BetOnline is widely regarded as one of the best US poker sites. The company was established in 1991 and it offers online games since 2011. Initially they were using the Chico Network’s platform, but they switched to Connective Games software in 2016, providing an even better poker experience for the players. 

At BetOnline Poker, new players receive a 100% first deposit bonus up to $1,000. Deposit at least $50 and use the code ‘NEWBOL’ to qualify for the offer.

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NetworkChico Network
Online since2011
TrafficTop 5 in the USA market
USA FriendlyYes (from all 50 states)
Country restrictionsAfghanistan, Australia, Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Malta, Myanmar, North Korea, Panama, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, United Kingdom, Yemen, Zimbabwe
Bonus100% First Deposit Bonus up to $1,000
Rake MethodWeighted contributed
Deposit optionsBitcoin, Visa, Mastercard, Checking Account, MoneyGram, Wire Transfer, Skrill, Neteller, Ethereum, Litecoin, BCH, XRP, other cryptocurrencies
GamesTexas Hold’Em, Omaha, 5 Card Stud, 7 Card Stud, 2-7 Draw, 32 Card Draw, Americana
SoftwareWindows, Mac, iOS, Android, Instant Play

First Deposit Bonus

Fund your account with a minimum deposit of $50 using code NEWBOL in the cashier and BetOnline will match your deposit amount dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000. Once credited, every time you earn $50 in rake, $5 will be released until all of your bonus money has been set free.

The bonus is active for 60 days, which is longer than for most of its competitors. 

Note: Deposit bonuses are optional and must be requested by the player when making a deposit. Please enter the “promocode” for the bonus you want to use when you are making your deposit. For example, use promocode NEWBOL to receive the first deposit bonus.

Please email your account number, deposit amount, date and time of your deposit and the specific bonus you are requesting to freeplay@betonline.ag within 24 hours of making the deposit. Your bonus request will be reviewed and, if your account is eligible for the bonus, it will be credited within 24 hours of making the deposit. 

Bad Beat Jackpot

Take a seat at any of the designated Bad Beat Jackpot tables (look for the yellow star), and if your Four of a Kind Deuces or better gets trumped by a better hand, you and all others playing at Bad Beat Jackpot tables will share in the sweet jackpot:

  • 20% player with Bad Beat
  • 15% winner of the hand
  • 12,5% players at the table
  • 12,5% players at other BBJ tables
  • 35% reseed
  • 5% fee

Plus, as the jackpot grows, BetOnline will periodically make the qualifying hand easier, increasing your chances of hitting the big one!

$1 Million Windfall Jackpot

Windfall Jackpot Tournaments are BetOnline’s version of the popular Spin $ Go’s with random prizes up to 100.000x multipliers. The buy-ins are between $3 and $30 and once the game starts you can watch the spinner in the center of the table to see how much cash you could be playing for, then the game will play out fast and furious (usually a game lasts 5 minutes or less).

BetOnline Poker Odds Calculator

BetOnline offers a FREE feature called “BetOnline Poker Odds Calculator” which is available for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS users. The software includes a Heads Up Display, odds, EV, Nuts hand alert and even automatic player tags. All you have to do is to download the it from the BetOnline website, then open the tool prior to launching the BetOnline Poker Room and it will automatically attach to your table as soon as you open it.

BetOnline Mobile App

BetOnline offers the ability to play cash games and tournaments (including Sit and Go's) on any mobile phone or tablet. Both iOS and Android work well. No app or download is necessary, all you have to do is to log in to your account on the BetOnline website.

Features:

  • Ability to play on up to 4 tables at once
  • Vertical orientation of the lobby and games
  • Efficiently designed multi-table play
  • Cashier support
  • Hand replay feature
  • Player chat bubbles
  • Crash and bug free
  • The smoothest mobile poker experience in the US market
Note: There's a no download instant play feature for PC's as well. To launch it, log in to your BetOnline account on their website, click on the "Poker" button in the navigation bar and there you'll find the Instant Play option.

Summary

With its soft games, great traffic without being overly reg-infested, and a very generous deposit bonus, BetOnline stands out among other US poker sites. Aside from being one of the most reliable and trusted platforms around, the software on which the games are played is also quite user friendly and smooth. In conclusion: whether you’re trying to settle on a primary online poker site or want to expand your mix of poker sites, BetOnline Poker is definitely worth your consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, BetOnline is licensed by the Panama Gaming Control Board and the poker site has been operating for a very long time, with no major unsolved problems. This proves that BetOnline is a legit and secure poker site.

BetOnline’s Random Number Generator (RNG) has been independently reviewed and certified by iTech Labs Certificate and Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) for meeting all standards. Every single hand dealt at BetOnline is completely random.

For Bitcoin and Altcoins the minimum deposit amount is 20$.

For credit cards, Western Union, MoneyGram and checking accounts it’s 50$.

For wire transfer 1000$.

Cashouts happen very fast at BetOnline, mostly within 24 hours. The fastest option is through Bitcoin.

Players can sit at a maximum of 12 cash game tables simultaneously. 

There are no maximum table limits for Sit n Go’s and tournaments.

Yes, BetOnline also has an outstanding casino games offering and a top quality sports betting platform.

For any issue their customer service team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact them via phone or email:

Phone:  1-888-426-3661

Email (General email): cs@BetOnline.ag and Poker email: poker@BetOnline.ag

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