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Sky Pocker is a new poker room, and utilizes a very unique web based software (java client).  This means, no lengthy downloads, and you won’t have to have another poker client installed on your computer.  Here are some shots of their software:

Since they use their own software, they are able to create some really interesting features.  Some of those include:

Sky Poker Points – Like many poker sites, sky poker has a points system that rewards players for their loyalty.  Every time you participate in a Real Money Game you will earn valuable Sky Poker Points. This will be based on the stakes of the table below.

You will also earn Bonus Poker Points for buying in to any Multi and Single Table Tournament. You will earn 10 Poker Points for every £1 in entrance fees paid, for example, if you enter a £10 + £1 tournament, the £10 is your contribution to the prize fund and the additional £1 is the “fee” that you pay. This means in this example that you will earn 10 Bonus Poker Points. All loyalty points earnt will be credited to your account at the end of each hand or tournament  and can be viewed by going to ‘My Account’.

SkyPoker.com Special Features

Poker School – If you are still learning the game, Sky Poker has many great video tutorials and poker tips from their resident pros to help you improve your play.

Cool Avatars – Adopt your personality or mislead your opponents with someone else’s! Fun animated avatars are available to represent you at the tables.

Hot-O-Meter – This unique feature will provide you with a graphical opinion of the value of your hole cards. “On fire!”, “Fold’em!” and “Rubbish!” are some of the messages you might see. A useful guide for beginners who find it hard to fold pre-flop!

Hand Histories – You can click a button while you are playing that will provide you with an instant hand history without having to leave the action.

Folded Cards – If you fold before the end of the hand, and forget what you were holding, your folded cards stay on the screen to remind you what you were holding.

Advantages of Sky Poker

- Operated by a huge corporation that is very focused on customer service
- Play on TV against your friends and celebrities
- Unique software with lots of interesting features
- No download required
- 500 Free Sky Points on all new accounts.  Equivalent to 2 1000$ freeroll entries.
- Free No Deposit Bonus up to £150
- Up to £500 FREE with just a £10 deposit.

Disadvantages of Sky Poker

- When you sign up, you must enter your credit card information right away – This would usually have me very suspicious, but with a big name like Sky Broadcasting behind the operation, I am sure there is nothing to worry about.
- Sky Poker’s website can be slow during popular TV tournaments.  This problem should probably be resolved very soon.
- No client download – This is an advantage and disadvantage as some people like having the software installed on their computer rather than using a web browser.
- Limited deposit options – see above