CelebPoker Review
Celeb Poker receives is a very solid site. Generally, software features and customer support are the stronger points. Game variety is about average with current games limited to Texas Hold'em, Seven Card Stud, and Five Card Draw. The low and high ranges for them are good however, ranging from $0.05/$0.10 to $50/$100. There is also the casino, a relatively unique feature for these sites, which offers Blackjack, Roulette, Stud Poker, Sic Bo, Baccarat, and Slot Machines. Tournament traffic is generally respectable as well, mainly because of satellite tournaments with potential seats to the World Series of Poker (WSOP) held in Las Vegas. Weekly freerolls of $50, $100, and $500 and Heads-Up Tournaments also serve as positive attractions. The software is original and generally straightforward but contains very basic graphics. Setup and registration are problem-free. The room shows a number of statistics, such as the percentage of players viewing the flop, the number of hands per hour, and the average pot in the lobby. Multi-table play of up to five tables simultaneously is available. Another advantage to players come is the form of multi-language and multi-currency tables, features that support international competition. Bonuses and promotions at CelebPoker are respectable as well, but they do change frequently and are tough to keep track of. The bonuses are decent, a $5 earnings for every $25 of rake. The only criticism is that they are slow to be released. Some tournament prizes can be in the neighborhood of $12,500, and sometimes come with a chance to play celebrities live at the Palm Beach Celeb Poker Classic. The startup bonus is fairly generous at $100 with a limit of $100. It does fluctuate however, and has been reported to be as low as 25%. The bonuses do require a fair number of raked hands for each $10 of bonus money. The benefit then, is more favorable to higher stakes players. The site has also included some $250 and $1,000 freerolls in the tournament schedule. Qualification comes through the daily events. The overall competition at CelebPoker has been described as ranging from loose to very poor, but many players do very well and manage to accumulate huge bankrolls. Of course, the competition level is also favorable to the more experienced. For tournaments, there is a wide range of buy-ins and fairly heavy player traffic. A few daily guaranteed events have $10, $290, and $30 buy-ins. A number of satellite tournaments are offered as well. Celeb Poker operates on a financially secure network, ensuring safety in transactions. Most withdrawals through NetTeller take about 24-36 hours. Customer service is handled mainly through telephone and as such is very fast and reliable; making this feature one of the site’s strongest. Deposits can be made through NetTeller, Firepay, Delta, Web Dollar, wire transfers, checks, and of course, credit cards.
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