Doyles Room

Summary (6.2)

A lot of people have been acquainted with the previous software of DoylesRoom that was based on Tribeca's application. Things have taken a turn for the better as DoylesRoom is no longer limited to a rather small network and instead hooked up with Microgaming, also known as Prima Poker. It is a different experience to any DoylesRoom veteran, but nonetheless an effortless adaption. New networks and such aside, little has changed here and you will still be able to get the same great promotions. Some tournaments are now off the schedule, but replaced with new ones. As an added bonus, you get some very good casino games bundled directly into the poker software, which definitely adds some extra spice to the package as a whole.

Software (8)

In April 2006, Doyles Room announced a switch from Tribeca Tables' software to the faster-growing Microgaming base, known to some as Prima Poker. This does not bring much change to the average and former DoylesRoom player, except that you have a slightly different software package added with plenty of casino games. The lobby comes with great folder-like filters that help you find what you're looking for. The tables are easy to understand and the players are easily estinguished. Aside from player notes and such, DoylesRoom also supports mini table views, allowing for more multi table games. The only real downside of this software is the rather tedious registration process, but once you've completed that step, you are likely going to enjoy it.

Traffic (6)

Roughly 30,000 players come here to play during peak times, sometimes even more than that. The traffic is mostly in the Texas Holdem No Limit gaming. Omaha players will be able to find some competition too. Most of the traffic is in ring games.

Tournaments (5)

Doyles Room offers tournaments for Texas Hold'em, Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo. Single tournaments range from a super low $0.1 buyin to $100. Multi tables typically range from freerolls requiring action points and all the way up to $200 buy-ins. Unfortunately, there is not much action in Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo.

Game Variety (7)

Variety is not an issue to most poker players who focus mainly on Texas Hold'em and a little Omaha on the side. Fortunately, this won't be much of an issue at Doyles Room as you have the two mentioned, plus 5 Card Stud and 7 Card Stud. Only a few players sit down at such rooms, but the few who do usually play in the medium stakes. Roughly 90% of the traffic is in the Texas Hold'em rooms.

Soft Competition (6)

You won't find the biggest fish here, however, you won't be disappointed either. The typical player at Doyles Room is below the average. Unfortunately, most of the fish is in Texas Hold'em No Limit, preferably at the lower stakes but sometimes even at $2/$4. Flops are usually viewed 40-45 % of the times, which is quite high.

Sign Up Bonus (8)

The best Doyles Room promo code is worth a 110 % up to $550 bonus. If you deposit enough to get the maximum bonus and clear it you will also get a free copy of Doyle's world famous Super System and the sequel, Super System II.

Loyalty Rewards (6)

You accumulate Action Points by playing in real money games, including single and multi table tournaments. Additionally, from time to time, Doyles Room may offer additional opportunities for you to earn Action Points that are redeemable for a variety of prizes, cash and free entry into tournaments. The Action Points are based on the size of the rake as well as every bet after the initial bet.

Promotions (6)

A fairly low $25 refer a friend bonus is offered. To acquire the money, your friend must accumulate 2,500 action points. Doyle also hosts an early bird "breakfast" cash game lottery. From 3am to 7am EST, you can participate in eight consequent lotteries giving you the chance to win up to $1,000. Last but not least, Doyles Room host plenty of freerolls, some available to everyone and some available to action point scorers.

Support (8)

The support of Doyles Room is above the average with e-mail, live chat and telephone support. We found the response times to be relatively fast over the live chat as well as the telephone, however, e-mail is usually answered within half a day.

Deposit & Cashout Methods (6)

Deposits: Credit Card, NETeller, FirePay and wire transfer.

Cash-outs: Neteller, check and bank transfer.