Tiger Gaming

Review of Tiger Gaming Poker

If you are relatively new to poker or you know your skills are not the greatest, wouldn’t it be nice to find an online poker room where you can relax, have fun, and try to win a few bucks without the sharks attacking you from every direction? If that describes you, Tiger Gaming Poker is the perfect place to play online. Depending on your bankroll and what stakes you feel most comfortable playing for, you can select a table with limits as low as .01/.02 or as high as $5/$10. And to welcome you to the site, all new players start off with an exceptionally generous bonus that matches your opening deposit 100% up to $2,500.

Of course, you need to be certain that you are playing on a reputable site, where your money is safe and secure, you are treated fairly, and you are paid promptly. At TigerGaming Poker you never have a problem in that regard. Tigergaming.com has been operating successfully online since 1999, back when online gambling was just getting started. So you know you are dealing with a fair and reputable company.

Another really cool thing about Tiger Poker is all the tournaments and special promotions. So you are guaranteed never to be bored on this site. There is even an adjoining casino, so if you would like to take a break from poker and play one of the casino games, you can.

Tiger Gaming Poker is one of the best online poker rooms you’ll find specifically catering to casual and recreational players. If you are a skilled player wishing to play for high stakes or at least in games where the level of competition is comparable, you should look for another site. But if friendly, affordable poker in a non-intimidating atmosphere is what you are seeking, look no further. Many players just starting out make the big mistake of being too impatient to win as much as possible as soon as possible. So they get in over their head playing for higher stakes than they should and against players that are way out of their league. Tiger Gaming Poker is a site where you can start slow, if you need to it, then pick up the action and play for higher stakes when you are ready.

Security and Fair Play

Tiger Gaming Poker has been around for a very long time, since 1999 in fact, so it is no newcomer to the online gambling scene. Meanwhile, lots of new online poker rooms keep popping up, but without an established track record, so you never really know whether the site is going to deliver on its promises and treat its players fairly. With Tiger Gaming, you do know because there is no way the company could have stayed in business as long as it has if it were not running a legitimate operation and its customers weren’t satisfied.

Software

Tiger Gaming Poker is part of the Chico Poker Network. The company is owned and operated by Action Commerce, Ltd. and licensed in Curacao. Tiger Gaming Poker welcomes players from many countries, but unfortunately, no U.S. players are accepted.

Unlike many, if not most, online poker rooms today, the only way to access Tiger Poker is by downloading the software. There does not appear to be an instant play flash version or a means to play on mobile devices. This means in effect that you can only play on your own home computer. With today’s busy lifestyle, an increasing number of players greatly appreciate the tremendous convenience of being able to take their iPad, iPhone, or smartphone with them and have ready access to the games at any time no matter where they are. Hopefully, TigerPoker will correct this serious deficiency soon and release an app for both Apple iOS and Android devices. Meanwhile, the good news is that downloading the Tiger Gaming software is a quick and easy process that should take just a few minutes. The website is also very user-friendly and easy-to-navigate.

The Tiger Gaming software offers a couple of really cool features. The first is that you take notes on other players at your table. You can also set up a Buddy List, so you can play with your friends. And if you need to review the game basics before you start playing, there is a place on the website for that, too.

Banking

Banking at Tiger Gaming Poker is fast, easy, and reliable with a wide choice of deposit options (see list at the beginning of this review), most of which can also be used for withdrawal. All of your financial transactions are fully protected, and, unlike many other sites, Tiger Gaming prides itself on super-fast withdrawals. All withdrawals are processed within 24 hours, backed by a guarantee of double the amount and the next cash out free of charge. This is not a site where you are ever waiting for weeks wondering if and when you will receive your money.

Note that you are allowed one free withdrawal per month. Otherwise, you are charged a small fee.

Cash Games

The Tiger Gaming Poker ring games include No Limit, Limit, and Pot Limit Hold ’em and Omaha and Omaha Hi Lo. Hold ’em games range from .01/.02 to $5/$10. Omaha games range from .05/.10 to $1.50/$3. In addition, several old time games, including 7 Card Stud, Panguingue, Chinese Poker, Big 2, and Guts are offered in the “Legendary Games category.” However, these games are only available on old software. The current software does not support them.

This reviewer was surprised to see 7 Card Stud placed in this category and feels it does not belong there. Admittedly, this traditional form of poker is nowhere near as popular as hold ’em nowadays, especially with young people, but it is still being played, and many poker rooms still offer it. It is also frequently included as a tournament format. One sure way to render this game obsolete is to stop offering it. Instead, it should be more actively promoted. A site like this should at least offer it at low stakes (i.e., $1-$5) as an alternative to hold ’em.

On the other hand, if you like to mix up your poker with other casino games, the Tiger Gaming Online Casino gives you lots of options. The casino is perfect for when you want to take a break from poker and try another game. You can choose from slots, video poker, blackjack, American and European roulette, baccarat, keno, Caribbean Stud, Pai Gow, 3 Card Poker, and Red Dog. Also, what will work very much in your favor as a poker player is that many people, who are primarily casino game players rather than poker players, will be switching over at times to the poker part of the site. More often than not, they will be poor poker players who will be easy to beat.

Customer Support

Customer Support via live chat or email is offered 24/7 to address any questions or concerns you may have. There is no phone support.