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Current Signup Code - none required
100% bonus up to $500. You can receive up to $500 in free online poker money from your first 90 days of poker play. Your free
money will be automatically released at a rate of $5.00 per 5000 Sun Points earned. These "Sun Points" will not be deducted from
your VIP Poker Club point total, of which you are automatically a member. You can see your pending bonus balance and your Sun
Points earned in the my account tab of the Sun Poker software lobby (more information about Sun Points can be found below).
There is also a $1000 Depositors Freeroll for players during the month you make your first deposit.
Software -
good
Good and generally glitch free. Some of the sounds feel quite old-style now but i don't consider this a necessarily bad thing.
Cool extra options such as player notes and the possibility of seeing what you've folded whilst
the hand is still in play. An excellent hand history display too with very nice and easy to understand graphic display.
Playability -
very good
Simple and intuitive with options clearly marked and easy to use. There are few bells and whistles to distract you from the game and
easy on the ear sound alerts which can be turned on or off. Tables can be resized to full screen and there is also a "mini tiled table"
option for multi-tablers. The lobby is well set out and problem free.
Traffic -
very good
The software and player base belong to the Ipoker Network which means it is part of one of the biggest player bases available to
the Non US Friendly sites. Plenty of tournament options including some fine guaranteed events and plenty of Sit 'n' Go types (see more
below) to keep you entertained. There are usually playable cash tables of various type and limits at most hours.
Support -
good
Usually fast and reliable. Great options with 24/7 telephone support as well as live online and email support. Cashing out is
rarely a problem with most deposit and withdrawal options available.
Summary -
good
Sun Poker is one of the leading and best poker rooms in the Ipoker Network. Whilst not accepting US players, the Ipoker network have
still been successful in holding on to it's strong player base using regular promotions and online qualifying events, a great range
of guaranteed and re-buy tournaments to suit all limits and a continuous flow of players at the cash tables. The "Jackpot Sit 'n' Go's"
have always been one of my favourite promotions with a fast turnover and excellent rewards. The Jackpot games have been listed a bit
further down in this review.
Extra Information :
"Sun Points" are earned by participating in cash games, SnGs and tournaments. Your earning rate increases at each VIP Level and
points will also increase with the more rake taken from a pot. The chart below shows VIP levels and their earning power :
The house generally commissions between 0% and 5% of each total pot. There is no rake if the hand ended before the "flop" cards
were dealt. The amount of rake changes depending on the game limit. For exapmle :
Limit - $0.02/$0.04 - $0.25/$0.50
2-10 players generate $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot (max rake $1.00)
Limit - $0.50/$1 to $1/$2
2-10 players generate $0.05 for each $1 in the Pot (max rake $1.00)
Pot limit and No Limit - $0.25/$0.50
2 players generate $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot (max rake $1.00)
3-4 players generate $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot (max rake $2.00)
5-10 players generate $0.01 for each $0.20 in the Pot (max rake $3.00)
Pot limit and No Limit - $25/$50 and up
2-3 players generate $1 for each $50 in the Pot (max rake $2.00)
4-10 players generate $1 for each $50 in the Pot (max rake $5.00)
Special Jackpot Sit 'n' Go's :
The iPoker Network feature 4 excellent Sit 'n' Go tournaments with accumulated prizes for consitant high finishes. Here's a
basic run down of how they work and what you can win.
Fort Knox Jackpot Sit 'n' Go
 Finish 1st in six consecutive STTs and win $50,000 plus the progressive amount.
Finish 1st or 2nd in 6 consecutive tournaments and win $750.
Buy-in: $50+$9
Jackpot increases by $10,000 each week until won.
Rio Jackpot Sit 'n' Go
Finish 1st in six consecutive STTs and win $25,000 plus the progressive amount.
Finish 1st or 2nd in 6 consecutive tournaments and win $300.
Buy-in: $20+$3.50
Jackpot increases by $10,000 each week until won.
Maui Jackpot Sit 'n' Go
Finish 1st in five consecutive STTs and win $15,000 plus the progressive amount.
Finish 1st or 2nd in 5 consecutive tournaments and win $200.
Buy-in: $5+$1
Jackpot increases by $3,500 each week until won.
Dirty Dozen Jackpot Sit 'n' Go
Finish 1st in four consecutive STTs and win $2,000.
Buy-in: $2+$0.40
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