True Poker Overview
True Poker is best known for their top-notch 3-D graphics. They continue to provide service to US citizens. As a comparison to most online poker sites, the avatar details are far beyond the outdated standard. I find that that the advanced software doesn't slow down the games too much despite the fact that players can now multi-table here. If one of your priorities in online poker is the visual software experience, the 3-D graphics and actual avatar movements can really enhance the playing experience. The have a strong bonus if you play at fair stakes and the players are extremely soft. This is a niche site, but with increased promotions and traffic it could have potential.
True Poker’s software makes you feel you are playing more a video game rather than actually playing online poker. They feature detailed graphics complete with 3-D avatars that have movement (which you can actually see), sound of chips flipping in stereo surround format. All can enhance the poker experience and let you play with a charming feeling. Even though the unique software is the reason to play at True Poker, they offer most ring games and from time to time, they will offer an interesting guaranteed tournament with a juicy prize pool.
It is indeed, a very interesting poker room and even though graphics are complex and 3-D it is beginner-friendly. When you sit at their tables you will see from your point of view, which makes the experience a lot of fun, and remember, a site where you will be rewarded playing strong hands and knowing when to fold.
True Poker Game Features
Full ring games often have average pots of 60-70 times the big blind, which is quite large. Expect loose and aggressive players at this site. You will rarely see a $200 buy-in or larger limit game, so if you want to see this kind of action, this is not the site for you. Their no-limit games are not tough, because they are all for very low stakes.
They've also added a $5,000 heads-up freeroll for their top players each month. Finally, new players can play in Beginner's Sit 'n Go winner-take-all tournaments for $50. They host a tournament every half hour with buy-ins usually in the $20-50 range. They also host a nightly freeroll which is pretty popular. The field is limited because you need player points to qualify.
Since True Poker spreads mostly low stakes games: the typical games are not micro-limit tables. However they have recently added a $10, $25 and $50 no-limit full ring game; which attracts low-limit players, or those who don’t want to risk too much and want to play for cheap.
The competition is somewhat weak but still aggressive. Flop percentages for full no-limit ring games can easily reach 50% and sometimes climb as high as 60%. There is a combination of tight/loose players and it is incredible the price you will pay to see a flop if you do not play only your premium cards.
The player traffic at True Poker tends to be at the smallest games, and the opponents at these stages are pretty weak and beatable. But overall traffic is slow, and this can be due to an overall situation of slow traffic, generally speaking. However, with the introduction of low limit tables, True Poker has increased their ring game traffic.
True Poker Software Features
True Poker has a very detailed lobby and cardroom. Their very detailed 3-D graphics with animated characters makes the poker experience a very different one, closer to reality than what most sites offer. Since the graphics are so much more detailed and the characters make audible sounds, it has unique features. You can tell when players are looking at their cards, just like in a live poker table. Software is definitely the reason to play at True Poker, due to its enhanced graphics; however many other sites are coming with these 3-D characteristics, so it’s losing its uniqueness.
In contrast to their engaging tables, the lobby is very simple and nothing special; yet easy to navigate. They constantly add new 3-D avatars, so players faces are always changing. The backgrounds are highly detailed, which enhances the player’s experience. The lobby provides enough information on each table before you enter, which is great. We recommend you spend a little extra time and download the high resolution version of the software.
Other features at True Poker that can help players create a fuller experience and improve his strategy include: Bubble hint: provides an online help to assist with specific functions of the site (it can be turned off). The Notes feature is a very good one: you can keep notes and track other players you encounter, being able to retrieve them anytime. Also the Player’s status helps you familiarize with other player’s strategies and progress, which can be really handy when you quickly need to know who you are playing against.
True Poker is committed to follow the Kahnawake Gaming Commission standards so they are endorsed by the Directorate of Offshore Gaming of Antigua and Barbuda and fortified by a high-level security system. They protect online transactions with SSL e-security and take responsibility into the safeguard of the player’s account information.
True Poker Support
Customer service at True Poker is not remarkable. It is done exclusively through e-mail. The inconvenience is that they take too long to respond and situations take more time than usual to be fixed. Recently they added a phone line that works 24/7 but it’s not toll free.
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