Operating an online poker room that services United States players is a risky business. For this reason, Bovada decided to separate their online poker operations from their sports betting activities. A new online casino and poker room has been set-up called Ignition Casino that will handle all of Bovada's US poker traffic in the future. Here's what you need to know about Ignition Poker... Ignition is licensed and regulated by Kahnawake, the same gaming commission that regulates Bovada. Ignition poker is web-based so it will work on any iPhone, Android or Microsoft Lumia device. Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals are free. Credit cards also accepted. Ignition only accept real-money poker players from the United States. The main desktop client is available for both Mac and PC's. Texas Hold'em and Omaha cash games are available on tablets and smartphones. >> READ THE FULL IGNITION POKER REVIEW VISIT IGNITION (USA / AUSTRALIA ONLY) - WWW.IGNITIONCASNO.EU
Can players from outside the U.S. join? There always seems to be softer competition at American poker rooms.
Yes, Ignition not only accept real money players from the United States but they ONLY accept U.S. players. If you don't live in the USA then you can't play at this online poker room.
I think it is safe to play at Ignition. It seems Bovada wanted to separate their sportsbook from their poker room to avoid legal headaches. While Bovada and Ignition Casino are officially separate companions, a quick look at both sites will tell you that there is a very strong likelihood they are being run by the same team. Ignition Casino just looks like a new skin for Bovada Poker.
Remember that Ignition Casino DOES not accept real money players from the following states Delaware, New Jersey, Nevada, New York and Maryland. If you live in any of these states then we recommend the BetOnline iPhone poker app that has no restrictions.
ignition poker really need to pull their finger out and add poker tournaments. the bovada and now the ignition poker app hasn't been updated in years. they increased the rake from 4% to 5% but they don't seem to be spending any of that money in developing a better mobile product.
Following the withdrawal of PokerStars, BetOnline Poker, Americas Cardroom and PartyPoker from Australia, the only major poker room still operating in Australia is Ignition Casino. The new Ignition Poker app now also supports tournaments in the form of many types of Sit & Go's.
If you live in Australia and you are searching for an online poker room then you should read our guide to the best Australian poker apps. You can play Omaha/Hold'em cash games, freeroll, Sit N Go's and scheduled tournaments for your tablet or smartphone in Australia.