Fortune Poker

Posted by Lassieham , 20/07/09

Overall score: 3.0 / 5

Network: Boss Media

Country of Origin: Malta

Established: 2003

Accept US Players: No

EU Based: Yes

The site in General
Fortune Poker is a poker site with a huge following mainly because of its outstandingly personalized service and much-praised cardroom manager.  European customers will pay no tax on their winnings, and it is part of the Boss Media network, which caters mainly to the European market.  The main selling point for Fortune Poker is its “fishiness” – it is not unusual for 60% of players to see the flop even at higher limits, and this makes it a very attractive hunting ground for more experienced players.

Big name pros
None

Software
Fortune Poker's  software has recently been revamped, and Fortune Poker proudly boasts new graphics and polished looks.  Their cards are crisp and clear, their tables, which you can run up to 5 multi tables, are easy to see and stand out well, and the lobby is very easy to navigate.

Tables  
The software allows you to multi-table up to 5 (providing your screen can fit them on clearly and your computer has the resources). Two handy features of Fortune Poker to help with multi tabling are the timer which allows you to see how long you have left to decide on your next move, and the hand history, so you can learn from previous hands.

Layout

Special Features
Fortune Poker has its own poker school, featuring the rules of the games, a glossary and mock hands which takes you through a hand of Texas Hold’em and Seven Card Stud step-by-step.

Player Traffic
Fortune Poker is on the Boss Network and so has a large shared player base, which continues to grow quickly. There are about 1300-1400 players at tables at peak times and 2600 – 2800 at the tournaments. The majority of players are European so peak times tend to be in the evenings.

Ease of Game
The Hold'Em tables can see 80% of players to the flops, the Stud and Omaha tables some people don't appear to have a fold button, and if you can handle the high variance due to the looseness of these games, you can make a lot of money here.

Game Variety
In addition to Hold’Em, Fortune Poker offers Omaha, 7 card stud, and 5 card draw variants of poker. The usual no limit, pot limit and fixed limit game types are on offer, with a good range of sit & go and multi tables scheduled tournaments.

Bonuses and Promotions
Fortune Poker has many different bonus and promotion opportunities for new and experienced players. The new players though will qualify for an exciting €1,000 signup bonus and 30% Rakeback! Existing players and new players both have access to the Fortune Poker Frequent Player Program where players are able to earn points which can be exchanged for poker merchandise, entry into special tournaments, and other prizes. Players will earn 1 FPP point for every quarter paid in rake or entry fees.

Rakeback
Fortune poker offers  30%  Rakeback.  It it aBoss Media requirement that your rakeback must be over €30 in order for Fortune Poker to pay it to you.

Rake Info
Fortune Poker takes a rake of 5% up to a maximum of $1 on low stakes games ($1-$2 limits), and up to a maximum of $3 on tables with limits ranging from $2-$4 to $8-$16. On high stake games however the player is favoured with the rake starting at 50c and only going up to $1 ($10-$20 to $20-$40 limit tables).

Deposit/Withdrawal
Webdollar - Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Switch, Solo, Neteller, Paysafe Card, Wire Transfer, Bank Draft, Cheque / Check. Neteller withdrawals take 3-5 days.

Support
Fortune Poker stand out on the Boss Network in regard to support due to their manager, who is always accessible to the players, and likes to get to know each player individually, and help them in any way that he can. They also offer 24 hour support via telephone.

As a valued SmartGambler  player we are offering 30% Rakeback  and a sign up bonus of 200% up to €1000. 

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