If you already have Betfair Poker software installed please uninstall it.
Start > Programs > Betfair Poker > Uninstall Betfair Poker
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Click the ‘Download’ button below and you will be taken to the Betfair website. By clicking on the download, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions.
Click Download Link > Install Software > Select Table View > Create New Account
A registration window will launch. Enter your details and either the code BFSILV ($50) or BFGOLD ($500) or BFPLAT ($1500) in the ‘Promotion Code:’ field at the bottom and continue with the registration. Deposit at the cashier, get your bonus and start playing and earning Betfair valueback!
Once you have successfully downloaded and registered your new Betfair Poker account please let us know your Poker Alias (NOT Account Name) at Betfair Poker:
BFSILV for $50 Each step pays $5 in a total of 10 steps. 40 Betfair points are needed for each step totalling 400 points. Players have a 90 period to rake $111 to clear maximum bonus.
BFGOLD for $500: Each step pays $25 in a total of 20 steps. 225 Betfair points are needed for each step totalling 4,500 points. Players have a 60 day period to rake $1,250 to clear maximum bonus
BFPLAT for $1500: Each step pays $100 in a total of 15 steps. 1,260 Betfair Points are needed for each step totalling 18,900 points. Players have a 60 period to rake $5,250 to clear maximum bonus.
How to Earn Betfair Points
On Betfair Poker you will earn one Betfair Point for £0.05 (approx $0.07) of rake paid. Points are earned for both cash games and tournaments.
So, for example, if you were to buy into a $25 + $2.50 STT then you would earn approximately 35 Betfair Points.
New Players from 12th July 2010:
Betfair Loyalty Program – The Betfair Players’ Club – Exchange your Player Points for cash – Up to 40% valueback to all customers
Betfair Poker is particular popular with UK and European poker players. Owned by the The Sporting Exchange – online bet trading platform, Betfair Poker provides poker players with a very good online poker experience.
On top of a great sign up and valueback back bonus Betfair Poker provide lots of opportunities for good poker players to make a lot of money from the loose players crossing over from the other Betfair Casino and Sports Bet products. Players should not overlook this independent online poker room as a serious bankroll building site.
Betfair Poker has a strong loyalty points program and a special “Threedom Pass,” where players can win amazing live tournament packages. Betfair Points are collected for Cash Games that is raked at a rate of 1 point for every 0.05 (or $0.10) raked. Tournament fees also award Betfair Points at a rate of 10 points per $1 in fees. Betfair Points can be used in a number of ways including reducing your commission amounts on Betfair Exchange Sports Book wagers.
Betfair Poker sponsors the WSOPE so expect lots of corresponding packages. Betfair has some unique tournament competitions as well as regular freerolls, guarantees and special completion there is something for most online poker players.
Regular highlights include:
The software is created for the serious player, and Betfair is the best client on the net for those who play at many tables simultaneously allowing up to 15 tables at one time. Game play is fast and smooth as the software went through a major update in early 2007 with improved graphics and new search functions. Betfair’s software also supports note taking and has info about flop percentages, average pot size, and hands dealt per hour. Betfair has also added free “poker buddy” software for analyzing and browsing hand histories.
Betfair Poker offers:
Betfair poker attracts online poker players at all levels. At the micro and lower limits the play is loose with many casino and sports bet players making the transition into online poker.
Traffic at Betfair Poker, like most independent poker rooms, is significantly lower than the likes of Full Tilt and Poker stars however Betfair is continuing to grow. Recent traffic figures (April 2009)* show real money ring game players as:
The Betfair Poker support is available in both phone and e-mail response and the Web site FAQ gives players quick access to common questions.
*Data sourced from Poker Scout
