Full Tilt’s software download is fast, and the Install Wizard is easy to use, although not exceptionally so. After the download is complete, the registration screen comes up. Full Tilt requires email confirmation to register, which is a minor inconvenience, however this is required to play for real money anywhere, and it only takes seconds so it’s not a big hassle for anyone to do. The game play and graphics are very modern and appealing- the vivid colours and user-selected avatar make the table play nicer to look at than most other sites. Play is speedy and simple to control, and the lobby menu is good as any other.

There is great action at the low stakes Texas Hold’em no-limit and Texas Hold’em no-limit fixed schedule tournaments. The software’s graphics and look-and-feel is innovative and has a nice cartoon-avatars feature. The software is constantly being improved with new features added all the time.

Traffic-wise Full Tilt Poker is considered to be online poker’s 2nd largest site following PokerStars, with over 25,000 online players during peak hours. Since Full Tilt Poker accepts US players it’s probably #2 during USA traffic peak hours and #3 during European players peak hours, which is PartyPoker’s stronger turf.

Software : The software is definitely unique. People can choose among an array of cartoon characters as their avatar. You are also able to display various emotions with the avatar. This adds a level of enjoyment to the game and is attractive to recreational players. From a hands per hour standpoint, the software is a little on the slow side.

Games : Full Tilt Poker players can choose from Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo, and Razz. Most players can be found in the low stakes no limit Holdem games. They also have a unique tournament game called HORSE. HORSE stands for Holdem, Omaha, Razz, Seven Card Stud.

Bonuses and Promotions  : First time depositor at Full Tilt Poker? Get a $600 Deposit Bonus: Get up to $600 at 100% match on your first deposit. Deposit at least $600 to get the maximum bonus. The bonus is given automatically, no bonus code is required.

More Details on the 100% up to $600 sign up bonus: Ring Games For each dollar raked from a pot, each player who was dealt cards for that hand will earn one Full Tilt Point. You earn partial points if less than one dollar is raked, and up to 3 points per hand. Each Full Tilt Point is worth $.06, $18 can be earned per 100 hands. The bonus amount will automatically be credited to your Full Tilt Poker Bonus Account, where it will remain and be released to your cash account in increments of 10% of your initial deposit or $20 whichever comes first. For example, make a one-time deposit of $100 and every $10 (or 10%) earned will be placed in your account. Deposit $600 and you will get credited for every $20 of bonus earned. At a rate of 3 points per hand, each $20 increment can be earned in less than 2 hours of play at only one table.

You can check your cash total and bonus cash balances from the Cashier window. You will continue to earn cash until you have received the full 100% of your bonus money. You have 120 days (4 months) to earn the deposit bonus.

Customer Service : Currently, they only have customer service via email. This is kind of annoying because it is nice to know that you can call and talk to someone in case a serious problem occurs. However, in my experience, they respond to their emails very quickly. Usually, I received a response within a couple of minutes.

Cashouts : Neteller cashouts should be received within 48 hours, but might possibly be received as quickly as a couple hours.