Paradise Poker

One of the first and one of the nicest...

Paradise is a decently sized cardroom, and is very much a force to be reckoned with. Most hours of the day there are hundreds of real money players participating in Texas Hold 'em games (in addition to the multitudes playing the other games Paradise offers -- Omaha High, Omaha High/Low (Omaha8), Seven Card Stud, and Seven Card Stud High/Low. The site also features ongoing large guaranteed prize pool tournaments on a weekly basis.

...and one of the best.

Their interface is one of the best, and other cardrooms often play catch-up to their features.

Most online card rooms use a random number generator (RNG). The RNG’s algorithms at online gaming sites are tested for technical compliance. Card room integrity at Paradise Poker surpasses the current industry standard based on third-party reviews of their RNG and leads in all areas of the pre-requisites outlined in the shuffling review standards. The card room’s official website will have full information on the third party review histories of their card shuffling for poker games.

The amount of tables they have going, (real money and play chip tables) is great, and the action at even some of the low stakes tables can make you sweat. The site offers no-ante for their lowest stakes tables. Play with pro's such as Steve Badger! Allows seating at more than one table at a time. Offers personal statistical data of your session play. Very cool optional features including a drink and food menu (used for contests if you have a particular menu item sitting on your table), and a four-colored deck option. Large, easy-to-read cards. Excellent card placement for stud. The customer support response time and real-money deposit approval is fast. High integrity during server and connection snafu's. I believe that this is the overall most user-friendly card room to play at with its highly functional interface and consistent number of players seated 24 hours at low stakes tables. Paradise Poker will be hosting a World Poker Tour (WPT) Tournament aired on the Travel Channel.