Sky Poker Review

Sky Poker Overview

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Sky Poker

Sky Poker is the poker arm of the BSkyB Group Plc. Launched in 2007, the company uses the slogan “Where Poker Comes Alive”.  One of the biggest advantages Sky Poker has is its credibility and familiarity to subscribers of their satellite television channels.

There is also the opportunity for players to have their game covered on television. Coverage of Sky Poker games typically have a presenter and an analyst, with occasional studio guests. Each hand shown is analysed by both the presenter and the analyst.

In addition to their successful poker division, customers can also enjoy Sky Bet, Sky Casino and Sky Bingo.

Variety of Games

Sky Poker was up until recently a poker room focused 100% on Texas Hold’em which was great for fans of the game, but not so appealing for players looking for more game diversity. However, it now offers Omaha and Omaha Hi Lo but these games are not as frequent or popular as the Hold’em tables.

As you would expect, Sky Poker boasts a range of cash games, sit-and-go and multi-table tournaments at varying buy-in levels to appeal to both beginners and more seasoned players alike.

Tournaments & Freerolls

Players at Sky Poker have the opportunity to be featured on televised tournaments and such games are clearly marked. There are numerous satellites and tournaments taking place every day, including the televised Online Poker Series.

New players are automatically entered into two £1,000 freeroll tournaments as soon as they have played real money poker for the first time. The freerolls take place every Tuesday and all you need to do is turn up to confirm your registration!

Bonuses & Promotions

Sky Poker offers new customers £10 completely free to play any of the tournaments or sit-and-go’s and is valid for seven days. Just enter the promo code POKER when you register a new account!

You then have 30 days in which to accrue as many points as possible to receive a welcome bonus worth up to a maximum of £1,000.

Every £1 you pay in tournament fees earns you 10 poker points. You need 75 poker points for a £5 bonus and to get the full £1,000, you will need 15,000 poker points.

You can continue to accumulate points after the welcome period and receive cash on a monthly basis depending on how many you earn. For example:

• 250 points = free entry to a £1,000 Guaranteed Tournament.
• 500 points = £5.00
• 1,000 points = £15
• 5,000 points = £100
• 10,000 points = £275 and entry to the “Priority Club”
• 24,000 points = £1,000
• 40,000 points = £2,000

As a “Priority Club” member you get additional benefits such as a 25% boost on your cash for points bonus, direct buy-ins for any Sky Poker Tour event and exclusive promotions and freerolls.

Finally, Sky Poker offer a “refer a friend” scheme where every friend you refer will be rewarded with £50 cash for you and £25 for your friend.