Coral Poker Review

Originally formed in 1926, Coral began life as a bookmaking outfit under the watch of Joe Coral. After building the brand and creating a network of betting shops across the UK, Coral expanded its gaming options to include bingo with the formation of Gala Bingo in 1991. Today, following a merger with Ladbrokes in 2016, Coral offers a plethora of online poker options. Software As part of the iPoker Network, Coral is able to offer a myriad of cash games and tournaments (here's a guide for choosing between the two). Whether you're a cash game grinder looking for a new way to play Hold'em, an MTT maniac or a fast-fold fiend, Coral Poker has it all on three platforms: online, desktop and mobile. For those who can't wait to start throwing bets around without delay, Coral Poker is available for instant play. If you've got more time on your hands and want the added benefits of having access to Coral Poker via your desktop, a downloadable platform is also available at just 900KB. The final way to unlock Coral Poker's treasure trove of games is its mobile app.

User Experience
Thanks to Coral's longstanding reputation in the betting industry, customer service is one of the very best you'll find online. Understanding that happy customers are active customers, Coral Poker's team aims to deal with any queries within 72 hours and withdrawals take are completed in a similar timeframe. From a playing perspective, Coral Poker's move from the Ongame Network to the iPoker Network in 2012 resulted in a surge of activity. Owing to iPoker's status as the fourth largest platform in the industry, Coral Poker now boasts as many as 5,000 active tables and more than 8,000 players on a daily basis.

Cash Games and Tournaments
Coral Poker offers a variety of cash games and tournaments with betting limits starting from as little as €0.01 (or free if you play a freeroll).

As you'd expect, cash games cover the full spectrum of variants, including Hold'em, Omaha and Stud, but the main points of interest for most players will be 6+ Hold'em games. This game is a relatively recent innovation that's basically Texas Hold'em with a few tweaks. Today, 6+ Hold'em at Coral Poker can be played at stakes starting at €0.01/€0.02 with the following rules: All cards valued 2 to 5 are removed from the deck. An ace can also play as a five to make a 5-6-7-8-9 straight. A set beats a straight. A flush beats a full house.

When it comes to tournaments, Coral offers a combination of freerolls, sit & gos and multi-table tournaments, but the most interesting option is its Twister tables. After paying the entry fee, you'll be sat down with two other players. As you sit down, the prize calculator will spin in a random number worth between 2X and 1,000X your stake.
Thanks to the winner-takes-all structure, this means you could win a prize worth as much as €1,000 from a buy-in of just €1. Game Variety As well as a comprehensive selection of cash games and tournaments, Coral Poker also offers a host of promo games.
From Beat the Team (where you win a bounty for beating a Coral Poker pro) and Winner-Takes-All tournaments to satellites for international live events such as the Punta Cana Classic, Coral Poker has something for everyone.

Competition Level 
Thanks to the introduction of Twister Tournaments, Coral Poker now contains a lot more casual players. For those just starting out this is fantastic because you'll be able to compete with more players at your level. For seasoned players, the proliferation of amateurs means the overall level of competition across the site is markedly lower than many of the industry's other top-ranked platforms.

Promotions 
Coral Poker has dedicated welcome bonuses for desktop and mobile players as well as a series of seasonal promotions and offers. However, while these deals are often subject to change, the loyalty scheme is one that remains relatively static.

Designed to reward players at both ends of the skill spectrum, this loyalty system allows you to earn points ($1 rake = 10 points, £1 = 17.8, €1 = 12.8) and turn them into cash. Depending on your ranking (which is based on the amount you play), you'll be able to exchange points for cash at the following rates: VIP Level 2 = 90 points per Euro VIP Level 3 = 60 points per Euro VIP Level 4 = 50 points per Euro VIP Level 5 = 47 points per Euro VIP Level 6 = 42 points per Euro

Support and Banking
As stated, Coral Poker's support team is on hand 24/7 and aims to tackle all issues within 72 hours. To get in touch with any member of staff you can choose one of the following methods: phone, email, Facebook or Twitter (links and other support info located in Company Information section near the top).

When it comes to banking, Coral Poker is regulated by the UK Gambling Commission and the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association. As all transactions are protected by SSL security, your personal details and funds will be safe at all times.

Minimum deposits start at €10 and you can fund your account/withdraw from your account using the following live and online methods: Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Skrill, Maestro, Neteller, Eco, Paysafecard and Coral Connect (betting shop card used for instant deposits and withdrawals).