Playboy Poker Overview
Playboy Poker is an up and coming site under PlayboyGaming and was recently launched. Playboy Poker does not accept US players so their traffic is not that high yet. During peak times you can expect 5,000 players at the same time (this increases during weekends). As the name suggest, they are the brain child of Hugh Heffner him self and part of the Playboy marketing empire. They are approaching the poker players that are into the whole sexy chic atmosphere. Playboy Poker offer several ongoing “win a date” or “lunch with a playmate” promotions. They offer the standard games and security wise there have not been any reported issues.
Playboy Poker uses software from the Cryptologic Network, but enhanced with the opportunity to win prizes linked to Playboy. The lobby is very well laid out and tables have a nice structure; also when you play with them you get access to exclusive videos with Playmates. It is a good site if you are interested in poker and Playboy action; however competition can be tougher than in other sites and there is not much traffic. But where else can you enter a freeroll to win a WSOP seat and the chance to party with Heff himself?
Playboy Poker has a very good ethical system. They have interesting policies aimed to secure the gaming experience which are highlighted by their: accountability, consumer privacy, data protection, truth in advertising, limiting access to minors, dispute resolution and audit trials and compliance. However, even when they manifest against compulsive gambling there is nowhere n their site where auto regulation policies apply or guidance for addictive guidance can be sought.
Playboy Poker is a room on the Cryptologic network, along with other popular online poker rooms such as Littlewoods Poker, Classic Poker, and Bet Safe Poker.
Playboy Poker Game Features
Playboy Poker offers several game options including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Omaha H/L, 7 Card Stud, Heads Up games, Sit n Gos, and even Hold’Em Blackjack.
The No Limit Ring Stakes go from $15 - $.25 up to $25 - $50; the Limit Ring Stakes go from $.25 - $.50 up to $50 - $100 (Also £.25 - £.50 up to £600 - £1200). The Sit and Go vary from $1 + $.1 up to $500 + $30. One of Playboy Poker’s major assets is the Platinum Club, which is their loyalty program. It is one of the most interesting loyalty programs in the poker world as part of the Playboy network. If you earn more than 5,000 in MPP’s pre month you can join. Once a player has achieved Platinum status, they must continue earning those 5,000 MMP’s to continue on the club. The Platinum Club offers to its associates: one on one support, faster cash outs guaranteed, free access to Playboy TV or one of three Playboy websites, exclusive platinum club freerolls (with seats to WSOP or EPT), lunch with playmates, invitation to Playboy parties and earning double Bunny Money points instantly.
Playboy Poker has various Sit & Go and Multi-Table Tournaments running everyday, however, with traffic off peak times low, it can be hard for them to fill up. Your wait can take a long time. The jump in limits also starts high, so don’t expect much action.
Playboy Poker has a tough competition. Even at low stakes games you will find that the players are harder to beat than many of the sites out there. Also the fact that they do not allow US players brings the fish rating down, still there is some percentage of new players so you can be lucky and build a bankroll.
Playboy Poker has 8,000 players during weekends but during weekdays at peak hours they hardly reach the 5,000. This makes it hard to find tournaments or even some games at ring tables, for example, Omaha and Stud games. However, you will find at least a few tables of low or mid-stakes no limit Hold’Em.
Playboy Poker Software Features
Playboy Poker uses software from the Cryptologic Network and it has a nice, clean, professional look. It is very similar to most poker sites out there and has all the stats in the lobby so that you can pick the best game for yourself.
The software is very fast and rather easy to use. On the downside, the window sizes are not adjustable, but you can still Multi-table by opening several windows. There is an instant history viewer feature available, which is very convenient since you can review the hands while you are playing. Playboy Poker’s software is also compatible with programs such as Poker Tracker. The interface is attractive and the avatars are not distractive or disruptive. A great plus is that the server rarely disconnects.
The lobby at Playboy Poker is very well laid out. Games are easy to locate and you can find the type of game and limit you are looking for. You can also sort out the tables by stakes, by average pot and by hands per hour. These are very good features that make the selection process smoother.
The sound options such as the dealer’s voice can be muted because it is very annoying. You can customize your own avatar, which makes it easier to recognize other players. The speed of play is very fast, leaving no time for blank decisions.
Playboy Poker is backed by Playboy which does bring credibility to the site (believe it or not). PlayboyGaming claims to “combines stability, safety and security in all of its online gaming features and financial transactions”; they have strict policies on data recollection and information transfer.
Playboy Poker Support
Playboy Poker offers customer support via toll free number (from any country in the world) or email. The live chat option is not available. The answers via e-mail are correct and take an average time to respond. Not a remarkable customer support but not a bad one.
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