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Name: BetFred Poker

Website: http://www.betfred.com

Email: support@betfred.com

Telephone: 0800 032 0878

US Players Accepted: No

BetFred Poker launched in 2005 and is part of the world's largest independent bookmakers, BetFred. They're part of the iPoker Network and use Playtech software which means there is always a high volume of traffic and a good variety of games.

With its centralized cashier system players are able use the same bankroll for poker, sportsbook and casino which is a great benefit for avid gamblers of other persuasions.

BetFred claims to be the 'Bonus King' and prides itself on the great promotions, offers and added value tournaments which it provides.

Network: iPoker

Software: Playtech

Get a 100% bonus upto $600 when you make your first deposit at BetFred Poker. Bonuses are released by earning points playing ring games or tournaments. The bonus is paid out in increments of $10. You must earn 500 points for each $10 of your bonus.

You will also receive free entry into two $1,000 New Depositor Freeroll Tournaments.

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VIP Status - Every time you play real money ring games or tournaments on BetFed Poker you earn VIP Club Points which count towards their VIP status. The more VIP Club Points you generate each month, the higher the level you attain, and the more rewards you can earn.

The number of points you earn will be dependant on your current VIP Club Level and the type of games you are playing. Every player begins at Iron VIP Level, but the higher your rank, the quicker you will earn VIP Club Points.

Using a weighted average, they upgrade your status based on your VIP Club Points accrual over the last three months. This means that you can take a break away from the tables and still stand a good chance of maintaining or upgrading your VIP status.

All players that have played a full calendar month will be eligible to an upgrade on the first day of the following month.

If you successfully work your way to their elite 'Diamond' VIP Level, you will be eligible to earn a monthly bonus that has no upper limit.

As you climb the VIP Club ladder, not only will you accrue VIP Club Points at a quicker rate, but you'll be eligible to a number of other privileges such as monthly bonuses and VIP Club Freeroll Tournaments. Players with a minimum VIP Level of Bronze (Level 2) also have the option to cash in their VIP Club Points at a rate of $5 for every 5,000 points.

Sit n' Go Jackpot Tables - Sit n' Go Jackpot Tables are much like any other single table tournament however with an added extra. If you win the required number of tournaments in a row you get huge bonuses. There are four different buy-in levels to suit all levels of players with bonuses ranging from $2,000 to $50,000. Each week that a jackpot isn't won the prize fund gets increased so there is an even greater pool to win.

$1,000,000 Guaranteed - BetFred Poker run a monthly tournament with a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. The buy-in is $500+$35, players can also qualify by way of a number of sit n' go and MTT satellites with buy-ins starting from as low as $0.44c.

$250,000 GP Freezeout - Played each Sunday at 18:00(GMT). The buy-in is $300+$20, players can also qualify by a number of sit n' go and MTT satellites with buy-ins starting from as low as $3.50c+$0.30c.

$50,000 Guaranteed Freezeout - Played each Saturday at 18:30(GMT). The buy-in is $100+$9, players can also qualify by a number of sit n' go and MTT satellites with buy-ins starting from as low as $8+$0.80c.

$150,000 Guaranteed Re-buy - Played each Friday at 20:00(GMT). The buy-in is $100+$9, players can also qualify by a number of sit n' go and MTT satellites with buy-ins starting from as low as $1+$0.10c.

Daily $50,000 Guaranteed Re-buy - Played every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 18:45(GMT). The buy-in is $50+$5, players can also qualify by sit n' go and MTT satellites with buy-ins of $5.50c+$0.50c.

Monday Night Omaha - Every Monday night at 20:00(GMT) BetFred Poker hold a $8,000 guaranteed Omaha tournament. The buy-in is $100+$9, players can also qualify by a number of sit n' go and MTT satellites with buy-ins starting from as low as $1.50+$0.10c.

$1,000 Freeroll Bounty - This unique event offers BetFred Poker players the opportunity to play as the bounty player. In order to do so, they simply need to eliminate the designated bounty player of the previous week. Any winnings won by bounty players are theirs to keep, and if they should be lucky enough to reign victorious by winning the tournament, BetFred Poker will double the bounty prize and add it to their winnings. To qualify for this weekly tournament, players simply need to accumulate 750 Betfred Loyalty Points in the week prior to each event.

TIPS 2009 (The International Poker School) - T.I.P.S offers intermediate to advanced players a chance to not only improve their game and go to the next level but also to play against Europe’s best pros for large cash prizes and entry into the world’s biggest tournaments.

The value of is £325 and includes: Three sessions each one with a different professional player, the ability to ask the pro’s any question you want, Sit & Go tournaments with the pro’s to practice your skills, a final Multi-Table Tournament with big prizes, food and drink.

Irish Winter Festival 2009 - BetFred Poker are running a ticket only satellite promotion to the Irish Winter Festival, 2009. Each ticket only super satellite winner will receive a seat to the Irish Winter Festival Main Event worth $2,300.

Poker Cup Australia 2009 - BetFred Poker are holding a super satellite promotion to the Poker Cup Australia. The event will be held at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, September27th and October 5th, 2009.

The value of the packages available is $7,500 and includes: $2,200 AUD buy-in to the Main Event, $550 AUD buy-in to the Tony G Celebrity Shootout, $550 AUD buy-in to the NLH Six Handed event, $2,000 for 6 nights’ accommodation for the player and a guest at the Crown Promenade Hotel in Melbourne, $200 AUD for a welcome party to all iPoker players and a guest, $55 for registration fees and up to $2,550 for flights and spending.

International Team Poker League 2009 - BetFred Poker are running a super satellite promotion to the first International Team Poker League land based event for online qualifiers. The event itself will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on November 6th and November 9th, 2009 and has an estimated prize pool of $1,000,000.

The value of the packages available is $6,000 and includes: $3,200 + $300 buy-in to the Main Event, $600 for 5 nights’ accommodation in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, $100 for handling fees and up to $1,800 for flights and spending.

ECPokerTour Malta 2009 - BetFred Poker are holding a super satellite promotion to the ECPokerTour Malta, which will be held at the Casino Di Venezia, which is located at Vittoriosa Waterfront in Malta, from November 13th to November 15th 2009.

The value of the packages available is $5,000 and includes: €1,500 + €150 buy-in to the ECPokerTour Malta Main Event, €1,100 for 4 night’s accommodation at the Excelsior Grand Hotel Malta, daily breakfast and dinner for 2 people (except for alcoholic drinks), $70 for registration fees and up to $1,000 for flights and spending.

WPT Marrakech - Betfred Poker are holding a super satellite promotion to the WPT Marrakech, which will be held at the Es Saadi Gardens & Resort, in Marrakech, Morocco from 12th October to 19th of October, 2009.

The value of the packages available is $8,000 and includes: €4,500 buy-in to the Main Event, €500 buy-in to side event, 8 nights accomodation at the Es Saadi hotel or the Kenzi Farah, (breakfast and dinner are included), €50 for handling fees and up to €650 for flights and spending.