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Site Name Detailed Review Summary  
Hollywood Poker Click here for a full review of the site  The OnGame network of poker sites does not accept US players.

Hollywood Poker is a skin of PokerRoom (PokerNetwork), the fourth largest online network. There's a growing mix of limit and NL action (about a 40/60 split) with short-handed and heads up play available. The lower buy-in (<$30) SnGs seat quickly, and there's a good mix of MTTs (several daily freerolls and hourly NL tourneys) with an informative tournament lobby. The download version of the software has all the features and stats you need, and the Java version of the software is a top choice for Mac users. Of the various PokerRoom skins out there, we think Hollywood is among the best. 
InterPoker Click here for a full review of the site  The Crypto-Logic network of poker sites does not accept US players.

InterPoker, like other CryptoLogic skins we reviewed (SunPoker, WilliamHill) is popular with ring game players for its loose ring games and regular monthly bonus. Specifically, InterPoker gives $90 to any player who deposits $25 or more and plays 5x the bonus amount in raked hands. $90 every month...that's like...um...1000 bucks a year! Make no mistake, it's a pretty basic site/network, but the software is fast and reliable, the graphics are fine and there's unlimited multi-tabling. If you're a tournament player, you'll play the site selectively--tourney fees don't count toward clearing bonuses, the MTTs turnouts are relatively light, and the SnGs have a steep blind structure. Overall, there are sites with better software, more players and better tournaments, but if you're a ring game player looking to build your bankroll, the monthly bonuses are just too reliable to pass up. Work InterPoker (and other CL skins) a few hours a month. 
Noble Poker Click here for a full review of the site  The iPoker network of poker sites does not accept US players.

Players looking to branch out from the bigger sites should consider giving Noble Poker (part of the iPoker/PlayTech network) a serious look. The software includes all the features better players want--flop %s in the lobby, detailed session stats, real-time hand histories, player search, visible bet and pot amounts. Activity on the site is limited (it's a smaller network), but there's enough lower limit NL and SnG action to satisify all but the serious multi-tabler. If MTTs are your thing, you'll like the regular low buy-in MTTs; there's no overlay in the guaranteed tournaments, but there's a $1K freeroll for anyone who plays the $10K or $15K gtd events--it's sort of a consolation event. We found the play at the tables to be below average--not terrible but certainly not tough. If you're looking for a smaller kingdom to conquer or you're just looking for a change, Noble Poker is a solid choice. 
Pacific Poker Click here for a full review of the site  Pacific Poker does not accept US players.

Playing at Pacific is like playing in a juicy home game versus heading over to the Bellagio. You know it's more comfortable at the Bellagio, but the players here just keep throwing money at you...chasing without odds...drawing dead...how do you leave? The few table features offered at Pacific are average at best, but 40%+ flop percentages across almost all the cash game tables make this a must play site. If you play MTTs, it's not much different--the SnG and MTT play is pretty anemic--but the MTT and SnG lobbies are well-designed with a lot of good info. Note: Pacific used to restrict play to 1 table at once; a recent software upgrade allows you to play up to 5 tables at once. With the upgrade, you can also now access help, hand histories, etc. without leaving your active tables. If you play poker with the goal of being entertained by feature and graphic-rich software, there are better choices than Pacific. If, though, you play to make money, Pacific is an excellent choice. 
Paradise Poker Click here for a full review of the site  Paradise Poker does not accept US players.

Paradise (affiliated with SportsBook.com) is an established site with a wide range of ring games and MTTs. The software is basic but reliable, the HELP section is one of the most complete we've seen, and the support (while not live or available via phone) is quick to respond to emails. You'll really like the first-rate MTT lobby which provides all the relevant info (status in tourney, spots to the money, blind levels, etc.). We also appreciate that the blind structure for tournaments is easily found in the HELP section. Paradise could improve its graphics (pleasant but sometimes hard to read info and bet amounts) and the hand history function (available by email only), but overall, the site does the important things right--namely, drawing in new players, offering a wide range of ring games, SnGs and MTTs and providing responsive support. Note: Action on the site isn't as loose as that on Party or Bodog, but if you adjust, you can take advantage of the tight, predictable play. 
PartyPoker Click here for a full review of the site  The PartyPoker network does not accept US players.

