Casino Euro

Full Review of CasinoEuro Poker

Ever since online poker began, there's always been a certain stigma attached to playing your poker in one of the countless online casinos that use the game as little more than an add-on to what is primarily a site for roulette, blackjack and slot machines.

When an online casino tries poker, you generally end up with an insipid version of the game that rarely offers the atmosphere and excitement of the more accomplished specialist poker sites.

Instead of going the same way as so many online casino sites before them, when Casino Euro decided to add poker to their growing catalogue of online gaming entertainment they went straight to the quality end of the market by using the OnGame Network software that had already been enjoying considerable success elsewhere.

Since then, Casino Euro Poker have enjoyed a rapid rise in popularity that has seen them earn a loyal and sizeable customer base through one of the most generous loyalty schemes in online gaming, while newcomers are constantly amazed by the generosity of the first-time deposit bonuses that the site offers.

Yet although the OnGame Network software gives the game an air of familiarity, there's a distinctive European flavour at Casino Euro Poker. The colour schemes, textures and use of European currency instead of traditional dollars gives an almost Parisian feel to proceedings and the overall effect seems to work very well.

One of the places where Casino Euro Poker have really excelled is the attractive sign-up bonus for first-time deposits which are followed up by an ongoing bonus scheme that sees players continuing to earn more money every time they make a deposit.

Casino Euro Poker offer a respectable 50% sign-up bonus up to a maximum of €111 which works out at around $155 in traditional poker currency. This may not seem particularly amazing when you look at some of the initial deposit bonuses being offered elsewhere, but Casino Euro Poker definitely go one better when you need to deposit again.

While you continue to place funds into your account during your first month, Casino Euro Poker will pay you a 30% bonus on all deposits up to a maximum of €100. That's another extra €30 to play in your first month which suddenly makes the bonus situation at Casino Euro Poker look very generous indeed.

But it doesn't stop there! Stay with the site after your first full month, and Casino Euro Poker offer the same 30% bonus on all deposits but up to a maximum of €200. That's a whole €60 extra to play with every month just by coming back to the site.

Further funds can be earned using the Refer-A-Friend program, with an extra €40 per referral to be earned subject to your friends and family meeting wagering requirements. There's also a VIP club which offers special bonuses and promotions with some really nice prizes available.

All of this has led to Casino Euro Poker enjoying excellent levels of traffic on their site and although overall figures include visitors to the casino, it isn't unusual to see up to 5000 players in the poker rooms themselves. This gives players an ideal chance to find their own choice of playing level and affordability.

The software itself is consistent with other poker sites that are part of the OnGame Network, and delivers a fast, stable game that looks and feels great but doesn't get lost in eye-catching gimmicks or features that it simply doesn't need. The static avatars look crisp and provide a point of reference without completely taking over the poker experience and the colour scheme lends a very authentic quality to your game.

Using European currency can feel a little strange at first but definitely adds to the European feel of the site. Thankfully, dollars are used at the table itself so the betting patterns of your play shouldn't be affected at all. The OnGame Network software also carries all the usual features associated with it, including player notes, game history and player statistics.

The lobby area is easy to use although the software can run slowly on occasions but it's never usually too difficult to find a table that suits your game.

Casino Euro Poker offers a good variety of different games including the ever-popular Texas Hold 'Em, Omaha and 7 Card Stud as well as including variants on all three.

And although Casino Euro Poker is fundamentally a casino site, there's still a superb range of tournaments to enjoy including no limit Hold 'Em games starting at a $1 buy-in. There's also the chance to play in ChampionChip qualifiers that sees a massive $300,000 weekly prize pool across the OnGame Network and there's a whole host of live tournaments including qualifiers for APT events.

There's the usual selection of short-handed, heads-up and round table games with tables starting at 25c/50c that go all the way up to $25/$50 although private tables can be created to where you can set your own buy-ins or table stakes.

Withdrawal are simple, with electronic payment normally taking one working day. Payment onto your Visa account is also possible and takes between three to five working days to complete. Wiring money directly to your bank account may take up to seven days.

Customer service is comprehensive with live chat, a telephone support line and e-mail facilities. Staff are amazingly helpful and there's also an extensive FAQ section on the Casino Euro Poker web site that should be able to help with any other questions you may have.

Casino Euro Poker really look like they've done their homework and have produced a site that sits comfortably alongside some of the giant of online poker. The bonuses are generous, the gameplay is enjoyable and that unique European feel offers a superb alternative in online poker that makes Casino Euro Poker well worth a visit.