Poker Heaven Summary
Poker Heaven was established in 2005 by IPN (International Poker Network) using Boss Media software. As such, Poker Heaven has a fairly high traffic rate, even with only a few short years in the online poker industry. The competition is notably soft at low- to mid-level stakes. The game variety goes beyond the standard Hold’em, Omaha and 7 Card Stud games, offering 5 Card Stud and 5 Card Draw as well. Poker Heaven even has its own television network, PHTV. Members of the online poker room can win a seat at a live taping of PHTV.
Poker Heaven Software
Poker Heaven is powered by Boss Media software, available in a downloadable poker client (Windows only) and a no-download java client that is compatible across all operating systems. The design has been called simplistic, but not in a bad way. Clutter-free tables and the straight-forward concept make Poker Heaven particularly enjoyable, especially for die-hard poker fans looking for swift software and tastefully designed poker tables that are easy on the eyes. Even the newest online poker player should have absolutely no problems navigating the user-friendly interface.
The Poker Heaven lobby supplies all of the statistics essential for joining a suitable game – viewed-flop percentage, average pot size, hand player per hour, seated player stacks and more. Yu can participate in up to only 4 simultaneous poker tables, rather limited compared to some of today’s online poker rooms, however the fast software keeps all tables moving with perfect ease. There is no mini-view option, offering only a full-size window with tabs to switch between tables.
Poker Heaven Deposit Bonus
New players who make their first deposit at Poker Heaven can receive a welcome bonus of 100% up to €500. Within 30 minutes of depositing, the bonus cash will appear in a ‘pending bonus’ account. The bonus is released in €5 increments for every €25 contributed to rake. If the full bonus is not released within 60 days, the remainder of the pending bonus will expire. Your bonus status can be tracked in the Poker Heaven lobby. (Note: Poker Heaven affiliates earning Rakeback will receive the bonus in €10 increments for every €75 in rake contribution.)
Poker Heaven Ring Game Variety
The game variety at Poker Heaven is above average, offering players ring games of Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, 7 Card Stud, 7 Card Stud Hi-Lo, 5 Card Stud and 5 Card Draw. Games vary between No Limit, Fixed Limit and Pot Limit, with heads-up, short-handed and full-table action. The lowest stakes are €0.05/€0.10, scaling up to €100/€200 in NL games. The substantial traffic rate ensures open tables in all game varieties at most hours.
Poker Heaven Tournaments
Poker Heaven pays out €2.5 million every month in tournaments, with the largest weekly guarantee carrying a minimum €100k prize pool. Multi-table tournaments include a full line-up of playing styles, from Re-Buys and Add-ons to Freezeouts and Turbos. Sit’n’Go tournaments support heads-up, short-handed and full-table games. Unfortunately, all tournaments – MTTs and SNGs - are Texas Hold’em only. The occasional Freeroll competitions are a great way to build a bankroll and help new online poker players learn the ropes without putting any cash on the line.
Poker Heaven Player Traffic/Competition
Averaging 10,000 peak-hour, real-money players, Poker Heaven is steadily active in all ring game varieties. Tournaments are very well populated, with about 6,000 of the overall traffic gravitating to SNG and MTT tables. Soft competition is found in abundance, especially at low- to mid-level stakes and cheaper buy-in tournaments.
Poker Heaven Promotions
Poker Heaven updates most of its promotions on a monthly basis, offering special Freerolls and the occasional reload bonus. Tournament leaderboards are a constant, giving the top players a chance to reap the rewards for their loyalty and skill. Referring your friends to Poker Heaven is worth €50 per friend.
Poker Heaven is a virtual haven for satellites and qualifiers to major live poker events. Right now, players can win their way into the Master Classics of Poker Main event in Amsterdam, scheduled for November 2008. Buy-in directly to the semi-final qualifier for €400, or enter satellites and win your way in for as little as €5. The Scottish Championships are coming up in Edinburg, and Poker Heaven is hosting satellites to this live poker tournament as well, starting at €2.20 to buy-in.
Poker Heaven Payment Options
Poker Heaven boasts fast deposits and withdrawals, supplying a good selection of payment methods to choose from. US player deposits are not accepted at this time.
Deposit Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Visa Delta, Maestro, Solo, NETeller, Moneybookers, InstaCash, ClickandBuy, Click2Pay, Moneta, PaySafeCard, Wire Transfer, Bank Draft and Check.
Withdrawal Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Visa Delta, Maestro, Solo, NETeller, Moneybookers, ClickandBuy, Click2Pay, Bank Transfer and Check.
Poker Heaven Customer Service
The customer support staff at Poker Heaven is fast, friendly and reliable, available 24/7 in live chat, over the phone or by email. Toll-free lines are offered for UK residents. The email support is very fast and the FAQ page is highly informative for most general questions.