About TexasHoldem.com

TexasHoldem.com is an online poker room launched by the Merge Gaming Network in 2006. TexasHoldem is more than an online poker room, its an entire online poker resource, offering everything from a forum-based community and user reviews, to poker news, strategies and histories. The TexasHoldem Poker room has an extensive selection of games, massive tournament schedule, valuable promotions and happily accepts US player deposits.

TexasHoldem.com accepts US player deposits.

TexasHoldem.com Software

TexasHoldem runs on the powerful software developed by the Merge Gaming Network, offering cutting-edge features, plenty of customization and sleek graphics. New members can use the 'Quick Start' tab to instantly find and seat themselves at a suitable table that meets their game preference and bankroll size. Use 'Player Tags' to mark previous opponents according to their gaming style, helping players know what their up against the next time they run into that player.

Lobby stats provide all of the essentials - viewed-flop%, hands/hour, average pot size, etc. Note-taking and user-friendly hand histories are available, along with a 'Rabbit Hunt' feature that let's players see what cards would have come after folding. A Multiple Windows options makes multi-tabling easy to handle, and allows for resizing of windows.

With so many nice features in such an easy to use interface, it is a shame that only Windows users will be able to enjoy the perks of the TexasHoldem online poker room. Currently, only a Windows-compatible, downloadable version of the software is available.

TexasHoldem.com Games

TexasHoldem has one of the most extensive selections of online poker games in the industry. Games include Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, 7 Card Stud, 7 Card Stud Hi-Lo, Razz, 5 Card Stud, 5 Card Draw, H.O.R.S.E., A-5 Lowball, 2-7 Lowball and Badugi.

A packed tournament schedule offers Sit'n'Go and Multi-Table Tournaments, including Guaranteeds, Freerolls, Bounties, Shootouts and Satellites to bigger events.

TexasHoldem.com Promotions

TexasHoldem, being somewhat new to the online poker industry, continues to draw in more and more traffic through valuable bonuses and promotions.

• Sign-up Bonus - TexasHoldem awards all new members making their first deposit with a 100% matching bonus worth up to $500. In addition, new players receive one entry to any $1,000 Freeroll of their choice.
• Winner's Choice - Win any "Choose Your Own Seat" Grand Final competition to earn a $12,500 poker vacation package of your choice. Satellites to these Grand Finals start at $2 and up.
• Freerolls - TexasHoldem offers many Freerolls throughout the month, the most valuable being a $50,000 Freerolls on the last Sunday of each month, requiring 5000 MPP accumulated in the same calendar month to enter. A $10,000 Freeroll is held every Sunday, requiring 2500 MPP collected in the previous 159 hours before the tournament.
• Royal Flush Bonus - Win a Texas Hold'em real-money ring game with a Royal Flush to win 100x the Big Blind. Note that the hand must be complete (no 'Rabbit Hunting') and both Hole Cards must be used to make the Royal Flush.

TexasHoldem.com Rake

The TexasHoldem poker room collects and industry standard rake of 5%, capped at $1, $2 or $2 depending on the number of players. 2-3 Players capped at $1; 4-5 players capped at $2; 6-10 players capped at $3. Fixed Limit games up to $1/$2 are capped at a $1 rake, regardless of participants.

TexasHoldem.com Traffic

TexasHoldem averages anywhere from 3,000 to 6,000 members online, depending on the time of day. While that's not nearly as high as some of the top ranked online poker rooms, it is certainly enough to ensure action at the most popular game tables, as well as a few in other poker variants. A quick view of the lobby generally reveals 35%-45% viewed-flop percentages at lower limits of Texas Hold'em.

TexasHoldem.com Withdraw/Deposit Options

The TexasHoldem online poker room accepts a range of payment methods, with deposits in USD. All other currencies will be automatically converted. The minimum deposit is $10, minimum withdrawal $25. Note that US player deposits are accepted, however, residents of Australia and Singapore may not play for real-money at TexasHoldem.

Deposits - Visa, MasterCard, NETeller, Click2Pay, Eco Card, Fonelinx, MoneyBookers, eWalletXpress, PinDebit.

Withdrawals - Visa, NETeller, Click2Pay, Eco Card, MoneyBookers, eWalletXpress, Check.

TexasHoldem.com Support

One of the TexasHoldem poker room's lower points, customer service is provided only by email. On the other hand, they are typically very fast to respond, offering reliable answers to any questions and addressing issues promptly. It's just that in this age of high-speed Internet gaming, telephone and live support are generally preferred.

TexasHoldem.com E-mail Contacts

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Conclusion

The TexasHoldem online poker room has a lot going for it - valuable bonuses and promotions, a fun-filled tournament schedule, US player acceptance and easy deposits. The only real issue is player traffic. TexasHoldem offers a plethora of poker games, but just doesn't have the player volume to back it up yet. It is hoped that, in time to come, the high quality service will attract the masses and turn TexasHoldem into the billowing trove of poker players it needs to live up to its potential. Maybe that will happen if/when TexasHoldem provides a Mac-compatible version.

PROS

• US Players Accepted
• 100%/$500 Welcome Bonus + $1k Freeroll
• Loaded Tournament Schedule
• Enormous Game Variety
• Fast Software, Many Features

CONS

• Email Support Only
• Windows Compatible Only
• Needs More Traffic To Support Games