Ipoker Network review: rakeback, first deposit bonuses and tournaments

Today, the iPoker Network is the largest poker network in the world by the number of brands it encompasses. It includes both international and regional operators:

●       Pokermatch;

●       Bet365 Poker;

●       ChampionPoker;

●       Betfred Poker;

●       BoylePoker and others.

The network is also represented in two key European regulated markets through specialized platforms: iPoker.it (the Italian licensed version) and iPoker Europe - serving players from France and Spain.

The poker network was created back in 1999, but its active development began only in 2004, at the height of the online poker boom. The network is owned by Playtech - one of the world's largest developers of online gambling software. Key stages of expansion:

●       In 2007, its position significantly strengthened after the acquisition of Tribeca and the connection of several British poker rooms.

●       Since 2015, a unique rake distribution model has been in operation - SBR (Skill Based Rakeback). This system radically changed the approach to charging commission, making it personalized for each participant.

●       In May 2020, after the closure of MPN, most of its operators switched to iPoker. This led to increased liquidity and a wider choice of poker rooms.

All operators work exclusively on a legal basis, having received the appropriate licenses in the jurisdictions of their registration. Main licenses:

🌐 United Kingdom;

🌐 Malta;

🌐 Curaçao.

The RNG, responsible for dealing cards in online poker, undergoes mandatory certification. The independent Australian laboratory iTechLab has tested the random number generators of all rooms.

The network is focused on players from Europe, and the list of prohibited countries includes Belarus, Australia, Turkey, Poland, Belgium, and others. Since 2020, users from Ukraine have been allowed to participate at the tables. Separate player pools have been created for Spanish, French, and Italian visitors, accessible only to citizens of these countries.

The poker room lobby has a modern and user-friendly interface, which has been significantly improved since its initial release. The designs have intuitive navigation and modern graphic solutions, allowing for quick adaptation to the platform. The lobby structure provides convenient access to all available games. The main lobby window is divided into the following categories:

●       Cash games;

●       Tournaments;

●       Lobby.

❕ The rooms offer flexible filters that help easily find the right tables.

Filters include parameters such as:

●       Bet limits;

●       Number of players;

●       Games;

●       Type.

Sorting settings are also available so that participants can sort offers by various criteria — from the most popular to the lowest stakes.  Detailed information is provided for each table, including current tournaments and statistics for each user.  Additional features are also available:

▪️ Integration with chats to communicate with other visitors;

▪️ Ability to record and analyze hands;

▪️ "Autoplay" option.

All rooms operate on a single software platform developed by the global provider Playtech.  iPoker Tools is the most popular software for working with clients.  This universal solution allows you to significantly improve the gameplay and adapt the interface to your preferences.

Opponents' nicknames are displayed only after posting the big blind.  The program includes an intelligent calculator that automatically calculates the optimal bet sizes.

Visitors are offered a wide selection of poker tables, providing a variety of formats and game conditions.  Both classic types of poker, such as Texas Hold'em and Omaha, and unique cash games are available.

Poker Types

The rooms of the iPoker network offer a wide selection of poker types, including the most popular formats, such as:

●       Texas Hold'em;

●       Omaha;

●       Seven-Card Stud;

●       Razz.

In addition, new poker variants and specialized variations are regularly introduced to maintain interest.  A wide range of cash games is offered, including various limits and unique formats such as: limit and no-limit, Rush & Go, VPIP Sit & Go and Bomb Pots.

Poker rooms offer an extensive lineup, including dozens of daily MTTs with guaranteed prize pools.  Many of them are held in the PKO format, where you can receive rewards for each opponent's elimination.  The key events in the schedule will be discussed in the table.

Among the planned events for 2025:

●       Irish Open 2025: April 10 – 21, 2025, Ireland;

●       Mini Irish Open 2025: April 10 – 20, 2025, Ireland;

●       ChampionPoker with high rakeback: regular competitions throughout 2025.

In addition to regular events, several times a year, large-scale festivals are organized with total prize pools of up to €7 million.

Prime time for poker activity traditionally falls on the evening and night hours Moscow time.  At this time, the largest number of active users is observed, both in cash games and MTTs.

The main prime time is 18:00–23:00, when European and partially Asian visitors play.  At this time, it shows 8,000 – 11,000 simultaneous players in cash games and 4,000 – 6,000 registrations.

The rake amount depends on the limits and the number of players in cash games.

Tournaments:

●       MTT — 10%;

●       Twister — 7%;

●       SnG — 5-10%.

Flexible conditions are offered for participants with different bankrolls, while maintaining transparency of calculations.  Each poker room in the network offers a bonus program that is available to participants for registration and active play.  You can get a no deposit bonus, a welcome package, temporary promotions that are timed to coincide with holidays, as well as daily and weekly promotions that add variety to the game.

Each room has its own support, accessible through their official website.  Main communication methods:

1.      Email;

2.      Online chat.

Some clubs provide assistance in Russian, while others provide it in English.  The support schedule for each poker room is published on their official website.

All rooms that can be found on the network provide different methods of deposit and cashout, but there are also common ones:

💳 Bank debit and credit cards;

💳 Skrill;

💳 Neteller.

Rooms oriented towards visitors from the CIS (for example, RedStar Poker) also accept local payment systems (WebMoney, ЮMoney) and cryptocurrencies (in some cases).  Payout processing times:

●       Electronic payments: 24–48 hours;

●       Bank cards: up to 5–7 business days.

Processing times for payouts via regional payment solutions are the same as for international counterparts.  A full list of available deposit and cashout methods can be found in the rules of each room.

The iPoker Network officially allows the use of third-party trackers and HUDs during the game.  You can use any popular programs for collecting statistics and analyzing your game without restrictions.

Data is stored locally, no blocking from the rooms.  Although trackers are allowed, individual rooms may introduce their own rules.  It is important to clarify the current conditions on the websites of individual poker rooms.

iPoker began its existence in 1999 and has since significantly expanded its customer base, becoming one of the largest and most respected poker networks in the world.  Let's analyze the main advantages:

✔️ Large selection of tables — from cash games to multi-thousand tournaments with guaranteed prizes;

✔️ Reliability and security — operates under licenses, which ensures fairness and data protection;

✔️ Multiple rooms — the network unites several well-known poker rooms, which provides a variety of choices;

✔️ Loyalty programs and rakeback — generous bonuses for regular participants.

This is one of the leading poker networks, which offers a wide selection of games and formats.