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Review of Walker Poker
Our average rating – 82.2 %




Bottom Line
“U.S Players Are Welcome!”

Site addresswww.walkerpoker.com


Start of operation – 2007
Gaming software – Merge Gaming
e-mail[email protected]


Software type – Download version
Direct downloadDownload Walker Poker
Download size – 3.6Mb


Walker Poker – Accepts US players


Rating – 82.2%
Customer Service
Software and Graphics
Player Traffic/ Volume
Soft Competition
Financial Security
Tournaments
Game Variety
Signup Bonus
Loyalty Bonus

Games that can be played:

Limit Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha H/L, 7-Card Stud Hi/Lo, No-Limit Texas Holdem

Languages that the software supports:

English

Operating system compatibility
Windows Compatible Poker room
Short Description



Full Description

WalkerPoker is a new member of the Merge Gaming network, one of the top poker networks, it receives a fair amount of traffic.
As a member of the Merge Gaming Network, they do allow U.S. players!


Special Events
• $50,000 monthly freeroll tournament for earning 5000 comp points
• WSOP, WPT, APPT and Aussie Millions tournaments are offered – you can win your way to your favourite event for buy-ins as low as $2.

Poker School
Walker Poker has an online poker school that explains all of its games and includes a strategy section. The site gives all the basic instructions that a new player would need to start.


Software and Graphics

Their software has graphics that are a fresh change and attractive. Their interface is very easy to use and anyone can master it as it is straight forward. They have some unique features that separates it from the average site. You can have the dealer deal the remaining cards when everyone folds or expose a single card when you muck. You can have your player ranking showing or trophies displayed for tournament wins.
The site allows for filtering of tables which is a very useful feature. This software runs smoothly and is stabile and secure. Overall their software has some excellent features and runs well and is designed with the player in mind.
Games

• Texas Holdem – Limit, No Limit, Pot Limit
• Omaha Hi Poker – Limit, No Limit, Pot Limit
• Omaha High-Low – Limit, Pot Limit
• Seven Card Stud – Limit, Pot Limit
• Seven Card Hi Lo – Limit, Pot Limit
• 5 Card Stud – Limit, Pot Limit
• Razz – Limit, Pot Limit
• 5 Card Draw – Limit, Pot Limit
• Triple Draw – Limit, Pot Limit
• Badugi – Limit, Pot Limit
• Mixed Games – SHOE, RASH, HOSE, HORSE, HO, HA, HAR
• Poker Tournaments
• Casino Games – Blackjack, Roulette, Caribbean Stud
• Video Poker – Joker Poker, Deuces Wild, Jacks or Better
• Backgammon

The Limits
• Limit – starts with micro-limit of $0.10/ $0.20 up to $50/ $100
• No Limit – starts with micro-limit of $0.02/ $0.04 up to $50/ $100.
• Play money is also offered

Poker Tournaments

Multi-table tournaments are aimed at players looking for lower buy-ins. Sit & Go’s offer much larger buy-ins ranging up to $1040. There are plenty of freerolls offered daily with various formats. Tournaments are offered for Hold’em and almost all other games. The largest guaranteed tournament is their Monthly $50,000 Guaranteed Freeroll.
Player Traffic

Walker Poker’s traffic has almost doubled over the last year. Over 2,000 ring players and 6,000 players are at the tournament tables during peak periods.


Soft Competition

The traffic here consists of mostly mediocre players which attracts a lot of players hoping to make a profit.
Signup Bonus

Walker Poker offers a 100% bonus on your first money deposit up to $750. Bonuses are earned by getting comp points by playing at the tables. For every 500 comp points, you earn $1. First time depositors also get an entry into the $500 Freeroll for new players.

Refer a Friend Bonus
Every player you refer earns you $25 and both you and your friend get a seat in the $2,500 Refer-A-Friend Freeroll.

Loyalty Bonus / Promotions

Walker Poker has a royal flush bonus that pays 100 times the big blind. They also offer a redeposit bonus of 50% of your second deposit up to $200. They have numerous freerolls daily that are offered every 3 hours.
Customer Service

Walker Poker ensures that customers are always content. They have 24/7 Online support and you can reach them by email and they have an online F.A.Q. Walker Poker has a good response time for your emails.
Financial Security



Deposit Methods
Currently Walker Poker accepts the following deposit methods:

• Credit/Charge Cards -(Visa, MasterCard) Min $25 deposit
• Moneybookers – For Europe, the Far East and Latin America, Moneybookers Deposits are an instant, secure and easy way to fund your Pacific Poker Account. Min $10 deposit
• ACH/eWalletXpress – the industry leading payment solution for US and Canada players. min $10 deposit
• EcoCard – the fastest global internet payment solution. Min $10 deposit
• Wire Transfer

CashOut Methods
You have the following options to receive your winnings:
• eWalletXpress
• Moneybookers
• EcoCard
• Wire Transfer


Advantages:

  • Very soft play

  • Good variety of limits

  • Excellent variety of games

  • Casino, Video Poker and Backgammon built in

  • Excellent structure for tournaments

  • Tournaments in all variety of games

  • Software has player notes and player ranking

  • Support includes live support, email and telephone

  • Turbo and regular tables

  • Players earn comp points while they play, and these points can be converted into cash.


Disadvantages:

  • Tournament selection is geared towards mid to small bankrolls



Deposit methods     Withdrawal methods
   
  • Credit Cards:
    • Visa
    • Mastercard

  • E-Wallets:
    • Neteller
    • MoneyBookers
    • Click2Pay

  • Bank Accounts (Offline):
    • Wire Transfer

  • Other:
    • EcoCard
    • Express wallet

   
  • E-Wallets:
    • Neteller
    • MoneyBookers

  • Bank Accounts (Offline):
    • Wire Transfer
    • Bank draft



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