PlayersOnly Poker Review - 2008
Players Only - US Poker Players Welcome
PlayersOnly Poker is a part of the Cake Network, which is largely attributed to the online poker room's rapid growth rate, having only been established in 2006. The PlayersOnly Poker software was developed by a group of poker players to be highly functional, delivering the highest quality in areas experienced poker players can truly appreciate. Low stakes players will find very loose competition running rampant in the online poker room.
Players Only - The Nuts
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Players Only - The Rags
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One of the things that makes PlayersOnly unique is the fact that they have joined a very small group of online poker rooms that only accept US players - normally it's the other way around. There are only a few deposit and withdrawal options available, but they are well suited for US players. The poker room boasts the highest credit card acceptance rates for US players.
| No Limit Poker | Limit Poker Games | Pot Limit Games |
| Texas Holdem | Texas Holdem | Texas Holdem |
| Omaha Hi/Low | Omaha Holdem | Omaha Holdem |
| Omaha Hi/Low | Omaha Hi/Low | |
| Seven Card Stud | ||
| Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo |
Players Only Player Traffic
PlayersOnly Poker has a relatively high traffic rate, averaging 1,500 peak hour, real money ring game players, 5,000 in tournaments, as of January 2008. During these hours, activity can usually be found in all game varieties, though heavily concentrated in Limit and No Limit Texas Holdem.
The softest competition is easily found in low and sometimes mid-level stakes games. Full tables often reveal a viewed-flop percentage hovering near 50%-60%. Skilled players can wipe the rails at these tables and boost their stack quickly.
PlayersOnly Poker Software
PlayersOnly Poker provides fast, functional, smooth running software with all of the features poker players have come to expect from a reputable online poker room. Note taking, hand histories, lobby stats, etc. The user-friendly interface is easy to navigate, delivering players to a suitable table in minimal time. Your own stats are visible during a game, like personal viewed-flop % and win %. The graphics are crisp and clear with realistic avatars.
While players may view an unlimited amount of tables, multi-table play allows for only 4 simultaneous games a player can actually participate in. The software allows players to sit at any seat around the table. There are no particularly special features at PlayersOnly, but there are plenty of customizable options to make the experience most suitable for each player. In-game stats and accessibility to hand histories at the tables are appreciated by most players, as well as the ongoing chat being saved in the hand histories. Experienced players can use this to help figure out another player's tendencies.
PlayersOnly Poker Lobby Information
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PlayersOnly Poker Bonus Codes & Promotions
New players who join PlayersOnly Poker and make a first deposit ($20 minimum) will first receive an instant 10% sign-up bonus. Then, by using promotional bonus code "PLAYERS100", the player will receive an additional 100% matching bonus up to $650. Note that the bonus code is entered after the deposit is made by followings links to, Rewards > Deposit Bonus, then entering the bonus code in the box provided.
Clearing PlayersOnly Poker Bonuses
Once the player has entered the bonus code, the appropriate bonus amount will appear in a pending bonus account. The player must then ear frequent player points (FPP). Every point is worth $.06 of the bonus. Accumulate $10 worth (167 points) to have it automatically deposit in $10 increments into the real cash balance.
FPPs are awarded for participating in raked ring games and paying tournament fees. For every $1 raked, the player receives 1 FPP, accurate to the penny. A rake of $1.25 receives 1.25 FPP, and so on. 7 FPP are collected for every $1 paid in tournament fees (fees only, not buy-ins). These are also awarded in fractions, so a $.50 fee would receive 3.5 FPP. If a player is already collecting FPP towards one bonus, then takes advantage of another bonus offer, such as a reload bonus, they will need to clear the entire initial bonus before any FPPs are collected towards the next bonus.
PlayersOnly Poker Tournaments
The online poker room hosts a well structured tournament schedule, with many Holdem tournaments and some in other game varieties as well. The buy-ins start as low as $1 ranging up into the hundreds. Guaranteed tournaments start at $500 guaranteed up to $50,000 every Sunday, and $100,000 guaranteed each month. PlayersOnly Poker boasts at least $335,000 in guaranteed prize pools every week.
The juicy competition at PlayersOnly Poker runs over from it's ring games into tournament play. Low prize pools offer the softest opposition for skilled players.
Every Sunday at the online poker room, players can test their skills for a chance to win the $50,000 guaranteed, No Limit Texas Holdem tournament. Direct buy-in is $50, or enter qualifiers for as little as $2 to win a seat at the tournament.
Once a month, the online poker room hosts their biggest event, the Sunday $100,000 guaranteed No Limit Holdem tournament. Buy your way in directly for $150+$12, or enter one of many qualifiers for a cost effective seat at the tables.
Each Saturday at PlayersOnly Poker, players can buy into the $10,000 Guaranteed Bounty tournament for $30+$3. Half of the buy-in, $15, goes to the head of each player. For every player you send to the rails, you earn their Bounty.
$1,000,000 Monthly Freerolls at PlayersOnly Poker include 10 Freerolls tournaments, each worth a guaranteed $100,000 prize pool. The online poker room awards $75,000 to the first place winner of each tournament every month. There are several ways to grab a seat at one of the ten freerolls each month. Win freeroll qualifiers, Gold Chip tournaments, buy-in directly for $50 or cash satellite qualifiers. Another way is to enter the 'deposit bonus seat lottery'. Before each month's final, a special bonus code is offered. Use this bonus code to deposit funds ($100 minimum) and you'll be entered into the drawing. Before the final, 25 names are randomly chosen, winning a seat at the Freeroll finals.
PlayersOnly Poker is hosting Satellites (buy-in $5 and up) and Super Satellites (buy-in $150+$12) worth an $8,500 prize package to the 2008 Irish Open Poker Tournament. $6,700 goes to the buy-in, while the remaining $1,800 covers airfare, accommodations and spending cash. Collect enough Gold Chips to enter Gold Rush tournaments and you may find yourself seated at the major poker event for free.
PlayersOnly Poker Customer Service
The online poker room provides excellent customer support, available through Live Chat support, telephone and email. Service is prompt, reliable and always friendly. Need help really fast? Press the 'Panic' button on the PlayersOnly Poker web site.
Depositing and Withdrawing at PlayersOnly Poker
Geared towards US players, the online poker room only offers a few deposit and withdrawal options, but they are all convenient for players in the US. PlayersOnly Poker boasts the a significantly high credit card acceptance rate. The minimum deposit is $20, maximum $1,000 per day, $6,000 per month. Minimum withdrawals are $50, maximum $2,500 per request. For players who do not feel safe using a credit card over the Internet, PlayersOnly Poker accepts credit card deposits over the phone as well.
All withdrawal requests will first be credited back to your credit card (if applicable) in the amount of the player's deposit. Any amount over the deposited amount will be sent by cashiers check. Should the credit card withdrawal fail, the full amount will be sent via cashiers check. Any cashiers check over $1,000 is sent through priority mail. Players may request one free withdrawal per calendar month. Additional withdrawal request in the same month incur a $40.00 fee.
Players Only Poker Deposit Options:
- VISA
- MasterCard
- Card Transfer
PlayersOnly online Poker room Withdrawal Options
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Cashier's Check (15 business days)
PlayersOnly Poker Company Information
PlayersOnly Poker is owned and operated by Jassy Sports Events Limited, a Malta company, with licensing in the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda.