Paradise Poker

Paradise Poker is one of the oldest poker sites on the Internet, going live in 1999. When the UIGEA was passed in 2006, Paradise decided to withdraw from the US market. This resulted in a decrease in their playerbase. Since that time, they have been trying to reclaim their spot as one of the most popular and respected poker sites online. Paradise Poker was purchased by SportingBet PLC in 2004 and has since become a part of the International Poker Network. Paradise now offers a much wider variety of games than in the past and their traffic levels have improved dramatically. Players will have no trouble finding a cash game or tournament to their liking. Players should note that Paradise also offers sportsbetting and casino games in addition to poker. This is great for knowledgeable poker players since unskilled casino players are often curious to try their luck at the poker tables.

Paradise Poker offers one of the best new player bonuses around. A player’s first time deposit is matched 200% up to €1000, and players who sign up through pokerdiscounts.com will also receive 30% lifetime rakeback. The company’s loyalty program is also solid. Players are able to accumulate Frequent Player Points, during both ring games and tournament play. These points can be spent on tournament buy-ins or traded in for real money. The latter is especially nice since it essentially increases your rakeback if you choose to cash in your points for real money. If you would like more information on how rakeback works, be sure to check out our FAQ.

Paradise Poker offers a good amount of traffic, more in fact than any site but Pokerstars or Full Tilt. There are enough players logged in during peak hours playing in real money games for members to quickly find a game. During peak hours, there are roughly 8,000 real money players at the tables. The playerbase is large enough that there are plenty of games for all skill levels but small enough that players will be able to start recognizing names and corresponding avatars. The quality of the play at Paradise is mixed. In the past, it was known for being quite tight. This is no longer the case. Though there are still plenty of tight players around, the addition of sportsbetting and casino games has caused the poker tables to be flooded with gamblers and sportsbetters hoping to get lucky. As a result the play has become much weaker over the last several years.

One of the best things about Paradise Poker is its software. It is amongst the best in the business. The site doesn’t crash, the graphics are excellent and the available stats are a cut-above the competition. The software is dependable. The only problem is that it is only compatible with Windows software. MAC users have to download a special type of software in order to participate in games. With more and more online poker rooms and casino offering MAC compatible software and as the popularity of this operating system continues to explode, it should only be a matter of time before they begin to offer it as well.

Paradise Poker has excellent customer service. They have been around longer then most online poker rooms and they understand the importance of prompt, quality customer service. Players are able to contact customer service via telephone, email and instant chat. Someone is available to speak to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

STEP 1: It is recommended that you clear your cookies before downloading Paradise poker.
STEP 2: Make sure you use our Paradise Poker Bonus Code FIRST1000 when signing up for your Paradise account.
STEP 3: Use this link to visit the Paradise poker website (or the "download now" button) and sign up for Paradise poker.
STEP 4: After you finish installing the software, make sure you return to this page and input your email and poker username at the top right of this page under "signup instructions."