About Red Kings Poker

The highlight of Red Kings Poker has to be the software. Quick, stable and graphically aesthetic, Red Kings Poker is compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows and Mac, by offering both a downloadable client and a no-download version of the online poker room. Both versions are highly functional and fast. As part of the OnGame Network, players will find a good rate of traffic with very soft competition often found in lower limits of Texas Hold'em.

Red Kings Poker does not accept US player deposits at this time.

Red Kings Poker Software

Red Kings Poker is powered by the OnGame software platform, ensuring fast, fair game play with clean graphics and presentable avatars that do not interrupt the speed of play. Members of Red Kings Poker can download the software, compatible with Windows, or play the no-download java client directly in their browser, compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux and all other major operating systems.

The software features plenty of customizable options to tweak the functionality to the player's liking. There have been a few reported problems with the software, but mostly regarding its seeming dislike for other poker clients run at the same time.

The Poker Lobby presents all quintessential stats, like average pot size, viewed-flop percentage, hands per hour and seated players' chip stack. In-game note taking is available, along with a great hand history feature. Cash game and tournament stats are kept separate for easier deciphering by veteran players who wish to prune their skills.

Red Kings Poker Games

Red Kings Poker presents a slightly above average game selection that includes Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, 7 Card Stud, 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo and 5 Card Draw. Games vary between Fixed Limit, No Limit and Pot Limit, with full-table, short-handed and heads-up action available. All games can be played for free or for real money. Texas Hold'em limits start low and scale up to extreme high stakes action of $50/$100 in No Limit and $500/$1,000 in Fixed Limit.

Red Kings Poker Promotions

Players at Red Kings Poker will find plenty of bonuses and promotions to satisfy their appetites.

• Sign-up Bonus - Don't ever let anyone tell you Red Kings Poker isn't a versatile online poker room. They actually offer 6 different sign-up bonuses to suit any player's bankroll. The following Bonus Codes and Deposit Bonuses are available: "HEARTS250" 100% up to $250; "DIAMONDS500" 100% up to $500; "KINGS1000" 100% up to $1,000; "KINGSIZE1250" 500% up to $1,250; "KINGSIZE2500" 1,000% up to $2,500; "KINGSIZE5000" 2,000% up to $5,000.
• Pocket Red Kings Bonuses - Players are always rewarded for being dealt 'Red Pocket Kings' in a Texas Hold'em cash game at Red Kings Poker. Players a awarded $10 for being dealt Red Pocket Kings. Earn a $50 Bad Beat Bonus for losing with Red Pocket Kings.
• Refer-A-Friend - Members can receive $50 for every friend successfully referred to Red Kings Poker. The friend may also receive a $50 bonus. There is point accumulation required to receive the bonus.
• The Big Deal - Every Sunday, Red Kings Poker hosts a $100,000 Guaranteed tournament deemed 'The Big Deal'.
• The Royal Tournament - The Royal Tournament is an online poker tournament with a guaranteed prize pool of at least $20,000. Direct buy-in to the event is only $10.
• Shuffle-Up Freeroll - All new members of Red Kings Poker are invited to join in the $100 Beginners Shuffle-Up Freeroll, held each Sunday.

Red Kings Poker Rake

Red Kings Poker has a unique rake-calculation system that actually exceeds the industry standard in some cases. Though the rake is capped at $3, it is calculated by several factors (number of players, blinds and limit), which can create for a rake as high as 10% in certain games. In mid-level stakes, however, the $3 rake cap usually drops the percentage below the 5% standard.

Red Kings Poker Traffic

As part of the OnGame Network and its shared player base, Red Kings Poker has a significant rate of traffic, especially at peak hours. This ensures active tables at just about all game varieties and limits. The average real-money, peak hour traffic for cash games is 9,000, with tournaments averaging 45,000 (April '08). The lowest Texas Hold'em stakes often reveal a viewed-flop% of 40%-50%, with mid-level stakes revealing as high as 35%-40%.

Red Kings Poker Withdraw/Deposit Options

Speed and convenience are the top sought priorities when it comes to deposits and withdrawals at any online poker room, and Red Kings Poker provides both.

Deposits - Visa, MasterCard, NETeller, InstaCash, MoneyBookers, Click2Pay, WebMoney, FirePay, Western Union.

Withdrawals - Visa, NETeller, InstaCash, MoneyBookers, Click2Pay, WebMoney, FirePay, Cheque.

Red Kings Poker Support

Red Kings Poker employs a professional, friendly staff of customer support representatives that are quick to respond to all inquiries. Support can be contacted via email and telephone, though there are no toll-free numbers available.

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Conclusion

Established in 2006, Red Kings Poker has maneuvered its way into a strong position among top online poker rooms, through association, software, networking and promotional campaigns. All told, Red Kings is a great place to relax and enjoy a game of poker no matter your skill level, bankroll size or operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.)

PROS

• Very High Player Traffic
• Good Game Selection
• High Stakes (up to $500/$1,000 FL)
• Several Lucrative Welcome Bonuses
• Download / No-Download
• Windows/Mac Compatible

CONS

• US Players Not Accepted
• High Rake In Some Circumstances
• No Live Support