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Cool Hand Poker http://www.coolhandpoker.com |
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| Date reviewed: Monday 1st of February 2010 |
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Cool Hand Poker Review
Cool Hand Poker has only been in existence since 2008, but already its winning plaudits from players in all walks of life. It’s geared towards those; who are new to the game; want to improve their skills or those who simply want to enjoy a game of poker without the pressure of playing like a pro. Cool Hand Poker players are encouraged to play at their own pace and can even practise their skills without spending any money. With all measurements in place this poker site offers a safe and secure online environment.Licenced in the gaming jurisdiction of Gibraltar, you are safe in the knowledge that Cool Hand Poker is going to meet very high standards of fair play and regulation.
Cool Hand Poker lobby and typical poker table format
Gameplay - 8/10
The usual array of poker games can be found at Cool Hand Poker including Texas Hold ‘em, Five-card Stud, Seven-card Stud, Omaha and One-on-One Poker. The way it differs from many other online poker rooms is by limiting players to only two real money tables and one tournament table at a time. This will frustrate certain players who like to play as many multi-hands as possible, but for newbies it is essential to developing your game. A sort of “walk before you run” approach to playing poker.
All software is provided by industry leader, Microgaming which in turn ensures easy navigation, speed, quality graphics, usability and smooth, uninterrupted game play.
Promos - 9/10
New players at Cool Hand Poker can look forward to a 100 percent cash match on all their initial purchases up to $350. Unlike most poker rooms that only promise a once-off match offer Cool Hand promises to match all deposits 100 percent until the player has deposited $350!
Furthermore they can take part in daily freeroll tournaments that won’t cost a cent to enter. There are loads of daily prizes including cash, cool hand points, tourney invitations and other great giveaways. Leader board challenges in turn reward players for improving their player ranking.
Transactions - 9/10
Cool Hand offers a variety of safe and easy-to-use banking options ensuring that deposits and withdrawals are hassle-free. Once players have registered real accounts, they can transact online using credit cards, debit cards, web wallets such as NETeller, Entropay and Ukash as well as a few other alternatives. Players can rest assured that their privacy and security are ensured as Cool Hand Poker incorporates all the latest and safest encryption technology.
Customer Service - 6.5/10
Cool Hand Poker only appears to have one method of support, a live chat service. Personally, I found this chat box annoying as it resized my firefox browser to fit the chat window. This didn't happen in IE, but not all of us use this browser. Wait times are not too long, but can take up to 10 minutes at busy times. Support agents are quite knowledgeable, but I would prefer to chat with someone, especially when it gets complicated.