Redkings Poker Summary
Established in 2006, Redkings Poker is a member of the Ongame Network, providing explicit graphics on a full range of online poker games, as well as online casino games. Available by download or an Instant Play Flash version, Redkings Poker is compatible across all major operating systems. With some of the highest stakes in the industry, rich-blooded poker fans can enjoy up to $500/$1,000 blinds in FL ring games. Player traffic is extremely high, revealing very loose competition at lower stakes. Depending on your starting bankroll, new players can choose from 6 different first-time deposit bonus worth anywhere from 100% up to $250, to 2000% up to $5,000 – by far the highest welcome bonus in the online poker industry.
Redkings Poker Software
The software that powers Redkings Poker is provided by the Ongame Network, offering both a downloadable version, compatible with Windows PC, and a Flash version that loads directly in your browser, compatible with PC, Mac and Linux. The software has been noted as a resource hog at times, but the graphics are simply stunning, with a nice selection of decent looking avatars. They can of course be toggled off to reduce table clutter. The user-friendly lobby and table features are easy to use, offering plenty of customization options including four-color decks.
All of the standard lobby stats are visible; viewed-flops, hands/hour and avg pot size. Note taking and personal stats are available at the tables, with separate in-game hand histories for ring games and tournaments, as well as a downloaded hand history that is very comprehensive and easy to use. Multi-tabling allows up to 4 games at once, running uninterrupted on respectably modern computers. On the downside, multi-tables are all fixed-size windows with no mini-view options available.
Redkings Poker allows members to take their game on the road, down the sidewalk, or anywhere else their mobile device can pick up a signal through the new Redkings Mobile Poker Room. All of the same great game varieties are accessible on your PDA and/or cell phone as can be found in the online poker room, offering both real money and play money tables.
Redkings Poker Deposit Bonus
With so many different types of online poker players out there, it seems Redkings Poker didn’t feel it was right to offer everyone the exact same deposit bonus. Instead, Redkings Poker has provided 6 different welcome bonuses to suit any player’s starting bankroll and level of play, plus entry to Sunday’s $100 Shuffle Up Freeroll, exclusive to new players.
100% up to $250: Use Redkings Poker Bonus Code “HEARTS250” to receive a 100% bonus up to $250. Collect 8 player points for every $1 of the bonus within 30 days to release.
100% up to $500: Use Redkings Poker Bonus Code “DIAMONDS500” to receive a 100% bonus up to $500. Collect 9 player points for every $1 of the bonus within 45 days to release.
100% up to $1,000: Use Redkings Poker Bonus Code “KINGS1000” to receive a 100% bonus up to $1,000. Collect 10 player points for every $1 of the bonus within 60 days to release.
500% up to $1,250: Use Redkings Poker Bonus Code “KINGSIZE1250” to receive a 500% bonus up to $1,250. Collect 8 player points for every $1 of the bonus within 60 days, released in 25% increments. Requires minimum $100 deposit.
1,000% up to $2,500: Use Redkings Poker Bonus Code “KINGSIZE2500” to receive a 1,000% bonus up to $2,500. Collect 9 player points for every $1 of the bonus within 90 days, released in 25% increments. Requires minimum $150 deposit.
2,000% up to $5,000: Use Redkings Poker Bonus Code “KINGSIZE5000” to receive a 2,000% bonus up to $5,000. Collect 10 player points for every $1 of the bonus within 90 days, released in 25% increments. Requires minimum $250 deposit.
Redkings Poker Ring Game Variety
Redkings Poker offers an above average selection of online poker games that includes Texas Hold’em, Omaha and Omaha Hi-Lo, 7 Card Stud and Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo, plus 5 Card Draw. All games vary between Fixed Limit, No Limit and Pot, both in Cash Games and Sit’n’Go tournaments. Play just for fun with play-money, or raise the stakes by making a deposit and playing for real money. Stakes start at $.05/$.10 and scale up to ultra high stakes of $500/$1,000 in Fixed Limit Games, or $50/$100 in No Limit.
Redkings Poker Tournaments
The tournament schedule at Redkings Poker is packed with value, offering buy-ins from $1 into the hundreds. Guarantees offer daily prize pools of a few hundred dollars scaling up to $20k, $50k and $75k, with a $100k GTD each Sunday. Qualifiers to the most lucrative tournaments are held daily for a more cost efficient entry option.
Freerolls are held often in all varieties, including Open Freerolls, where anyone can enter; Points Freerolls, where players need a certain number of points to enter; Restricted Freerolls, where the winners must collect some player points to release the prize; and Freeroll Qualifiers that award seats in bigger events.
Redkings Poker Player Traffic/Competition
The Ongame Network is known to attract a lot of skilled players, resulting in fierce tournament opposition towards the final table, regardless of purse size. In general, the larger the prize, the sooner the competition tightens up. The juiciest competition is found in the ring game sections, mostly at the lowest stakes.
As of August 2008, Redkings Poker averages peak-hour, real-money traffic of 9,000 in ring games and 45,000 in tournaments. Ring game traffic is concentrated mostly in FL and NL Texas Hold’em, with a good number in the Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo variants, as is the case with any online poker room. However, 7 Card Stud and 5 Card Draw games are steadily gaining a loyal fan base at Redkings Poker.
Redkings Poker Promotions
As the name implies, Redkings Poker is very rewarding to any player who is dealt two red kings. Play Hold’em cash games to the showdown with red pocket kings and if you hit a bad beat (lose), Redkings Pokers give you $50. Win the hand and you still get $10, plus the winning of the pot.
Refer your friends to Redkings Poker for a quick $50 bonus for you and your friend. Bonus is released when both you and the referred friend earn 400 player points.
High Rollers can use Redkings Poker Bonus Code “MB2500” to receive a $2,500 bonus when depositing via Moneybookers. Requires 8 points for every bonus $1 in 30 days to release.
Several tournaments are held exclusive to residents of certain regions, like the Aussie Daily, Canadian Daily and European Daily events. A Royal Tournament is held each week with a $20k GP and only $10 buy-in. For even more value, join in the weekly Lucky Dollar tournament that costs only $1 to enter and features $2,500 cash added.
Redkings Poker Payment Options
Redkings Poker accepts a variety of payment methods for funding and cashing out of your online poker account. Note that US players are not accepted at this time.
Deposit Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Click2Pay, NETeller, Moneybookers, WebMoney, InstaCash and Western Union.
Withdrawal Methods: Visa, Click2Pay, NETeller, Moneybookers, WebMoney, InstaCash, Check by Mail and Check by Courier.
Redkings Poker Customer Service
Redkings Poker has a very good customer support team, offering 24/7 assistance through live chat support, email and telephone. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, providing fast responses to all inquiries.