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Originally Posted by Bornontilt
Where can I play limit Holdem? I tried to go on ignition as I assumed they would have it, but their lobby is the pits now. I would prefer not to deposit to find out. Short handed is fine. Any information would be helpful. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by lagano
is there any way to play in the United States without using your social security number to create an account?
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Originally Posted by zooeyglass2
Just starting to play again online and have been playing on ACR but I am looking for some mix games. Are they available on any of the NJ sites? I have heard SWC has some, but I have only heard of nosebleed stakes over there.
Here's the unadulterated scoop on limit/mix/draw games if you live in US imo:
1) Ignition killed limit holdem games w their lobby changes, the games are pretty much as dead as ACR limit games. It's too bad cuz they had the largest and softest limit holdem pool by far. But their ownership seems about as interested in poker as Amaya or Merge. Can't blame them; it's not where the big money is compared to their casino/sportsbook
2) SWC, while spreading all the fun draw games, 12 game mix, Big O, and OFC from tiny micro stakes to nosebleeds, and offering 50% rb if you are playing 3 handed or HU - they don't have a ton of traffic. Bornontilt, you can play flhe up to 1k/2k USD on swcpoker.eu and a few weeks back there were some epic days-long matches at these stakes. Zooey, stars NJ should have some mix but the player pool is small. At least it's fully regulated though.
It's a BTC-only site and there is no info required to play. 1 BTC = 1,000 chips. If you are willing to open sit or help start tables, you will get action at any stakes/games. But full games of 6 players are rare at limits above like 5/10 USD. It's my favorite site cuz of the wide range of games offered. It's the only place I can play badeucy or 2-7 td or Big O. They always pay.
3) Here's the stuff nobody will usually mention on 2p2: If you want to play HORSE, HOE, or OE there is an agent based site called pokermania that spreads those games. It's a private poker "club" like the ones in Asia, except this one has a player pool that is almost exclusively American and culled mainly from home games and live MTTs I guess. You need a log in and password and someone to get you invited (I'm not affiliate for anyone or anything, so what's in it for me by mentioning this is a bigger player pool). You can play on your phone which is fun.
Some agents will let you play on credit, just like private agent-based sportsbooks that US punters outside of Vegas usually use. The credit aspect is huge and is good for some and prob not so good for those who aren't as responsible. I prefer these sites aren't regulated. I don't want to get stiffed by some off-shore site with a kahnewaknee or Antiguan gaming certificate w no-name customer service. Very simple, easy, and discreet if you have a reliable agent. That's a big IF
As a recreational player who takes the game seriously, it's too bad that I and others like myself have to go to these crazy lengths in some cases just to find a half decent site that has the games I want to play. I can't beat the specialists at hunl or 6m PLO or hyper turbo SNG. So the only games I can even beat are mix games. Hopefully some people will find some of this info useful and more players will play online tomorrow that aren't playing today.
Until worldwide regulated poker comes back (5-10 years away imo), this is the bs Americans have to deal with to play online. Can you make money playing online in US? Yes. Can you make 100k/yr playing online from US? Lol, gl w that. Plenty of options but hard to tell the contenders from the pretenders. Every site being patronized by US players right now is solid . . . until it isn't
I'm in the streets daily so I think I have a decent perspective for a rec, but things can change faster then the price of ether when it comes to US online poker so if any info I provided needs correction by mods or anybody else, please correct me, otherwise it's not helping anybody. gl all
Last edited by MacauBound; 07-26-2017 at 01:57 AM.