PartyPoker Review

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Our Rating Of PartyPoker SA

Back in the mid-2000s, PartyPoker was the biggest site around, with parent company PartyGaming recording revenues of just under $1bn. However, it pulled out of the United States after the passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, and has seen its player base hit by the loss of American players.

But South African poker players don’t need to worry. PartyPoker.com is still the fourth biggest South African online poker site, and things have been on the up since the software underwent a recent overhaul. It currently provides a more social environment for SA poker players and others around the world, which is compatible with a number of operating systems and offers innovative rewards not seen elsewhere.

An Excellent Social Poker Experience

While PartyPoker is no longer the market-leading site it once was, there is plenty to say for its offering. Since PartyGaming merged with bwin to form new parent company bwin.party, efforts have been made to create a more social experience geared towards the recreational player. Of all the poker sites accepting South African players it arguably caters best to beginners looking for more excitement beyond the simple act of playing poker.

This top South African site offers its own fast-fold poker variant called fastforward on its unique new software, as well as unlockable achievements and regular 'missions' to complete. What's more, it is one of only a few South African online poker rooms that can be played on PC, Mac, iPhone, Android and Linux. There is even a no-download version that SA poker players can play on the browser of their computer or smartphone.

Online and Live Tournaments

Despite traffic being lower than elsewhere, SA poker players can enjoy a wealth of guaranteed tournaments at PartyPoker, even though it is not possible to play in South African Rand. Things are less great when it comes to cash games, though, with zero No Limit Hold'em tables available above $5/$10, although this does emphasise how well this South Africa poker site aims to cater to the recreational player.

There are also opportunities to play online satellites for events on the World Poker Tour, including one in Gauteng, meaning you can play at a South African online poker site to qualify for a South African live tournament. Party Poker is also great for customer service, with a toll free line for SA poker players as well as online support and live chat. You might have to play in US dollars rather than South African Rand, but cashouts are available through many methods including major debit and credit cards.

How We Reviewed Party Poker

Our review team is made up of experienced South African online poker players, who were familiar with the older incarnation of PartyPoker as well as the new version. To come up with a comprehensive review, our team has put in the hard hours playing at this South Africa poker site. You can trust our judgement to discover how it measures up in all the important areas like deposit bonuses, guaranteed tournaments and more.

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