Poker Host Review

PokerHost has made a move, effective March 8, 2010, Poker Host is now at home on the Merge Gaming Network. All US poker players (except KY residents) can enjoy one of the best online poker rooms on the internet! As the details of the move and new promotions are released, we will update this page.

One of the biggest changes is that now you can claim a 200% bonus on your 1st deposit up to $2000 FREE! That is up from the old 100% to $600 bonus they offered prior to the move.

Player Volume:

Although the move to Merge Gaming has somewhat reduced the player volume, we predict this to only be a short term issue as the network is growing and there are some plans for other major poker rooms to join in. You will also find qualifiers to major land based live tournaments like the Aussie Millions, Irish Open and the WSOP.

Currently you can expect between 2,500 and 4,000 players online with the peak times being during the evening hours (eastern US time). The cash tables have action at most all micro to mid stakes levels. The high stakes levels are less populated but there is still plenty of available tables to join. Get started now.

Poker Host Promotions:

Special $1,000 Freeroll Entry

Open an account with Poker Host here prior to 3:00 pm eastern on March 27, 2010 and you will be automatically entered in the Poker Host $1,000 Private Members tournament that runs on March 27th at 4:00 pm eastern! No deposit is needed, all you need to do to qualify is sign up with our special links and you will be automatically entered in the game! Get your seat now!

As an added value, if you make a first deposit at Poker Host prior to 7:00 pm eastern on March 28th, you will also be entered in the $250 Initial Depositors Tournament that runs on March 28th at 8:00 pm eastern. And you still get up to $2000 FREE thanks to the 200% poker bonus (see below)

• 200% Poker Bonus - When you make your first deposit with Poker Host, they will match your deposit at 200% up to $2,000 in free bonus cash! Once you make your first deposit, contact support via live chat or email and inform them of the deposit bonus you wish. The bonus clears 1/10 at a time and cash is moved from your bonus account to real cash account as you earn VIP points (Frequent Player Points).
  
  
• Royal Flush Bonus - Anytime you are on a real-money Texas Holdem cash table, (Ring Game) and get a Royal Flush, Poker Host will pay you 100 times the big blind amount! Please note: Both pocket cards must be used and the hand must go to showdown.
  
  
• Bad Beat Jackpot - Turn the sting of a Bad Beat to a profit! Play on the Bad Beat cash tables and if your four of a kind (7's or better) lose on the river, Poker Host will pay you off with 35% of Bad Beat Jackpot! This jackpot grows very larg, very fast too! As of right now, the current Bad Beat Jackpot is at updating...
  
  
• Birthday Promotion - If you send in your photo i.d. to confirm your birthdate to PokerHost you will receive a special birthday gift of free entry into the Bounty Tournament Leader Board with a chance to take out one of the Poker Host team members and qualify into the monthly leader board. You may also get a chance to win an extra special deal of cash!
  
  
• Loyalty Store - As you earn your VIP points by playing in real money ring games and tournaments, you can plan your purchases in the Poker Host loyalty store. All items are available to purchase using your gold chips. The store is well stocked with just about anything you could want... Plasma TV's, computers, monitors, even professional grade chip sets.

Funding options:

Pic-Club Neteller Moneybookers PaySafe Card MasterCard Visa American Express JCB Diners Club	Sofortüberweisung PostePay Poli iDeal Solo GiroPay CarteSi Bank Transfer Check
Many other options exist, Contact live chat for assistance in funding your account.

Games Available:

With the move to the Merge Gaming Network, Poker Host is now offering a wider selection of poker styles. Previously they only offered Holdem and Omaha and 7 card. With the new and improved software you can now play 5 card, lowball and badugi plus more variations of the 7 card games! Try it now!

Casino Games

Poker Host also offers an casino games available by clicking the "Other Games" button while in the poker lobby. Your bankroll in the poker room carries over to the casino and is ready to play with once the casino launches. All games are flash based so the is no need for any downloads. The biggest advantage to this casino is being able to fund both accounts with one wallet. You do not need to set up another account. Just select your game and place your wager. Soon, Poker Host will be adding more games and slots.

Set up your free Poker Host account now!