Merge Poker Network Review
Licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, the Merge Gaming Network offers standard poker fare as well as a selection of side games for their licensees. The Merge Network powers such online poker sites as Carbon Poker, Reefer Poker, and Poker Nordica. The Merge Network prides itself on offering players a wide variety of options that aren't available on other online poker sites. For example, Merge's unique software allows players to 'rabbit' or to find out what cards they would have had if they hadn't won the round by other players folding out of the round. Another unusual feature sure to appeal to some players is the 'one card' feature. This allows players to show only one hole card in a hand where they did not have to show their cards.
While Merge Network gives players a lot of choices in selecting a game, they also have a quick start system that allows a player to specify what type of room they'd like to play in. The software then automatically finds an empty seat at an appropriate table. This can save players having to look through the list of tables to find an empty seat. Players can have several windows open at the same time so that they can play tournaments, ring games, and side games all at the same time.
The Merge Network offers the popular bounty tournament, but also offers shootout tournaments, which allows players to get rid of more players at their original table before they are moved on to another full table. They also offer an unusual option for players who are all-in. If two players are all-in in a ring game, they can opt for the Deal it Twice option, and have two sets of cards for the turn and the river. If one player wins with one set of community cards and the other wins with the other set of community cards, then the pot is split. This is a nice option when players don't want to be eliminated too easily.
Another special feature offered on the Merge Gaming Network is the time bank. Players who need more time to make a complicated decision can ask for a limited amount of extra time depending upon the game. This helps keep play fair without allowing players to waste each other's time.
The Merge Poker Network software is not new; it has been used since 2005, but the Merge network was launched in 2007. The Merge network accepts players from the United States. While Merge isn't one of the largest networks, there are an adequate number of players online to keep play going steadily.
Merge's software offers a better-than-average variety of games, including all the regulars like Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, Five Card Stud, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Hi-Lo, Razz, Five Card Draw, Badugi, Deuce to Seven Lowball, and HORSE. Side games available on Merge Gaming Network sites include Blackjack, Roulette, Caribbean Stud, Video Poker, Euchre, and Backgammon. Euchre and Backgammon are offered as multi-player skill games.
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