Betfair is first and foremost one of the largest sports book site, which is known worldwide, and this reputation helped it go into the poker market easily. The site initially started independently before recently joining the Ongame network (July 2010). Betfair Poker has quickly developed, not only through a very aggressive marketing strategy which relied on very good promotions, but also thanks to players migrating from the betting section of the site.

The poker software has well finished graphics and a variety of features. Since the software was updated in 2007, you have the possibility of playing at 15 tables at the same time. The "Players Buddy" option helps you to analyse your play and to review past hands.

The traffic on Betfair Poker is quite high particularly thanks to its reputation as a bookmaker and its player base is constantly expanding. Most of the traffic is at the tables playing Texas Hold'em with the lowest stakes.

Betfair Poker offers the most popular types of poker: Texas Hold’em, Omaha, 7 Card Stud and 5 Card Draw. You can play in Pot Limit, No Limit and Limit. A lot of beginners are at the tables, however, you will find tables at all levels of play. Note that the level is higher at the Omaha tables than the Texas Hold'em tables. The trend on Betfair Poker is for a fast and loose game.

Betfair Poker invites you to participate in a variety of tournaments and freerolls. It is the only room to organise "Threedom Pass" tournaments which allow you to win a free entry to the tournament of your choice and which is valid for 3 years.

Betfair Poker's customer support is very reactive and is available 24/7.  You can contact it by email or by telephone (on 0844 871 7000 from the UK, on 1800 944 000 from Ireland and on +44 207 074 7272 from any other country). There is also a very comprehensive FAQ on the site.