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    Timmay
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    What's a good poker site?

    I've been with Bovada for some time.

    Would like to try another site out for fun.

    I was thinking one with rakeback. I'm used to Bovada being anonymous that I lack knowing about poker software and think I'll probably be in a big disadvantage.



    Soooo.... If I were to try a site... What site do you think?
    Also what's the best software?


    What I'm mainly interested is any really really really good promotions for new players.
    I kind of want to bonus whore a couple sites with some promos.

    I heard back in the day they gave a lot away, but let me know if you guys know of any.

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    If you're American carbon is solid and pays fast

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    Bonus whoring is gone for American players. And I, and many others, would disagree that carbon pays fast. Waiting on a grand for months from them and have gotten every excuse. Ever since the Lock fiasco and now my problems with carbon I'm not depositing on any new sites. Especially one that's advertising a big bonus for new players.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SharpAngles View Post
    Bonus whoring is gone for American players. And I, and many others, would disagree that carbon pays fast. Waiting on a grand for months from them and have gotten every excuse. Ever since the Lock fiasco and now my problems with carbon I'm not depositing on any new sites. Especially one that's advertising a big bonus for new players.

    So where would you go?

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    Seems like Carbon doesn't have rakeback.

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    bodog still the best place imo, at least you can get your money!
    I play at bet dsi some tournaments, and there,also, never had a problem cashing out.
    5 dimes is another good place as many here play, and , commented in the past, that they have no issues cashing out. I think that they may have a rake back program as well.
    good luck

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinmiedo View Post
    bodog still the best place imo, at least you can get your money!
    I play at bet dsi some tournaments, and there,also, never had a problem cashing out.
    5 dimes is another good place as many here play, and , commented in the past, that they have no issues cashing out. I think that they may have a rake back program as well.
    good luck
    Does 5Dimes get a fair enough amount of traffic in their poker room?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    So where would you go?
    The old B is really the only place worth my time right now, and who knows how long they can keep skirting the DOjokers. Last time I deposited there my bank said I bought balloons and that's the same crap that full tilt started right before the end. Online poker is almost dead in the US at this moment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    Does 5Dimes get a fair enough amount of traffic in their poker room?
    i only focus in torunaments or sng at the moment. i m avoiding collusion at the cash tables and specially plo.

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    Bovada is a machine.

    look at winning poker network. I've been hearing several ads for Americas card room on Sirius. That should be helping traffic

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    Americas cards room, 5 dimes, betdsi,etc. are all in the same network, the traffic is better now that what use to be , but not as close to traffic Bodog/bovada, have,

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinmiedo View Post
    i only focus in torunaments or sng at the moment. i m avoiding collusion at the cash tables and specially plo.

    Do they have some good trnys?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinmiedo View Post
    Americas cards room, 5 dimes, betdsi,etc. are all in the same network, the traffic is better now that what use to be , but not as close to traffic Bodog/bovada, have,
    When you mean same network, does that mean all the players play together or is it just owned by the same management?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    Do they have some good trnys?
    as soft as sbr

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    When you mean same network, does that mean all the players play together or is it just owned by the same management?
    http://www.winningpokernetwork.com/partners/

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinmiedo View Post
    as soft as sbr
    Main reason SBR tourneys are "soft" is due to the structure. I'd say the field has adapted well to the 30-40 player mtt turbo sng and it's their strongest game by far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by daneblazer View Post
    Main reason SBR tourneys are "soft" is due to the structure. I'd say the field has adapted well to the 30-40 player mtt turbo sng and it's their strongest game by far.
    I tell you what's "soft" related to SBR poker..... I am..... getting sucked out on daily to lose makes ME soft! As opposed to my usual raging hardon I'm sportin, SBR gives me an unflattering softon!

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    How about Nevada poker sites? worth a shot

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinmiedo View Post
    So does that mean all the player pools in each poker room are all together in the same games?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SharpAngles View Post
    Bonus whoring is gone for American players. And I, and many others, would disagree that carbon pays fast. Waiting on a grand for months from them and have gotten every excuse. Ever since the Lock fiasco and now my problems with carbon I'm not depositing on any new sites. Especially one that's advertising a big bonus for new players.
    Ok well I've got several payouts and live in the worst state for poker in the country(Washington) where even most gambling sites have as well...I think maybe I am lucky and unlucky at the same time because most states they'll send you a check which probably takes a while. My only options are ** or ** because I can't go use checks. I got my ** in 3 days for 500

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    Quote Originally Posted by Auto Donk View Post
    I tell you what's "soft" related to SBR poker..... I am..... getting sucked out on daily to lose makes ME soft! As opposed to my usual raging hardon I'm sportin, SBR gives me an unflattering softon!
    I always have the shutdown button on my computer already ready to be clicked on any gutter, open ended or flush draw..

    Needless to say 98/100 times on the yahoo NRNG I didn't need to wait...it's hilarious how bad the "randomness" is

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    Quote Originally Posted by daneblazer View Post
    Main reason SBR tourneys are "soft" is due to the structure. I'd say the field has adapted well to the 30-40 player mtt turbo sng and it's their strongest game by far.
    This has to be a level

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    Quote Originally Posted by SharpAngles View Post
    This has to be a level
    You don't think the huge overlays along with a structure where a 1/3 of the field cashes makes it easier to win?

    If 30-40 player turbo MTT isn't SBR's best game, what is? It sure isn't cash
    Last edited by daneblazer; 10-27-14 at 02:45 PM.

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    Anyone know if the WPN shares all the players in all their skins or if each one has a separate pool?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    Anyone know if the WPN shares all the players in all their skins or if each one has a separate pool?
    it doesn't matter. either way its rigged to pretty much anally rape you with no lube, and take your money in the process.... who cares which pool, or combined pool, of bots, plants, insider's, employeees, etc you lose to?

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    Hog Wild is a great legal free site joining through ppadotorg

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    Quote Originally Posted by daneblazer View Post
    You don't think the huge overlays along with a structure where a 1/3 of the field cashes makes it easier to win?

    If 30-40 player turbo MTT isn't SBR's best game, what is? It sure isn't cash
    I thought you were implying the strength of the field here but I see what you're saying now.

    You could maybe fill one table out of the player pool here that even understands how to adjust to this structure at SBR. Most "adjust" by pushing and praying or calling off light and gambling in horrible spots.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Auto Donk View Post
    it doesn't matter. either way its rigged to pretty much anally rape you with no lube, and take your money in the process.... who cares which pool, or combined pool, of bots, plants, insider's, employeees, etc you lose to?

    It's really hard to be a winning player, but you think it's rigged?
    You think all sites are rigged?

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    Anyone know the biggest player pool online?

    One was saying Bovada.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    Anyone know the biggest player pool online?

    One was saying Bovada.
    Looks like it is Pokerstars. http://www.pokerscout.com/

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeerDog99 View Post
    Looks like it is Pokerstars. http://www.pokerscout.com/

    U.S..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    U.S..
    Bovada and I don't think it's close

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeerDog99 View Post
    Looks like it is Pokerstars. http://www.pokerscout.com/
    Actually...it's zynga

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    Quote Originally Posted by daneblazer View Post
    Actually...it's zynga
    It probably is Zynga.

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    Thanks guys

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