Guts Poker Review

From the operator that brought you Guts Casino and Sportsbook, Guts Poker is a topnotch poker site that's built on the perfect combination of innovation and experience. Indeed, thanks to a partnership with the iPoker network, Guts Poker is always buzzing with players. Using this as a platform, the team at Guts has put together a unique selection of deals, bonuses and offers to ensure new and old players have something to satisfy their poker urges. Indeed, when you combine this with a steady stream of traffic courtesy of iPoker, you've got a site that's perfect for poker players of all persuasions.

You may be eligible for a poker welcome bonus when you sign up - to find out, create an account by following the button on this page. You may also need to opt-in during the registration process for any potential bonuses and promotions to appear in your region. Loyalty rewards may also come in the form of cashback, the more you play the more points you would earn, which in turn earns you back a certain percentage back of the rake you pay (fee) per hand.

Software and User Experience

Depending on your preference, Guts Poker is available as a downloadable desktop app. On the app home you'll find a toolbar with timers to the next big money tournaments, while a bad beat jackpot counter at the top of the page highlights the amount you could win if you're luck is in (or not, as the case may be). In terms of finding a game, the "play now" button on the homepage will take you to a sortable list of cash games, tournaments and SNGs. If you're not familiar with iPoker sites, the overall look is minimalistic and that makes for a fast, efficient and enjoyable experience.
If you want greater control over the games you can see in the Guts Poker lobby, the desktop software allows you to set preferred filters. For example, if you hit the "preferences" tab you'll be able to set tournament reminders, customise in-game settings, show free games and toggle game sounds. 

The goal of every online poker player, whether they're playing for free or real money, is to get into the best games and make the most +EV moves possible. For this, you need a site that's easy on the eye and that's Guts Poker to a tee. Playing online poker shouldn't be aesthetically complex or mentally taxing and Guts Poker's developers have ensured this is the case for all of its players.

Cash Games and Tournaments

Free play poker games at Guts are contained in their own special tab, which is a nice touch. Instead of rifling through a myriad of real money cash games, newbies can hit the "free" tab and play Hold'em, Omaha or Stud. For real money gaming, cash games stakes start at €0.01/€0.02 and reach as high as €50/€100. 

For tournament and SNG players, the lowest buy-in limits are an extremely affordable – €0.01 at the lowest level. Looking at the range of games from a general perspective, Guts Poker offers the following: Hold'em, Omaha, and Stud Cash Games, plus Freerolls, cash tournaments (MTTs), satellites and SNGs (Sit & Gos) which can be full ring, six-max and heads-up.

Competition Level

MPN is one of the largest online poker networks in the industry, which means Guts Poker contains a broad spectrum of players. For those who like to test themselves against the best, mid-stakes tables from €3/€6 up contain a selection of established grinders grinding out a living. At the lower limits, newbies and novices abound, which means there's plenty of fish ripe for the picking. In fact, if you want to win some progressive jackpots against some less than stellar competition, the special "Fish Party" SNGs allow you to play against two other players.

Banking and Payments

When you sign-up to Guts Poker you have to input your geo-location, which then allows you to select your currency and payment method to make instant deposits and withdrawals. Average withdrawal processing time is 24-72 hours) using the following methods: