Full Tilt Poker Room Review & Bonus Code Info
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Full Tilt Poker’s generous promotions and poker bonuses, high-stakes action (the highest anywhere!), and first-rate poker software, make Full Tilt Poker one of the best—and most played at—poker online poker rooms in the world. It also doesn’t hurt that they are backed and promoted by some of the most recognized professional poker players today: players such as Phil Ivey, Howard "The Professor" Lederer, and Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, to name a few. Full Tilt Poker is licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (holder of more than 300 online poker and casino rooms) in Canada, one of the world's leading gaming regulatory authorities. Full Tilt's shuffling algorithm and random number generator have been fully tested by Gaming Associates as a part of the licensing process. They also have a strict fair play philospohy that they adhere to. Full Tilt does it's best to make your gaming experience is safe, secure, and fair. Opened in 2004, Full Tilt Poker is a comparatively newer site, but for all the reasons discussed above, they have quickly built a reputation as a reliable and solid place to play online poker. |
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Team Full TiltAs mentioned above Full Tilt is supported by numerous professional poker players. Professionals players who are on “Team Full Tilt", include players such as Howard Lederer, Phil Ivey, Chris Ferguson, John Juanda, Jennifer Harman, Phil Gordon, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Clonie Gowen, Andy Bloch, Mike Matusow, Gus Hansen, and Allen Cunningham. These professionals promote Full Tilt and play exclusively on the site. Any time one of the professional poker players is playing at a table, it shows up in red in the lobby. Everyone should take a peek at a pro playing at least once. Full Tilt is the only online poker room where you have the chance to play with poker pros. Full Tilt also schedules regular live chats with the pros so you can ask them questions about the ins and outs of the game. |
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Full Tilt Poker is one of the three largest online poker rooms in the world! 
Software
Full Tilt software is among the top in online poker with great functionality, good stability, amazing graphics, and stellar customizations. Full Tilt Poker operates its own privately developed software (and is still managed by the original creators, including Chris "Jesus" Ferguson) on the Full Tilt Poker network. As Fulll Tilt is the only skin on the network, it has its own player base.
The lobby is simple to navigate and very user friendly. Stats are available both in the lobby and at the tables; you can view the view flop percentages, the number of hands dealt per hour, and your own game details. You can also take notes on your opponents and add them to your friend/foe finder for future reference. You have a choice of several cartoon style characters for your avatar. You also have the option to turn avatars off. You can set the “mood” of your avatar (happy, sad, angry, confused) to reflect how you feel so that other players can see your mood.
One of the best features of the Full Tilt software is the table customization features. For example, with the Full Tilt Poker Software you have the ability to resize tables. You can click and drag the table window to any size you want. You can also tile or cascade the table windows, which is great for multi-tabling. You can save the current view of the tables that you have set up so when you log in next time, the tables will automatically arrange in that order (up to five different layouts). The software also features several table view options: the classic round table style or the racetrack view (more of an oval poker table), both with or without avatars. And don't forget multi-tabling! Multi-tabling at Full Tilt is available for up to eight games at once. However, eight is the default. Full Tilt actually allows players to play up to 16 tables at once, but you have to email them and request it. Once you do, they will modify your account so you can play up to 16 tables at once.
Full Tilt Poker Lobby
One specific feature of the software worth mentioning is the “time bank.” Time banks give you more time during a game, “so you can give your toughest decisions the time they deserve.”
Full Tilt really listens to what the players want and need to make game play a great experience and as such, they are constantly updating and improving their software. For example, Full Tilt Poker has a MAC version of their software which a lot of sites do not have. Full Tilt Poker has also made their software available in several different langauges including, English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese (Brazilian).
Overall, the Full Tilt Poker software is sophisticated, fast, and consistent and makes playing at Full Tilt a pleasure.
Full Tilt Poker Game Table
Hand History
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Traffic
Full Tilt Poker is one of the biggest online poker sites today. As of April 2008 Full Tilt Poker has over 10,000 real-money ring game players at peak hours and over 65,000 real-money tournament players at peak hours. Traffic at Full Tilt continues to grow as they attract more and more players with their massive advertising campaigns and excellent bonuses for new players. Full Tilt's heavy traffic makes it easy to find a game no matter the time of day. Of course as Texas Hold'em is the most popular game there are always several games running no matter what. Omaha too is popular, with several tables always running. The Sit n Go's at all levels also receive a lot of traffic, including high stakes tables which start regularly around the clock. About 20% of all players at Full Tilt play high stakes poker ($100/$200 and higher), 50% prefer the average stakes ($10/$20 to $50/$100), and 30% are playing the lowest stakes. Despite the closings of some online poker rooms to U.S. players, Full Tilt has made it clear that US players are welcome at Full Tilt! Many U.S players have made Full Tilt their home and they now make up a large percentage of Full Tilt's player base.
Competition
The competition at Full Tilt is known as being tough, especially at the higher states. However, as Full Tilt continues to grow competition has softened up. Play at the lower levels is not nearly as tight as it was and competition is currently about average. The micro to lower limit tables can offer softer completion with some fishing. Overall, Full Tilt attracts those professional players who are considered to be the best in online poker, but also attracts plenty of novices.
Game Limits & Variety
Full Tilt Poker offers an excellent variety of games and stakes--probably the best of any online poker site out there! The stakes for the games at Full Tilt Poker are:- No Limit Ring Stakes: $.05/.10 up to $500/1000
- Limit Ring Stakes: $.25/$.50 up to $1000/$2000
- Sit & Go Stakes: $1/$.25 up to $2200/$90
Full Tilt supports three types of formats for their cash games: heads-up (2 player max), shorthanded (6 player max), or full table (10 player max). Tournaments are available in both multi-table and sit-n-go formats. Feel the need for speed? Full Tilt also offers tournaments in turbo format. In Turbo Sit and Go’s the blinds increase every three minutes. In Turbo Multi-Table tournaments the blind increases every five minutes.
Below is a chart of the games available at FullTilt.
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*H.O.R.S.E., H.O.S.E, and H.A. are fixed limit mixed games. Each letter of the acronym stands for a different game; the games are played in the order of the acronym. With mixed games, during play the game changes automatically every ten hands.
- HORSE is a combination of these games: Texas Holdem, Omaha, Razz, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Eight or Better (also known as Seven Card Stud High / Low).
- HOSE is a combination of: Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Seven Card Stud, and Seven Card Stud Eight or Better (also known as Seven Card Stud High / Low).
- HA is a combination of: Texas Hold’em and OmAha.
These mixed game variations are rarely available at other poker sites, so players wanting to compete at mixed games have an excellent opportunity to do so at Full Tilt Poker. Other poker sites may have a few of these cash mixed games, but the difference is that no one actually plays them there, while at Full Tilt Poker they do. Currently, mixed games are only offered in tournament and Sit-n-Go formats. The reason some people like mixed games such as these is that professional or specialist poker players do not have an advantage which allegedly reveals those players with "true" skill and ability.
Tournaments
Full Tilt is the favorite room of many people for large scale tournaments. With some of the biggest selection of tournaments to date and buy-ins starting from as little as one dollar to thousands of dollars, Full Tilt has something for everyone. Add a huge prize pool--with Full Tilt providing more than $4 Million dollars each week in tournaments--and that makes Full Tilt Poker a place you just have to check out!
Freerolls Tournaments
Full Tilt Poker operates plenty of free tournaments, many of which are multi-table events. Full Tilt Poker’s freerolls run in all game varieties, not just Texas Hold'em. What is more, Full Tilt features many free satellites to popular live poker tournaments like the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the World Poker Tour (WPT) and other big poker events. Full Tilt Poker also offers free tournaments where players can buy in with player points (Full Tilt Points) that they have earned on Full Tilt Poker.
Bonuses
Sign Up Bonuses
New players that sign up at Full Tilt Poker and receive one of the most generous poker bonuses online! Use Bonus Code FELT2008 to get a 100% Deposit Bonus, up to $600. What this means is that Full Tilt will match your first deposit, dollar for dollar, doubling your cash and your potential winnings!
For example:
- When you deposit $75, Full Tilt matches the $75, giving you $150
- When you deposit $250, Full Tilt matches the $250, giving you $500
- When you deposit $600, Full Tilt matches the $600, giving you $1,2000!
That means hundreds of extra dollars to play poker with - for free! Don't forget to put the code FELT2008 in the box marked "Bonus Code" or "Referral Code" when creating your new Full Tilt account to claim your bonus.
To "clear," or earn this bonus once you have signed up and entered the bonus code FELT2008, you will simply need to play real-money games, Sit & Gos, or tournaments on Full Tilt Poker. While you play, you automatically earn Full Tilt Points. As your points total grows (these points automatically accrue as you play), cash is put into your account. Click here to get your cash bonus now!
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Reload Bonuses
A reload bonus is a bonus that a poker room gives to its existing players. Usually, the reload bonus amount is a percentage of what the player deposits. Every few months Full Tilt Poker gives very generous reload bonuss, usually a 50% up to $500 match on deposits.
Loyalty Rewards & Promotions
Full Tilt Poker also has some of the best promotions in online poker. Their loyalty reward program for frequent players, their special guaranteed tournaments and their numerous satellite tournaments, make Full Tilt Poker top-tier! Read below for more information about these promotions and reward programs.
Full Tilt Points (FTPs)
Full Tilt Points (or frequent player points as they are called on other poker sites) are part of Full Tilt’s generous loyalty rewards program. Basically, the more you play, the more FTPs, you earn! You receive one point for every dollar in rake that is dropped, including fractional points. Most sites limit you to a maximum of one point for every hand, while Full Tilt lets you earn up to 3 points per hand. Every tournament you play results in 7 points per entry fee dollar. You can redeem your FTPs points for things like Full Tilt Merchandise, books, tournaments, and more.Iron Man Challenge
Qualify for one of the 4 monthly freerolls and the opportunity to play heads up against 3 poker pros for up to $100,000.50/50 Promotion
Play for $50,000 guaranteed with a buy-in of only $50 + $5.Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS)
Full Tilt hosts a series of multi-table tournaments every year called the FTOPS (Full Tilt Online Poker Series). It is held every three months, not yearly. Since the tournament series began in 2006, Full Tilt has given away millions of dollars in cash and prizes!$1,000,000 Guaranteed Monthly Tournament
Play for your chance to win your share of $1,000,000 in guaranteed prize money.Bust Out Bounties
Bust one of Full Tilts’ pros out of a tournament and win extra cash and prizes for each one you bust out.Big Money Sundays
Play for your share of more than $1 million in guaranteed prize money in tournaments every Sunday.FTP Tournament Leaderboards
Each month, Full Tilt award prizes and tournament buy-ins in three different categories based on players' performance in each tournament they play. The three different categories are:- Multi-Table Tournament Leaderboard
- Sit & Go High Limit Tournament Leaderboard
- Sit & Go Low Limit Leaderboard
World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2008 at Full Tilt Poker
For the last few years Full Tilt has given away seats to the WSOP as well as numerous prize packages, and this year is no exception. For example, Full Tilt will once again have their "$10 Million Main Event Mania" promotion. If you win your tournament entry at a FullTilt satellite, and then go on to win the Main Event, Full Tilt Poker will add $10 million to your first place winnings! Full Tilt is also promoting the "Race to the Main Event." Every Sunday until June 22nd, Full Tilt will be awarding three seats to the World Series of Poker via a freeroll. These are just a couple of Full Tilt's WSOP promotions!
Customer Service & Support
Full Tilt Poker does not offer phone support. They have 24/7 email support. They also have a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) page on their website with basic information. Full Tilt's response time varies. Sometimes you get a response the same day, other times it can take a day or two (with three days being the longest I ever had to wait). In most instances, you will receive a response the same day (a few hours). The support and technical team at Full Tilt are well-informed and through in response to any questions or problems you might have. You can contact Full Tilt Poker support at the following e-mail address: support@fulltiltpoker.com
Full Tilt Poker Deposit & Withdrawal Options
In the table below are the deposit and withdrawal options available to players at Full Tilt Poker. U.S. players cannot use all of these options. Below the chart is information about what payment options are available to U.S. players at CakePoker.
| Payment Processor | Deposit Options | Withdrawal Options |
| Bank Transfers | No | Yes |
| Cash Transfer | Yes | No |
| Click2Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Instant eChecks | Yes | Yes |
| MoneyGram | Yes | No |
| Check | No | Yes |
| MasterCard | Yes | No |
| Visa | Yes | No |
| Moneybookers | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
| MyWebATM | Yes | No |
| WebMoney | Yes | Yes |
U.S. Poker Player Deposit & Withdrawal Options for FullTiltPoker.com
DEPOSITS
- Visa or MasterCard Credit/Debit Card - Attempts to deposit this way for U.S. players are not always successful, but it does not hurt to try. Debit and check cards have a higher success rate than credit cards. The minimum deposit is $50, the maximum is $600. (600 is the most you can deposit in a twenty-four hour period).
- Instant Poker eChecks - This method can be used by U.S. and Canadian players. This is probably the most popular and easiest way for U.S. customers quickly make deposits at Full Tilt Poker. There are no fees for deposits (or withdrawals) and your account is funded immediately from your bank account directly into your Full Tilt Poker account. There is a $25 minimum deposit. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS METHOD IS IN BETA TESTTING AND IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO A FEW PLAYERS. Full Tilt is in the process of phasing in all users to access to echecks. For more detailed information about Poker eChecks, click here.
- MoneyGram (cash transfer) - U.S. players can make money transfers with MoneyGram. The minimum depost for cash transfers is $250. There are thousands of MoneyGram outlets across the nation where you can go and in person send cash directly to your Full Tilt Poker account. For more detailed information about MoneyGram's services and fees, click here. Full Tilt Poker MoneyGram transfers take about 30 minutes (to arrive and be credited to your account). There is a $50 minimum deposit.
WITHDRAWALS
- Bank Transfer - The minimum for bank transfers is $100, the maximum is $2,500. Once your personal information is verified and you have been approved for withdrawal, your bank account is credited within 7-10 business days.
- Check - You can cash out at Full Tilt via check. Once your personal information is verified and you have been approved for withdrawal, a check is mailed to you. Checks are sent by USPS mail and average 15 business days for delivery. You may request a check withdrawal once per 24 hours. Checks can be requested for withdrawals between $100 and $5,000.
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