So guys, when you were doing your research, you picked the site depending on...what?

[madd scientist]

anyone looking for advice on sites to avoid: DOYLESROOM.COM HAS MADE ME WAIT OVER 6 MONTHS FOR MY CASHOUT.

they constantly lie to me about it being sent.... stay away. SCAM SITE.

 

[Grindit9]

Rakeback percentage plus good deposit bonus.

 

[GCB]

Usability. pokerstars has this annoying "feature" where when you are playing multiple tables you have to click a window twice to for the controls to work--once to give the window focus and once to manipulate the controls. That was enough to tip me over to Full Tilt.

Rakeback wasn't an issue because unfortunately I already had a Full Tilt account.

 

[madd scientist]

i got a check today from doylesroom... after 6 months, nothing... complain on internet forums, and get aggressive with phone support = paid in about 2 weeks.

it's sick that this is what it took for this transaction, when these transactions are fundamentally the only REAL product all online poker sites offer.

(side note: i had received a check in the past, and it bounced, so stayed tuned a few weeks to see if i have any more problems.)

 

[Grindit9]

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Go spam somewhere else

 

[NFLD_REBEL]

I first started playing at poker stars and then Full Tilt because a friend had suggested they were the best sites. He was wrong of course, there are other sites where it is easier to make money on. The prize pools may be smaller but there are a lot less donkeys to avoid.

 

[Poker Orifice]

First of all I like to play MTTs so I'll choose a site that has some good tournaments like Titan or Full Tilt...

Titan has good tournaments?? I had no idea. I've got an account on there but have never played any of their MTT's. I'll give a few a try.

Personally I picked the two sites I'd seen advertised the most on TV - Pokerstars & Fulltilt, figuring they must be reputable if they're running advertisements a few dozen times per day (in my region). I guess I just got lucky with my choices.

 

[bilgert]

I had a similar thought process as poker orifice. With all of the advertisements for Full Tilt and poker stars, I thought I would be relatively safe.

FTP has always been pretty prompt with their payments to me. I've requested checks 3 times (never more than $300) and I received it within weeks in each case.

I had heard about Doyle's Room dragging their feet on payment, so I stayed away.

 

[Worak]

Can't say anything about Doyles - never played there but I can say that FT and Ps have payed out / transfered all the money I requested within days....

 

[illphillllllll]

i will give any u.s. friendly site a chance. every site is a little different so its good to check out them all and see what fits you best. i like ring games on some sites and mtts on others. its great to have multiple sites so you can have a little choice depending on the mood your in.

 

[skullstomp]

lots of stuff.

how many people play there
if they are considered easy or hard
their table limits [lowest i found is full tilt]
tournaments
rakeback
promotions
look and feel

hope that helps!

 

[andreashann]

Thank you all.

Indeed, it's very helpful.