Overall: 4.5
The namesake of
Doyle’s Room is the legendary Doyle
Brunson, 10 time WSOP bracelet winner. He’s been one of
the most respected names in the industry for over 30
years, so we had to give his poker room a try. We’ve
been impressed overall with the site, and they have been
aggressively promoting to further build their player
base. The tables are actually very loose, so players who
know their stuff can do well here. Action players will
also appreciate the number of shorthanded tables
available here. The software moves along at a very quick
pace with some unique features, and they offer strong
promotions right off the bat including a free
collector’s hardbound edition of Super System 2, Doyle
Brunson’s follow-up to the classic. Overall, this is
still a poker site that I frequent for both tournaments
and ring games.
Bonus: 4.5 (Super
System 2 or up to 35%)
The first bonus
they offer is a free copy of
Super System 2. Proclaimed by many players as the “Bible
of Poker”, you’ll need to use bonus code “FREEBIBLE” to
get it. I like the fact that it is an original idea for
a deposit bonus, rather than just a small amount of
extra cash. Visit the
Doyle’s Room homepage to download
the software and set up your account. This isn’t the
paperback that you can get from Border’s or Amazon, but
a leather hardbound collector’s edition only available
to
Doyle’s Room players. It feels very sturdy, and is
quite well-made. You’ll earn the book through gaining
Action Points, which are given out by the handful for
playing at the tables. Even at the lower limits, you
should be able to earn the required amount pretty
quickly. My copy was at my door within a week of earning
the APs. Alternatively, you can get a 25% (35% using
Neteller) bonus by using bonus code: “HAUNTEDPKR” after you
download the software.
♣ Bonus code "FREEBIBLE" will get you a
free hardbound collector's edition of Super System 2.
♣ Bonus code "HAUNTEDPKR" will get you a
25% deposit bonus, or 35% if you're using NETeller.
Promotions: 4
Doyle’s Room offers a pretty good amount of promotions
to players. Their most popular promotion right now is
their weekly bounty tournament, and they’ve just started
offering new players from our site a free entry. Just
follow any of our
Doyle’s Room links, play in your first
bounty tournament, return to the homepage, enter your
screen name, and you’ll receive the $27.50 back into
your player account. It’s a pretty generous offer, so
everyone who plays at the site should at least try out
one of these tourneys. Professionals like Doyle Brunson,
Todd Brunson, and Mike Caro participate, and players can
win $250, $10,000, or $25,000 for busting out all 3.
That would be a pretty tall feat, but getting the $250
is a realistic goal. Other promotions include special
freerolls for Action Points, and of course the free
Super System 2 offer. They’ve also recently introduced a
new 4-card lowball game called Badugi into the mix.
Fish: 4.5
Initially, the loose style of play at
Doyle’s Room
surprised me. I assumed that players who followed Doyle
Brunson would probably be more knowledgeable than the
average player. Fortunately, this isn’t the case. This
poker site shares its network with some European casino
sites, so most of the player base is pretty loose. Don’t
be surprised to routinely see your opponents playing
trash cards, and 5 or 6 of them staying in to see a
flop. Doyle Brunson executes his wild and unpredictably
style excellently, but these players don’t seem to
understand that this type of play rarely succeeds
online. Expect lots of big pots and seemingly
inexperienced players drawing at every opportunity, even
up to the higher limits.
Tournaments: 4
Doyle’s Room earns a good score in this category for the
large number of small-stakes events, making them
accessible to smaller players. They also have a few
middle-to-high stakes events daily, including the
occasional satellite into a big live event. Popular
tournament frequently receive over 200 entrants. Another
unique feature here is the number of crazy tournaments,
such as 1c rebuy events, or 50c freezeouts. While the
prizes aren’t very large, they’re fun to have open as a
second window. You can also find Sit ‘n Go tournaments
all the way down to 10c buy-ins, and you can try
out the heads-up format without risking much money. The
bounty tournaments are also popular. I also like
the freeroll format here, which limits the field by
requiring that entrants buy in with Action Points.
Overall, the number of daily tournaments isn’t huge, but
they do offer a good number of members-only freerolls,
small-stakes events, and the occasional ridiculous penny
tourney.
Software: 4
Even though the software somewhat lacks originality in
terms of graphics, I give
Doyle’s Room a pretty good
rating in the category. The game speed is very quick,
even at full ring games. They also have a unique feature
that allows you to easily bet in multiples of the big
blind. You can choose from 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, or “Max” to
go all-in. This is convenient for no-limit players that
make standard raises, such as myself. I imagine this is
one factor that helps to speed up the game. The hand
history feature is pretty limited, but you’re able to
choose from a set of avatars, and the lobby is easy to
navigate. Some users might appreciate the landing
“Lobby” when you first open up the software. Also, the
cards are probably twice the size of other sites, making
them much easier to see on a sometimes crowded screen.
Best Features
-Loose tables. This site is on a shared network with
many casino crossover sites.
-Fast games. The software runs very quickly.
-Lots of shorthanded games. If you like this style,
you'll find plenty of available tables.
-Super System 2 Free. A unique bonus that allows you to
get the collector's edition free.
Cashouts: 4.5
I’ve never had a problem with their cashouts. I used
Firepay for
Doyle’s Room, and I always had my money
within 24 hours. I imagine that Neteller is just as
fast.
Customer Service: 5
The best feature of the customer service here is the
“Manager” feature, which is easily clickable from every
window. If you have any problems, you can chat with a
representative right from within the software. E-mail
responses are also quick.
Game Selection: Hold'em, Omaha, Badugi (4
card lowball)
Limits: Fixed Limit: .02/.04 - $50/100
No Limit: .02/.04 - $5/10
Tips
With many loose players who will draw to straights and
flushes at
Doyle's Room, you’ll need to protect yourself when you
have a vulnerable hand. Always analyze the texture of
the board for possible straights or flushes. If you see
2 suited or connected cards and you have what figures to
be the best hand, you should always bet out. This is
especially true against multiple opponents. When you do
bet, make your opponents pay to keep up with their draw.
Bet at least the size of the pot on the flop to give
them the incorrect odds to draw to an open-ended
straight or 4-to-a-flush. At the same time, look for
profitable chances to draw, yourself. If you’re getting
the proper pot odds from late position, you might even
consider making a raise and attempt to pick up the pot
right there. If you get called and don’t make your draw,
check behind your opponent(s) on the turn to get a free
card.
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