About Noble Poker

Noble Poker is one of those online poker rooms that just about anyone can enjoy. No matter your skill level or bankroll size, there's always a suitable ring game or tournament to fit your style of play. As part of the iPoker Network, Noble Poker attracts a lot of players, especially inexperienced poker players coming in from casinos and bingo sites. This creates for very loose competition at lower limits and inexpensive tournaments.

Noble Poker does not accept US player deposits at this time.

Noble Poker Software

Noble Poker is run on, and maintained by PlayTech, developers of leading online poker, casino and bingo software. PlayTech provides frequent updates, though very little downtime is experienced as a result. On one hand, the software is fast, stable and very reliable. On the other hand, Noble Poker can only be played by downloading the software, compatible only with Windows operating systems.

Some of top-notch features include quick and easy small file size download installation. Unique features include being able to toggle on or off the dealer’s voice, fast paced ring play and a variety of sound effects.

Noble Poker Games

At Noble Poker, players will find a limited variety of games to choose from, though all can be found in tournament play, as well. Texas Hold'em is available in Limit, No Limit and Pot Limit. Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo are available in Limit and Pot Limit varieties. Fixed Limits range from $.05/$.10 to $50/$100, while No Limit and Pot Limit games start at micro-limits of $.01/$.02, scaling up to $100/$200.

Ring games offer heads-up, short-handed and full-table action. Play multi-table and sit'n'go style tournaments, with the sit'n'go tournaments attracting a large number of players due to the frequency of very high jackpots - often as high as $50,000 and $75,000.

Noble Poker isn't just about poker game, however. Members will find a Games tab in the poker software client that presents casino style games as well, which can also be played for real money. These include Blackjack, Roulette, Three Card Poker, Craps and Video Poker games.

Noble Poker Promotions

Noble Poker always has an assortment of bonuses and promotions available to its new and existing members. From Freerolls and Sit'N'Go Jackpots, to qualifiers to major offline poker events, there's always something valuable to look into.

• Sign-Up Bonus: New members of Noble Poker will find a 50% bonus up to $100 available on their first deposit at the online poker room. Players must collect 500 'Crowns' to release $10 of the bonus. You can earn 1 to 8 crowns per raked ring game, depending on the rake taken and number of players, or 20 Crowns for every $1 in tournament fees.
• Refer-A-Friend: Earn $50 free for referring your friend to Noble Poker, plus the friend earns $25 free. The bonus is awarded once the friend has collected 1,000 Crowns.
• Jackpot Sit'N'Goes: Noble Poker hosts numerous progressive Jackpot Sit'N'Go Tournaments, including the '$50k Fort Knox Jackpot Sit'N'Go', with a $50,000 progressive jackpot. To win the big jackpot prize, a player must win 6 consecutive Fort Knox tournaments. Other progressive sit'n'go jackpots include the '$25k Rio', '$15k Maui' and '$2k Dirty Dozen' Jackpot Sit'n'Goes.
• Beginner Freerolls: All new members of Noble Poker (joined in last 90 days) are eligible to enter any of the daily Beginner Freerolls at the online poker room. There are 3 Beginner Freerolls held every day, two worth $50 and one worth $100. These freerolls are a great way for novices to tweak their skills and pad their bankrolls without risking a single cent.
• Offline Event Qualifiers: If you want to win a seat in a live poker tournament, Noble Poker is the place to be. Offline event qualifiers are a constant, giving players a chance to win seats in the biggest upcoming events, such as EPT4 events, the 2008 Irish Open and the Genting Stanley National Poker Championships. Satellites start as low as $2.

Noble Poker Rake

The industry standard is a rake of 5% capped at $3, which Noble Poker follows most of the time. However, short-handed and low stakes games often cap the rake at $1, giving them an edge on the competition - at least from the player's point of view.

Noble Poker Traffic

Noble Poker implements a shared player base as part of the iPoker Network, creating for massive traffic during peak hours. The average real-money, peak hour traffic at ring games hovers around 10,000, while tournaments attract about 55,000 as of April 2008.

Noble Poker Withdraw/Deposit Options

Noble Poker ensures convenient deposits and withdrawals for all members by presenting a variable assortment of payment options. Note that US player deposits are not accepted at this time.

Deposits - Visa, MasterCard, ClickandBuy, Click2Pay, NETeller, MoneyBookers, Web Money, PaysafeCard, Entropay, Wire Card, Eco Card, Local Bank Payment, Wire Transfer.

Withdrawals - Visa, ClickandBuy, Click2pay, NETeller, MoneyBookers, Web Money, Local Bank payment, Bank Draft Express, Wire Transfer.

Noble Poker Support

Though Noble Poker does not offer a Live Support option, the email and telephone support are both very professional, reliable and friendly. Telephone support provides both toll-free and international numbers, and is the fastest way to resolve any issues. Email support is slower, of course, but just as reliable.

Noble Poker E-mail Contacts

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Conclusion

If you have a Windows operating system and are looking for a new online poker room, Noble Poker is well worth the download. There's enough traffic to ensure full tables in all game varieties, especially at peak hours. Beginners will find plenty of suitable action to enhance their skills, while veterans will have no trouble plucking from the juicy competition at low to mid level stakes.

PROS

• Reliable Software
• Fast Customer Support
• Loose Competition
• Poker Tracker Fully Supported
• Satellites To Major Tournaments

CONS

• US Players Not Accepted
• No Live Support
• Software For Windows Only