With the number of coronavirus cases worldwide officially impacting more than 1 million people, there are probably many BTGG readers out there simply begging for a distraction from what’s going on right now.
One way to soothe anxiety is to hit the poker tables and try to double up that Bitcoin. During a time when everyone is looking for peace of mind, security and an opportunity to end up on the better side of a difficult situation, it only makes sense to play on the most trusted Bitcoin poker sites to pass the time.
Let’s review the top five websites and see which operators are offering poker players the best bang for their Bitcoin.
Ignition Poker
Ignition Poker is only in its fourth year of existence. It’s becoming more and more popular because it’s a Bitcoin poker platform that accepts American players. Not every platform does. It’s quickly becoming a great alternative to other major players in the online poker scene. Players who want to add an extra 25% to their bankroll don’t necessarily have to worry about winning at the tables. Simply depositing Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash into an Ignition Poker account gets users a 25% welcome bonus. It’s as simple as that!
Ignition Poker allows players to sit down at the table anonymously. The site offers very generous tournament guarantees and is mobile optimized, meaning players can put their poker chips into the middle of the table from anywhere using any device.
The site offers 24 seven support and even though cryptocurrency is the best way to deposit funds, players can also use traditional methods like credit cards to get in the game.
America’s Cardroom
America’s Cardroom is one of the elder statesman of all the Bitcoin-friendly poker sites we’re reviewing. Keep in mind, just because a poker room is Bitcoin-friendly, doesn’t mean that the site was solely invented for cryptocurrency enthusiasts.
America’s Cardroom is in its 19th year of existence and offers more than 1,000 different games to play. Most other poker sites that market themselves as Bitcoin-friendly sites may only cater to the hardcore blockchain enthusiast, but American Cardroom originally catered to a much wider audience and still does today.
The cool thing about America’s Cardroom is that the site accepts more than 40 cryptocurrencies. The main downside is that Windows users need to download software in order to log on.
BetOnline and SB Poker
BetOnline/SB Poker started giving online poker players a place to play back in 2004. Since that time the popularity of the website has grown. BetOnline focuses on sports betting, but SB Poker is the platform that provides all the cardrooms.
SB Poker is available in most countries including the United States and Canada. Australians seem to be the odd men out on this platform (not to worry, there are many other options). SB Poker started out only accepting Bitcoin but now takes DASH, Litecoin, Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash.
The minimum deposit and withdrawal at SB Poker is just $20, while the maximum withdrawal is $10,000. It takes just 48 hours for a withdrawal to be processed.
Bodog Poker and Bovada Poker
Bodog and Bovada are owned by the same operators, so it makes sense to lump them together. Note that Bovada Poker is only open to Americans and Bodog Poker is only for Canadians.
Both sites are great for beginners because the minimum deposit requirement on each is only $10. Talk about a rock-bottom way to get in the game! The maximum withdrawal is $9,500 and the maximum deposit is $5,000. Other Bitcoin poker sites might allow for higher limits, but for most players the above limits should be enough. Players looking to gamble at the poker tables of a trusted brand name would fare well to go with Bodog or Bovada.
Intertops
Although the Intertops brand name is not as well-known as Bodog, just like their competitors, Intertops started out as a dominant force in the fiat gambling world and jumped onto the Bitcoin bandwagon several years after crypto’s emergence.
Intertops only accepts Bitcoin, so those wanting to use alternative coins will have to look elsewhere.
The good thing about choosing Intertops is that it’s available to players worldwide save for Australia. It’s a great platform for beginners because the maximum a player can deposit is $2,500. While poker aficionados might see this as a downside, for a player who loves cash games, it’s less likely they will be bullied by players with massive bankroll is looking to crush the competition.
There it is! The top five Bitcoin poker sites to check out during this coronavirus pandemic. Each of these sites offers a high degree of privacy, the ability to start with a low minimum deposit, and the opportunity to sit down at the poker table and earn more Bitcoin using sound poker strategy. Good luck in your poker room of choice!