Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker Room has an exceptionally high profile, thanks to its sponsorship of some of the top pros in the online game. What makes this such a brilliant place to play is that the pros play here too, so not only do you get to play against them, you can also watch their games, chat to them, read their articles and learn from them firsthand. There are more than 65 of these pros playing at Full Tilt, and the list reads like a who`s who of the absolute best - among them Phil Ivey, Chris Ferguson, Jennifer Harman, Mike Matusow, Allen Cunningham, John Juanda , Erik Seidel, Gus Hansen and current WSOP champion, Jerry Yang. All these players play their online poker exclusively at Full Tilt Poker.
There are 17 different language versions, and US players are welcome at this poker site. The Full Tilt software, provided by Pocket Kings, is the only poker room software that is compatible with both PC and Mac computers. It plays smoothly, despite huge player numbers and provides a clean interface with just enough animation to keep things interesting, without detracting from the actual game.
Absolute Poker
Absolute Poker continues to forge ahead as one of the most innovative poker brands in the market today. Their software continues to improve and they certainly come up with some of the most interesting tournaments around, like their "Living the Dream" tournaments with a massive $100 million prize pool. Since the fallout in the US, Absolute Poker has cemented its position as a major force, and is now a true, Tier 1 poker room, meaning you will get just about any game at any level around the clock.
7-Card Stud
Absolute Poker offers a variety of poker games, including Limit and No Limit Hold`em, Omaha and 7-Card Stud. Bet limits range from 25c/50c to $15/$30. The site has moderate traffic, with most players playing at the lower limit tables, where play is quite loose. This means that the more experienced player can make some decent money. There are plenty of Freeroll and Buy-in tournaments, with good cash prizes, as well as seats to the World Series of Poker, to be won. There is also a college tuition program allowing students to win the costs of their tuition by playing in dedicated tournaments.
Game play
Game play on the software is slick, and it is generally well-supported by the poker room. Players are able to upload their own icons to represent them at the table, which is a nice personalized touch. A wide range of deposit options is accepted, making it very convenient to fund your poker account.