Sun Poker Review

(Please Note: This site does not accept players from the USA)

Sun Poker is a well rounded online poker room. The software is quick and stable with good graphics and a decent game variety. Part of the CryptoLogic Network, the poker room experiences a fairly high traffic volume, especially on weekends averaging as high as 12,000 players. Sun Poker used to attract an extremely high rate of traffic, but since they no longer accepts US players, there has been a noticeable decline in members. New players continue to join however as Sun Poker offers a great New Player Promotion in the form of a $10,000 Freeroll. Players may choose to play for "real money" or "real fun" (free), as described on the Sun Poker web site.

100% Up to $250/$500/$500 Bonus - No Bonus Code Needed!

New players who sign up a real money account at Sun Poker are presented with several first deposit bonus options, each with their own Bonus Code. Note that when you enter a Bonus Code and click Apply (as described below) you should get a message stating the Bonus Code has been applied successfully. Also note that this Sign-Up Bonus is not just for New Players, but may be utilized by existing members one time each and every month at Sun Poker. All bonus options must meet clearing requirements within the calendar month they were applied. The 3 Choices are $250, $500 or $500 Bonus

The games available at Sun Poker are decent, but nothing exception. Players can choose from Texas Hold'Em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud and Hold'Em Blackjack, available in Fixed Limit, No Limit and Pot Limit varieties. Limits range from $0.25/$0.50 to $150/$300. Single table and multi-table tournaments are available, though Sit'N'Go's are strictly 6-player and 10-player tables with buy-ins ranging from $1+$0.20 to $500+$30. Multi-table tournaments include guaranteeds, turbos, satellites and MPP buy-ins.

Sun Poker provides a good selection of consistent tournaments, boasting $4 million each month in Guaranteed Tournament prizes. Multi-table tournaments begin every 15 minutes, awarding at least $100,000 daily. Buy-ins start as low as $1 ranging up to $500, with the lower buy-ins heavily populated. Freerolls are infrequent and usually require an invite. A popular $50,000 Guaranteed Tournament is held every Sunday a 3pm EST. Most guaranteed tournaments who's prize pool is not offset by the number of entrants implement overlays into proceeding Freerolls.

Sun Poker is powered by the iPoker Network, a leader in the online poker software industry. The graphics are vibrant, with dynamic red felt tables 4 deck colors. Vital Lobby statistics supply viewed-flop percentage, average pot size and hands played per hour. There's a very good hand history function. The software supports Poker Tracker and gameplay in 3 currencies, USD, Euro and Pounds. The time clock is short compared to most online poker rooms, which fast-paced players appreciate.

Deposits can be made in 3 currencies, US Dollar, Euro and Pounds Sterling. Withdraws are generally made in the same manner as deposits. Availability of some deposit and/or withdraw methods are subject to a player's geographical location.

Deposit Methods: Visa, MasterCard, NETeller, Citadel, FirePay, Click2Pay, PaySafeCard, EFT, Bank Wire, Certified Check and Personal Check.

Withdraw Methods: Visa, MasterCard, NETeller, Citadel, FirePay, Click2Pay, PaySafeCard, EFT, Bank Wire and Check.

The customer service at Sun Poker provides 24/7 assistance via e-mail, telephone and live chat support. Response time is very quick and the staff is generally knowledgeable in most areas of service. Sun Poker does supply a Help/FAQ page, but specific details are lacking in many areas.