Betfair Poker Review:

Aside from being one of the biggest brands in the sports betting arena, Betfair has been offering poker since 2001. Today, under the watchful eye of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the brand runs a platform that’s perfectly tailored for low stakes players. However, as we discovered, there’s also some hidden value for regular grinders thanks to one of the best rakeback rates in the industry. To learn a little more, come with us now as we take you through our Betfair Poker review

All €5+ deposits at Betfair Poker are processed instantly and you’ll be able to use credit/debit cards as well as online solutions such as PayPal and Skrill. On the way out, €10 is the minimum withdrawal and eWallet payments can be processed within four hours.

On the surface, Betfair Poker has an impressive welcome package. Available to all new players that deposit at least €10, the deal consists of the following:

• A 200% deposit multiplier up to €1,000
• A week’s worth of free Wild Twister Poker tournament tickets
• A €5 MTT token
• €10 in casino slots credit
• Two welcome missions where you can earn Twister Poker tokens worth €1 and €5

Overall, the value of the package is higher than the industry average. Indeed, when you look at Betfair’s business partner, Paddy Power, you’ll see that newbies get €20 in free tokens and a 100% deposit match up to €200. When you compare the two deals side-by-side, Betfair Poker’s clearly has the advantage. Interestingly, this value seems to hold true as you bore down into the specifics of each bonus.

For example, the €5 MTT token will give you free entry to any tournament of equivalent value and, as long as you use it within 45 days, you can play and keep any winnings you collect. Unsurprisingly, the €10 casino credit is only “playable”, which means you can’t withdraw it. However, anything you win using can be kept or cashed out once you’ve met the 40X playthrough.

For the week’s worth of Twister Tokens, the first will go live on your account after an initial deposit. Following this, subsequent tokens will be unlocked as you earn 25 status points in a day. What does it take to earn 25 status points? €1 in rake. So, within a seven-day period, you’ll need to rake just €7 to earn seven Wild Twister Poker tickets.

Finally, the cash bonus worth up to €1,000 is unlocked in €10 increments. To release an increment, you’ll have to accrue 1,250 status points or, in real terms, rake €50. Again, the ratio effort to reward ratio is quite impressive. By simply clearing the bonus, you’re hitting an effective rakeback of 20% which is a fantastic base-rate offer.

In our opinion, if you’re a casual player, the tournament tickets will represent the most value. However, everyone should appreciate the 20% effective rakeback you can achieve while you’re clearing your welcome reward.

Betfair Poker mobile is available as a native app for iOS and Android devices, which means you’ll get access to a full roster of games and promos while you’re on the move. In real terms, that means you can play Hold’em and Omaha cash games from as little as €1, tournaments, sit & gos, speed poker and 6+ Hold’em via your mobile or tablet.

When it comes to functionality, the feature worth noting is the quick search option. Instead of forcing you to scroll through long lists of tables, you can key-in certain variables, such as the stakes you’d like play for, and the software will call up the relevant tables. This makes the process of picking out a table a lot slicker and, moreover, something casual players can use to dip in and out of games without too much hassle.

Aside from the loyalty scheme, Betfair Poker has a Missions system designed to keep players active. In reality, these offers won’t interest high stakes players. Although they do offer some extra incentives, they aren’t really lucrative enough to make pros go out of their way to complete them. However, if you’re a casual player that wants to add something to their loyalty payments, Missions are not only useful but entertaining.

Indeed, as well as giving you a chance to earn free tournament tokens or reload rewards, the Missions get you to try new things. For example, if you only play Hold’em cash games, you might be prompted to try a Mission offering €5 in credit for playing an Omaha tournament. For us, this is the main reason Missions are interesting. Yes, they have some financial value, but their real appeal is the fact they get novices to expand their poker horizons.