If you play poker online, you have to have an account at Party...period. It's the largest site by far for ring game and SnG traffic and holds many large MTTs each week. Party's games are considered the loosest online, in large part due to Party's constant advertising and promotion program. The software is pretty basic compared to that of other sites, although a recent upgrade (Feb 06) improved the lobby (better look and layout, filters to aid game and tournament selection, account balance and available bonuses are visible from the lobby, etc.) and added a nice multi-tabling feature (multiple tables can be automatically "tiled" to fit your monitor). Even with the improvements, other sites have more feature-rich software and better customer service (Party's can be inconsistent). But let's face it, Party's the most reliable source for 24-hr action in most games. Finally, Party's sign-up bonus, while not overly generous, is very easy to clear. If you're one of the few online poker players without a Party account, you need to fix that...ASAP. Note: if you're a tournament player, with the recent upgrade, Party has changed their blind structure to include antes after level 8. 
Poker.com Click here for a full review of the site  If you're a new player or one looking to build a bankroll in a new site, you'll really like Poker.com. The minimum deposit via NETeller is $25, and there's a good selection of micro-limit ring games (mostly NL). In addition, there are 8-10 daily $100 freerolls and a weekly $20K freeroll for players putting in roughly 200-700 hands of play. The ring game and SnG play was as loose as we've seen, and since it's not PokerTracker compatible, starting players won't be overwhelmed with sharks. You'll like the selection of SnGs and love the blind and level info available on the table (more sites should do this!), and the weekly MTT (Sun, 5:15p EST) has a fat 50% overlay. The software offers tons of nice features including an exceptional HH reviewer and superb player notes, and the recent upgrade (Poker.com 3.0) offers scalable windows, three multi-tabling options (tabbed tables, tables in separate windows or tables in a grid format) and a bet pot button. The site's website is quite informative, and there's a website (www.pokercs.com) dedicated entirely to customer service. Overall, if you're a starting player or one that wants to build a bankroll from scratch via freerolls and overlay tournaments, Poker.com is a nice choice. 
PokerChamps Click here for a full review of the site  PokerChamps does not accept US players.

If you're looking for sophisticated playing experience, you'll love PokerChamps, the site founded and promoted by Gus Hansen et al. You can start playing the freerolls immediately (even without a deposit), and you'll find plenty of micro limit games (<$1). While the software has some superb features (most notably a great multi-table option), the lack of hand histories is a real shortcoming for players who actively review their play. On the plus side, PokerChamps offers a CashFlow bonus program in which you get a rake rebate of 5-50% of the rake you pay; this can add up, even at lower limits. If PokerChamps adds hand histories and continues to boost its traffic, we think this could be one of your favorite sites. 
PokerHost Click here for a full review of the site  PokerHost is a small site affiliated with SBG Global, a leading online sportsbook. PokerHost stocks the pond for you; the guaranteed MTTs often offer an overlay and there are 7 daily freerolls. There's not a lot of ring game activity (mostly NL), but the games we saw were chaotic--flop %s of 50% or more. You won't find many strong players in the ring games (plenty of guys willing to talk a big game, though) and the MTT fields were manageable. The software is basic--hand histories are not stored locally, player note aren't obvious and the font size for player bets and stacks is pretty small--but it's fast and stable. If you're looking to multi-table $10+ sit n gos or $2/$4 limit games, this isn't your site. But if you'd like to sharpen your tournament skills in an overlay tournament and maybe play 1-2 NL cash games with fish that throw themselves in your boat, it's worth putting a couple of hundred bucks in an account and working it once a week. 
PokerRoom Click here for a full review of the site  The Ongame network of poker sites does not accept US players.

There's a reason why PokerRoom is one of the fastest growing online poker sites--the site promotes regularly via print and TV advertising and offers a great mix of tournaments from beginner MTTs (Shark Cage) to the best online MTT value available (The Grand, $1000 buy-in, $0 fee, 10,000 chips, 30 min levels). If you play tournaments, PokerRoom will become one of your favorites. Tournament play counts toward bonuses, the lower buy-in (<$30) sit n gos seat quickly, there are hourly NL MTTs that draw anywhere from 100-500 entrants and player points are usable for entry fees. If you're a ring game guy, there's plenty of limit and NL activity (about 40/60 split) with short-handed and heads-up play available. The software (available in either a download version or Java "Instant Play" version) has the most complete array of features we've seen (note: the download version includes more features than the Java version). If you're on a budget, you'll like the freerolls, hourly (or so) $5 buy-in MTTs and the abilty to use player points to enter tournaments. The Java version of the software is one of the better choices we've found for Mac users.