Red Kings Poker Review

RedKings Poker is fairly new to the online poker community, launched in 2006. As part of the OnGame Network, they have a already established a high player base. RedKings provides not just poker, but a separate section for Casino Games as well. Members need only one account to access poker and casino games. The software is very stable and fast, with sleek graphics. Players may also choose the no-download flash version, not quite as graphically crisp as the downloadable version, but just as easily playable. Mac users will especially appreciate the flash version as it is automatically compatible (no add-on downloads required). Good game variety, consistent tournaments, regular promotions and an enticing sign-up bonus complete the overall package.

Red Kings Poker Key Points,
3 Bonuses to choose from 100% to $250, $500 or $1000
Part of OnGame netword so around 30,000 players at peak times.
Nice software with choice to play casino games from one account.
Does not accept players from the USA

RedKings Poker offers 3 separate sign-up bonuses, depending on a new member's expected level of play. These include Hearts250 ($250 bonus), Diamonds500 ($500 bonus) and Kings1000 ($1,000 high-roller bonus). In addition to the sign-up bonus (details below), new players receive an invite to a $100 Shuffle-Up Freeroll, held each Wednesday and Friday. Earn 500 player points to be invited to the monthly $500 Shuffle-Up Freeroll.

Hearts250: Enter Bonus Code "hearts250" and make your first deposit, earn a 100% matching bonus up to $250. Collect 7 player points for every $1 of the bonus to release the full amount. (Example: $100 bonus = 700 points; $250 bonus = 1,750 points). Players have 30 days to complete point accumulation.

Diamnods500: For poker enthusiasts who play often, enter Bonus Code "diamonds500", make a first deposit and earn a 100% matching bonus up to $500. Collect 8 player points for every $1 of the bonus to release the full amount. (Example: $200 bonus = 1,600 points; $500 bonus = 4,000 points). Players have 45 days to complete point accumulation.

Kings1000: For high roller poker players, enter Bonus Code "kings1000", make a first deposit and earn 100% matching bonus up to $1,000. Collect 12 player points for every $1 of the bonus to release the full amount. (Example: $500 bonus = 6,000 points; $1,000 bonus= 12,000 points). Players have 60 days to complete point accumulation.

Loyal players are rewarded with Player Points at RedKings Poker. Player points can be used to release bonuses and to qualify for special tournaments and freerolls. According to the web site, players will soon be able to buy tournament tickets and other bonuses with their points as well. Points are earned by playing games for real money in the casino or poker room. 0.1 point is awarded for every $0.10 raked. Tournaments award 5 points for every $1 paid in fees. Most casino games also award points, .03 to .05 per $1 wagered, depending on the game. Reload Bonuses are also offered to loyal players, with information on current reload bonus promotions delivered by email. Bonuses are generally anywhere from 50%/$500 up to 300%/$600, depending on your loyalty status.

Players find a good variety of games at RedKings Poker. Texas Hold'Em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo and Five Card Draw are currently available in Fixed Limit, No Limit and Pot Limit varieties. Heads-up, short-handed and full-table action can be found. The lowest stakes start at $0.10/$0.20 ranging as high as $1,000/$2,000 in Fixed Limit, $50/$100 in No Limit.

With both Poker and Casino games available, players can easily switch from one venue to the other, keeping the traffic high and the competition loose. Decent traffic can be found at all hours, with real-money peak hour traffic averaging 6,800 in ring games, 30,000 in tournaments. Ring games are somewhat concentrated on Hold'Em, but Omaha and Stud are picking up pace. Juicy competition is easily found in lower staked Hold'Em, averaging 40%-50% viewed-flop percentage, however the $5/$10 range often reveals a 30%-40% viewed-flop; not bad for those kind of stakes. High-rollers won't find loose play in the high stakes games, commonly frequented by some of Europe's most skilled pros.

Tournaments can be found in abundance with buy-ins starting as low as $1 with only a few scaling up into the $100+ range. The most common buy-ins are between $5 and $30. Well populated, RedKings Poker tournaments tend to present fast paced, moderate competition, with highly aggressive action found at the latter stages, especially in large prize tournaments. Guaranteed Tournaments of $5k, $10k and $18k can be found throughout the week with $20k and $40k guaranteed every Saturday, $75k every Sunday. Qualifiers to larger events, like WSOP and WPT, are presented frequently.

Part of the OnGame Network, RedKings Poker software utilizes a shared player base and is available in download and no-download versions. The no download version does not quite compare graphically to the sleek design of the downloaded software, but is just as functional and reliable, not to mention handy for Mac users, requiring no additional add-ons for compatibility. The software is stable and quick, especially noted for it's excellent graphical design and pleasant appearance. Players may take notes on their opposition during play, while the lobby provides all the necessary statistical data, including average pot size, viewed-flop percentage, hands per hour and players stack size. Hand history is well above average, providing downloadable versions and in-game stats for cash games and tournaments. The well designed multi-table feature allows for up to 4 simultaneous games, and for those with decently capable computer systems, provides smooth, uninterrupted gameplay. There is however no mini-view function available. RedKings Poker also offers a Mobile Poker application, allow players to participate in the same games for real money on the cell phone or PDA.

Lots of enticing promotions are presented by RedKings Poker, especially those that involve - you guessed it - Red Kings! Any player who is dealt pocket red kings in a cash game is awarded a $10 bonus. If that player is beaten in the showdown, and has at least 500 player points, he will be awarded a $50 bonus. RedKings does not yet offer a Refer-A-Friend bonus, but according to the web site, players will soon be able to cash in on $50 per friend referred, with each friend receiving $25 as well. First-time depositors are automatically entered into a $100 Freeroll, occurring twice a week. The King of the Hill and Lucky Dollar promo's give players the chance to enter $1,200 and $2,500 tournaments, respectively, every Saturday for only $1 each.

RedKings Poker offers a good assortment of deposit and withdraw methods, though the available cash out options will vary depending on the method a player deposited. All cash outs will automatically be delivered in the same manner as deposited until an equal amount to the deposit has been cashed out, at which point the player may cash out in any method geographically available. NETeller, WebMoney and FirePay are the fastest withdraw options. RedKings Poker does not charge any fees for withdraws.

Deposit Methods: Visa, MasterCard, NETeller, InstaCash, WebMoney, FirePay, MoneyBookers, Click2Pay and Western Union.

Withdraw Methods: NETeller, FirePay, Clicck2Pay, WebMoney, MoneyBookers, Check by Mail ($25 minimum) and Check by Courier (UPS or FedEx, $55 minimum).

Customer Service may be obtained 24/7 via e-mail or telephone support. The staff is fast, friendly and knowledgeable. Only one phone number is provided, but 3 email addresses are available for technical support, promotional information and general comments/suggestions. The RedKings Poker web site offers a thorough FAQ page to answer all commonly asked questions, though the navigation can be a bit painstaking at times.