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Bwin Mobile Poker ReviewBwin are one of the oldest operators in online poker. Since their inception in 1999, Bwin has gone on to become the largest poker network in Europe. Following their merger with PartyPoker, they now have the second largest player pool in terms of overall traffic, surpassing even Full Tilt. In 2011, Bwin made history by becoming the first real-money poker app to be listed in the Apple App Store. Following its success, the company later released an Android version and a dedicated HD version for the iPad and iPad Mini.
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Bwin Key Features
- Bwin is now the second largest poker network in the world following their merger with PartyPoker.
- The Bwin Mobile app offers Fixed Limit, No-Limit and Pot-Limit Hold’em Cash Games.
- If you need to take or make a phone call, the handy re-seating button gets you back into the action with a single click.
- Play heads up, short table or full table (9 players) games on your phone with stakes range from $0.05/$0.10 to $3/$6.
- Inexperienced (or lazy) players can turn on the “Automatic Hand Selection” which will highlights their strongest hand.
- The Bwin mobile client also offers Play-for-fun tables which are a great way to practice before you risk your own cash.
- Choose your desired table based on the game type, number of players and stake criterion.
- Although Bwin do not offer an instant bonus like mFortune or 888, they do offer a $500 welcome bonus for new players.
Bwin App Screenshots
Software
The Bwin Android app uses Bwin's slick black colour scheme, which is very attractive and easy on the eye. For No Limit and Pot Limit games users can choose to specify a betting amount by using the “Betting Wheel”. Alternatively they can select the the “Bet Mode” option to activate pre-calculated amounts, such as All In, Half Pot and Pot..
A main menu can be expanded from the left side of the screen that will quickly allow you to access the cashier, Sit Out, leave the game or change the apps settings (On/Off Auto post blinds, Four color deck, Sound and Vibrate when silent). Players can also access an info section where they can review their hand history, past winners and pot sizes.
During our tests we found the app to be extremely responsive. Once we had chosen our game preferences, we were seated at the table immediately. We didn’t experience any dropped connections or lags on either 3G or WiFi connections.
The Bwin Android app uses Bwin's slick black colour scheme, which is very attractive and easy on the eye. For No Limit and Pot Limit games users can choose to specify a betting amount by using the “Betting Wheel”. Alternatively they can select the the “Bet Mode” option to activate pre-calculated amounts, such as All In, Half Pot and Pot..
A main menu can be expanded from the left side of the screen that will quickly allow you to access the cashier, Sit Out, leave the game or change the apps settings (On/Off Auto post blinds, Four color deck, Sound and Vibrate when silent). Players can also access an info section where they can review their hand history, past winners and pot sizes.
During our tests we found the app to be extremely responsive. Once we had chosen our game preferences, we were seated at the table immediately. We didn’t experience any dropped connections or lags on either 3G or WiFi connections.
Competition
Although many of Bwin's poker players come via their huge sportsbook and casino player base, bwin poker players are not at bad as you might expect. The merger of their player pool with PartyPoker has made play a little tighter although there is still plenty of fish to be found at the lowers stakes games.
Conclusion
Bwin Mobile is a solid poker app that played better than we expected. The app is visually attractive and the mobile software runs smoothly. However, since the app was released in 2011, there doesn’t appear to have been too many additions in terms of functionality. It would be nice to be able to take party in SNG’s like you can with 888 and in freeroll tournaments like those offered by Terminal Poker. The app also doesn’t offer multi-tabling, any type of speed poker format or even other poker variants such as Omaha. Having said that, bwin has managed to produce a good quality poker app that looks great and plays even better. New players are also treated to a $500 welcome bonus.
Although many of Bwin's poker players come via their huge sportsbook and casino player base, bwin poker players are not at bad as you might expect. The merger of their player pool with PartyPoker has made play a little tighter although there is still plenty of fish to be found at the lowers stakes games.
Conclusion
Bwin Mobile is a solid poker app that played better than we expected. The app is visually attractive and the mobile software runs smoothly. However, since the app was released in 2011, there doesn’t appear to have been too many additions in terms of functionality. It would be nice to be able to take party in SNG’s like you can with 888 and in freeroll tournaments like those offered by Terminal Poker. The app also doesn’t offer multi-tabling, any type of speed poker format or even other poker variants such as Omaha. Having said that, bwin has managed to produce a good quality poker app that looks great and plays even better. New players are also treated to a $500 welcome bonus.
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