BetOnline Poker Review

BetOnline Poker Review

“BetOnline has been operating in the US for many, many years. The have a fantastic reputation for payments.”
~ Legaluspokersites.com Staff

BetOnline is a solid, primary poker site for US players, and a secondary site for most everyone else. They’ve been in business for over 20 years, nearly 15 of those years online. BetOnline has generous offers, too, including their $2500 deposit bonus and over $150k in monthly guaranteed prize pools. So you can play at their site knowing your money is safe, and that you’re getting a good deal. Betonline is mobile ready, offering a mobile app for Android and iOS users.

How Tough is the Competition at BetOnline?

Competition is relative. In other words, how good a player are you? Since there are players of all skill levels, chances are that you’re better at poker than someone else, so long as you have the basics down. It’s just a matter of finding those players/tables.

That said, some rooms are softer than others. BetOnline is no different. Here’s why:

• The sports betting and casino sections. People who like to bet on sports recreationally, or play casino games like roulette, craps or sic bo, aren’t looking to beat the games for a profit. They like to win, sure, but they’re looking more for the thrill, the opportunity to gamble. These are the types of players you want at your table.
• There are fewer pros. BetOnline has fewer players, variety of games and games running, so you won’t see nearly as many pro players as you will the larger sites. Fewer pros means softer games.
• Freerolls and small stakes (guaranteed) games. BetOnline caters to the smaller stakes players with their freerolls, micro stakes games and small buy-in guaranteed tournaments. These types of games (usually) attract weaker, less experienced players.

The bottom line is that you shouldn’t have a problem turning a profit at BetOnline. And the competition is soft enough that you shouldn’t lose your shirt if you’re just learning, too.

Deposits and Cashouts at BetOnline

You can use the following methods to make a deposit or initiate a withdrawal at BetOnline:

Are There Any Fees?

Banking fees will depend on the method you use, and in some cases, how fast you want your withdrawal.

• Paper Check – $50/7 days, $35/2 weeks, $25/month+
• Bank Wires – $45-$75
• ACH – $20-$75

Keep in mind that in addition to the fees, each banking method will have minimum thresholds that you’ll need to meet in order to use it.

Security

BetOnline follows the industry standard for keeping your information safe. All transactions are encrypted, and your personal information will not be sold or given to outside companies. There has not been any (major) known security issues/breaches to date either.

How Valuable are the Promotions and Bonuses at BetOnline?

One of BetOnline’s biggest selling points is their Lifetime Bonus Guarantee. This is a match offer where you can receive a 15-25% match on all deposits you make for life. The maximum amount you can receive per deposit is $2500, and it has a rollover of 6x.

The match, when compared to other sites, is weak. However, this is offset by the fact that you can receive free money every time you make a deposit. The rollover is on par with other poker sites, too. In some cases it’s slightly higher, but that’s not a big deal though.

BetOnline runs a couple of other promotions, too. One promo is their POPs points. You earn points by playing real money games, and then can take these points to enter money-added freerolls. BetOnline runs $150k+ in guaranteed tournaments every month, too. Neither of these promos are worth writing home over, but are a nice (subtle) addition to their Lifetime Bonus.

Other Products at BetOnline

Another perk to BetOnline is that you don’t just have to play poker. BetOnline offers other products including:

• Sportsbook – Bet on over 18 of your favorite sports, teams, players and props. Live betting is available, too, as is mobile betting.
• Racebook – Receive tips and bet on horses.
• Casino – Play a wide variety of casino games including blackjack, slots, craps, roulette, video poker and more.

You’ll be able to access these other products using your poker account. BetOnline runs promotions for each of these products that you can also participate in.

Breaking Down the BetOnline Software & Download

I wouldn’t say there is anything unique about BetOnline’s software. That’s not to say it’s bad, though. Their software, lobby and tables are functional, easy to use and look at. You can also layout and size tables how you want and contact support (live chat) from them. So while there isn’t anything unique, it works. Not every poker site can say that about their software.

Mobile Options for BetOnline Players

BetOnline doesn’t have a mobile app or download for their poker product. You can, however, bet on sports from your phone. Their mobile software is compatible with all the major devices including Android, Apple and Blackberry.

Operating System Compatibility

BetOnline has standalone downloads compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. You can read more about the BetOnline download here.

BetOnline Poker Network & License Information

BetOnline is apart of the Chico Poker Network, which was recently rebranded from the Action Poker Network in early 2012. BetOnline is headquartered and licensed in Panama City, Panama.