Review of FullTilt Poker

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Deposit Options

There are a number of ways you can deposit money at FullTilt, the most convenient are: Credit/ Debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Switch, Maestro, Diners Club International and Solo), or online payment processors such as Neteller and MoneyBookers. Cash transfers to the site are also available.

Withdrawing options are the same with the further ability to receive your funds through a cheque. FullTilt has made it as easy as possible for punters, especially from the USA, to fund their accounts and enjoy the superb action.

Software

Full Tilt has recently had a facelift and the new lobby is one of the most advanced pieces of software in the industry. Full Tilt's software now incorporates advanced filters which give you the ability to pin point exactly the games you want, a favorites list so you can search and store all your most profitable tables and a variety of customizable widgets to improve your playing experience. The optional widgets allow you to view your account balance in the lobby window, track your Full Tilt Points as you play (FTP Odometer) and even watch instructional videos from the pros in the lobby.

The look of the tables is different from any other in the industry and their blend of cartoon graphics and smooth game play is something that draws many people to the site. Their unique software does mean the action game flow is a little slower than on other sites but with the high quality graphics you will find this doesn't pose too much of a problem.

Type of Games

If you can't find a game on Full Tilt to match you're needs then poker isn't the game for you. Unless you've mistaken blackjack for some obscure variant of poker you'll be more than happy with the array of poker sub-genres offered by the site. Hold'em, Omaha, Stud, Draw and Mixed Games are present in all their flavors and the limits run from the micros ($0.02/$0.04) to the nosebleeds ($500/$1000).

Sit-n-Gos run on a mass scale and start at a very accommodating $1 and run right up the ladder to a $5K buy-in. Player's can chose from 6 or 10 man games that run in either normal or turbo mode. There is also the ability to play speed tournaments where you start with only 300 chips and the blinds at 10/20. These games last a matter of minutes and are great for blowing off some steam after a bad beat. The option to make a deal is also now available for those wanting to stave off variance in the latter stages of a tournament.

The MTT schedule at FullTilt is second only to one other site which means that the lowest to the highest buy-ins are offered on a regular basis. The granddaddy of tournaments is the $750K Sunday tournament and the regular FTOPS festivals which attract the best players the internet has to offer.

Promotions and Bonuses

Because Full Tilt is one of the premier places to play online poker it means they don't need to offer many outlandish incentives to attract players. While their bonus scheme may look slightly worse in comparison to other sites, this isn't to say that they aren't adequate. Regular players can accrue Full Tilt Points (FTPs) to either spend in the shop on anything from a cap to a Mini Cooper, or gain entry into satellite tournaments. Full Tilt also offer another points program: Iron Man. Players can opt into the Iron Man scheme, collect iron medals depending on the level (bronze, silver or gold) they reach. The medals can be used to buy exclusive items from the Iron Man store, cash bonuses and tournament tokens.

The ability to receive rake back is one of the biggest draws for players wanting to play at FullTilt; as is the ability to qualify for major live events via a huge number of satellites.

Customer Support

If there's one area that Full Tilt could improve on it's there customer support. While their team of operators are always accurate, fair and accommodating; they are a little slow on the uptake. The main way to contact them is via email and due to the huge number of players registered at Full Tilt it isn't surprising that the inboxes of the support staff are full on a daily basis. This affects response times which can be annoying, however, the wait generally means that your query is being processed to the fullest and you will receive a complete solution to your enquiry more often than not.

Summary

It's hard to fault a site that has been at the top of the poker tree for so long. Everything from the player pool to the involvement and sponsorship of many poker events places FullTilt head and shoulders above the pack. The site is US friendly and there isn't a time, day or night, which you won't find, not only a game but a juicy game, to suit your poker needs. The software is innovative and unlike any other site and the chance to play with some of the games biggest names, moreover chat with them, is an experience that very few sites can offer. Full Tilt is undoubtedly the market leaders when it comes to cash games with the regular nosebleed games attracting flocks of railbirds on a daily basis. FullTilt poker offers everything a player could want and they are continually leading the way in producing cutting edge software and gaming experience.