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History of PokerOK

Until the end of 2018, Lotus Poker was a very popular poker room in the Russian-speaking poker community. However, towards the end of its existence, the room began to receive complaints related to delayed payouts. The problem was never solved, so as of 2019 the company ceased its activities. 

Representatives of the closing poker room told their customers that all the money in players’ accounts would be returned by the new brand. It just became PokerOK. Indeed, all debts were returned, the players’ funds were not affected, and they continued to play online poker, but not in Lotus – in PokerOK. 

PokerOK has been rapidly gaining popularity since its introduction to the market. In the summer of 2021, the room managed to overtake its nearest competitor and win first place in the ranking of the most visited rooms in the world. Traffic is still growing and has long exceeded the mark of 100,000 connections. 

Games and traffic

At PokerOK you can find all the usual formats and types of poker. And the game is available in the whole range of limits. Attendance peaks in the evening, Moscow time, which will be very convenient for local players.

Cash games

PokerOK has the highest number of users in Hold’em cash games. Limits start at NL2 and go up to NL5000. The minimum buy-in is 20BB, so even at the highest stakes, recreational players can still be found. 

You will experience no shortage of cash games at any time of the day. Hold’em and Omaha tables (including 5-card draws) are available at all limits 24/7. And during the peak time there are over 100 tables, and the game is even available at $500/1000 bets. 

PokerOK is one of the few rooms where you can find a lot of cash tables on Hold’em 6+ rules. There is active play on all limits with ante from 1 cent to $500. On average, 60 tables are assembled for this discipline. 

Rush-n-Cash fast poker is very popular among cash players. Here, prizes are randomly dropped and jackpots are played for the strongest combination. Races with large prize pools are held. 

AoF format has also gained great popularity in PokerOK. Poker fans are attracted to this format by its simplicity, the ease of decision-making and high traffic. The player initially has 8 blinds on the stack and the game is played at the 4-max table. They can only flush or fold. This is also where the biggest jackpot is played. Games are played not only in Hold’em, but also in Omaha. 

Tournament schedule

Today, PokerOK is the leader in terms of the number of tournaments, the total guarantee and the number of players participating in them. So this room is perfect for tournament poker players. There are hundreds of events from $1 to $1050 organized in the room every day. The loading of this room will be quite enough for any regular.

The most popular freezeout series is GG Masters. Tournaments can be played for between $25 and $1050. The weekly guarantee in this series exceeds the $3 million mark. 

For high rollers in PokerOK there are suitable events too. Tournaments with buy-ins from $525 to $10,300 are held here regularly. The guarantee can reach $1 million. 

Every day there are popular Daily GTD tournaments, which are divided into 4 categories, depending on the structure of the growth of the blinds. There’s $8 million in guaranteed prize pools every week. The $250 buy-in Main Event runs from Mon through Sat, with $40,000 in prizes. On Sunday, the guarantee reaches $225,000. 

Most of the tournaments are no-limit Hold’em events. Although you can find a lot of events on Omaha and Hold’em 6+. There are also major series in the room, which came to the Internet from the offline. For example, the World Series of Poker or the World Poker Tour.

Spins

The lottery jackpot tournaments from PokerOK are called Spin&Gold. The structure and the principle of action is similar to the usual Spins. They take place in a 3-max Super Turbo format. However, it is possible to distinguish some features peculiar to PokerOK Spins:

1. There is an insurance payout with the buy-in if a multiplier of x2 hits. The maximum multiplier reaches x12,000. 
2. How big the multiplier is depends on how many initial chips players have, how fast the blinds increase, and how long it takes to hit the time limit. 
3. By participating in the Spin&Gold Challenge, you can get rakeback of 10-60%. 

Since 2021 it is possible to play Spins at 6-max tables. In the same year new SnG formats appeared – AoF SnG and Battle Royale. 

PokerOK Software

The PokerOK client was created by NSUS Ltd. In terms of its quality, speed and functionality, it is one of the leaders in the world. The software can be installed on any device: Mac and Windows computers, smartphones on iOS and Android. 

You can set the output tables as a list, or group them by limits. In the second case you can see how many tables are grinded and set the corresponding marks, or make notes directly in the profile of each opponent. 

The rules of poker room PokerOK forbidden to use third-party software to collect statistics. If you break it, you can lose your account and all the money on it. 

However, the main stats can be found out without using trackers. Available own service PokerOK called PokerCraft, where the history of hands are stored. From there, they can be uploaded to popular trackers like Hold’em Manager and Poker Tracker. Statistics on your opponents are displayed using SmartHUD.

