear,
and Pacific Poker takes a crisp approach to the gaming environment. There
aren't too many bells and whistles, but the playing environment is very easy
to learn and to understand. You'll also find a nice little chat funtion that
allows you to strike up a conversation with other players at the table. In
our experience, the player community at Pacific Poker has been welcoming
and congenial.
The Pacific Poker software was developed in-house by 888.com with the aim to provide players with a real poker room feel. The poker lobby has a clean, organized layout that makes navigation through the ring games and tournaments fast and easy. Ring Games have a tab that displays the player percentage after the Flop, which is the best way to locate where the loose games are. The average hands per hour and average pot size are also displayed.
The poker tables have a very authentic look with simple yet sharp graphics that do not distract attention away from the game. The tables also have advanced action buttons like Check, Fold, Raise and Call which offer a more relaxing gaming experience. The exact size of the bets and pot are always shown so there is no need to guess at the prize pool.
Technical features:
Quick Play No Download Version
Good news for Mac and Linux users – Pacific Poker is compatible with
your system through its no download java version. It is virtually identical
to the downloadable Pacific Poker application and makes playing accessible
from any location. Whether you are traveling abroad or passing time at an internet
café, Pacific Poker’s no download version is available from any
public computer station.
Multi-Hand
Pacific Poker players can play at up to three ring games and two tournaments
simultaneously which increases winning chances and the pace of the gaming action.
Each ring game or tournament that you join will open on the screen in a separate
window and an accompanying button will appear in the lower task bar.
Game History and Replay
Pacific Poker has a very developed Game History application that allows players
to review complete game plays, deposits and cash outs at any time. Players
can watch recorded replays of their ring games and tournaments.
Chat
The chat feature is available at all Ring Game and Tournament tables. While
chatting with other players during a hand can be both informative and entertaining,
Pacific Poker gives their members the option to disable the chat feature or
block messages from specific members.
Player Notes
For those players who find it crucial to track
the behavior of their opponents, Pacific Poker’s got a great note taking
feature. By right clicking on the names of the other players at the table,
you can open the notes window
and track their playing strategies throughout the game.
My Tournaments Arena
The My Tournaments Arena is a quick navigation tool for players that want
to jump straight to a list of their registered and running tournaments. This
is a quick and easy way to check the status of tournaments or return to a game.
Ghost Cards
This feature is truly unique to Pacific Poker. Ghost cards allow you to see
your cards after you have folded from a Ring Game or Tournament so that you
can evaluate your moves. Instead of the dealer collecting your hand when
you fold, your cards will remain on the table for the duration of the game
and only you will be able to see them.
Bankroll view
Pacific Poker is very user-friendly when it comes to money management. In
their Cashier, players can see a breakdown of how much money they have on the
poker tables and how much they have available for play. This is a very important
feature that players can rely on to ensure responsible gambling.
Overall, we don't think you can go wrong
at Pacific Poker. It's a great poker room with all of its bases covered.
If you choose to sign up, best of luck at the tables. | 