PokerOK poker client abounds with unique features. Here are just a few of them:

1. It is possible to buy a share for buy-in in certain tournaments. 
2. It is possible to place a straddle at the cash tables, i.e. a blind bet. It is carried out before the BB, and allows the latter to complete the trade. 
3. Ask Fedor – A great learning feature that can be used in any hand by simply clicking on Holtz’s picture. 
4. Run It Twice – When placing an all-in, an opponent with a lesser chance of winning can suggest that your opponent scroll the board 2 or 3 times. 
5. Video messages are available. 
6. Large selection of emoticons and emoji, many different communication chips and cool avatars. 

Mobile version

The appearance of mobile Poker software is similar to the club apps from China. Thanks to the vertical layout of the tables, you can play quite comfortably even with one hand. The mobile client is not truncated in any way compared to the desktop version. So you can play all the formats and types of poker that are available in the PokerOK lobby. 

Deposits and Cash-outs

Several financial instruments are available for deposits and withdrawals at PokerOK: bank cards Visa, Skrill, Neteller, ecoPayz, MuchBetter, cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, USDT, USDC). The minimum deposit amount is $10. 

Depending on the geolocation, the list of available payment systems may vary. At the withdrawal of funds the commission of $1 is withheld, or 1% if using cryptocurrencies. It takes from 1 to 5 days to cashout. The monthly withdrawal limit is 50 thousand dollars. 

Bonuses and promotions PokerOK

PokerOK has created attractive playing conditions for new users, as well as for regular visitors. Thus, under the terms of the welcome bonus you can get an additional 25% cashback. You can get big prizes by participating in leaderboards. If you play actively and take part in all the promotions, it is quite realistic to reach the bar of 60% rakeback or even higher. 

First Deposit Bonus

When you make your first deposit you will be able to double the amount, but no more than $600. You have 90 days after making a deposit to wagering the bonus. For every $20 of rake generated, $5 from the bonus balance is credited. As a result, new players may receive an additional rakeback of 25%. The offer also applies to all subsequent deposits made within 60 days as long as they do not exceed $600. 

Rake and rakeback

The commission in PokerOK is standard and equals to 5%. Cap rates depend on the number of players at the table and the limits played. Even if the flop is not reached, as long as there is over 2.5B in the pot, rake is charged. 

Rake is distributed between the players not in proportion to their contribution to the pot. Additionally the source of money (deposit or winnings) is taken into account. I.e. the biggest rake is credited to those players who play entirely with money from the deposit. Minimal rake is credited to those regulars who play with winning money. 

In fast poker a similar commission of 5% is charged with a 5 BB cap. In Hold’em with a short deck the cap is 3 ante. In tournaments, on average, the room takes 10% of the buy-in.

Loyalty Program

The loyalty program, called Fish Buffet, includes over 20 levels. For generated rake, players receive FP points. By collecting these points, you increase your level in the loyalty program. As you move to each new level, you get the opportunity to run the wheel of fortune and win a random prize. Prizes can range from 10% to 100% of your rake. 

Of course, it is difficult to count on 100% rakeback – this prize is extremely rare. However, getting 35% rakeback on a regular basis is quite an achievable task for any regular. 

Starting in 2020, the loyalty program has new rules. Once you reach certain statuses, you will be able to receive a steady rakeback of up to 60%. 

Reliability

PokerOK Poker Room is licensed by the government of Curacao. The random number generator is regularly tested by independent commissions. The British site has one of the most reliable and well-known licenses – UK Gambling Commission. 

The security service closely monitors compliance with the rules of the poker room. One of the most important rules – it is strictly forbidden to use third-party software and any means that give an advantage over the other players. In other words, you can’t even open pre-flop charts in your browser during the game. Therefore, you should be vigilant and try not to break the rules. Otherwise, you can easily lose your account with all the funds on it. 

Support Service

If you have any questions and problems concerning money transactions or the account, you need to write a corresponding appeal to the e-mail support@ggpokerok.com. There is also Live Chat, where you can solve minor issues that do not require much time. There is a group in Telegram where players’ appeals are also accepted. 

Pros and cons

Summing up about PokerOK, we can highlight the following positive aspects of the poker room:

1. The leader in cash traffic among all poker rooms in the world. 
2. Huge selection of formats and disciplines, including Hold’em, Omaha, 5-Card Omaha, Shortdeck Hold’em, etc. 
3. The biggest tournament grid with events from world famous offline series (WSOP). 
4. Great poker client for PC and not at all cut down on software for mobile devices. 
5. Generous promotional offers with over $7 million in prizes every month. 

Of course, PokerOK has its disadvantages, here are the main ones:

1. The commission is taken even in the pre-flop. 
2. Rake is distributed depending on the source of money. 
3. It is forbidden to use trackers. 
4. Bumhut is forbidden, there are special rules for sit-outs and table selections. 

PokerOK is currently the leader in the online poker industry. This room will be a great place to play for regs and amateurs alike. The former will get access to a rather weak field and a huge selection of tables and tournaments. The latter will be attracted by promotions, exclusive game formats and a poker client with fun chips.