Best micro site out there (for a friend who has $100)

[Entity]

I'm trying to help my friend start up his poker playing career. Right now he has $100 to deposit into a site of his choosing -- so I'm trying to find out what the best site would be. I'm guessing that PokerStars or Paradise are probably the best two, but I'm not absolutely sure; I'd also like, if possible, to sign him up for a site that has referral credit, so I can buy him a copy of SSH with the money I get from referring him.

That said, what site would you recommend? He's probably OK playing $.25/.5 on a $100 bankroll, because he will have additional funds to deposit in the future if necessary.

Rob

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I'm trying to help my friend start up his poker playing career. Right now he has $100 to deposit into a site of his choosing -- so I'm trying to find out what the best site would be. I'm guessing that PokerStars or Paradise are probably the best two, but I'm not absolutely sure; I'd also like, if possible, to sign him up for a site that has referral credit, so I can buy him a copy of SSH with the money I get from referring him.

That said, what site would you recommend? He's probably OK playing $.25/.5 on a $100 bankroll, because he will have additional funds to deposit in the future if necessary.

Rob

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How about having him register at Starluck and/or Planetluck casinos? Both have 100% deposit bonuses of up to $100 (EV ~ $90) and are great for new players looking to build a bankroll.

For more information visit http://www.bonuswhores.com/casino

[Cardzy]

I would agree that pokerstars or paradise would be the top two choices. I think I would go with paradise over pokerstars myself as the play is a bit looser on paradise in my opinion. But either will do. I started out at the penny tables on pokerstars myself.

[moondogg]

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I would agree that pokerstars or paradise would be the top two choices. I think I would go with paradise over pokerstars myself as the play is a bit looser on paradise in my opinion. But either will do. I started out at the penny tables on pokerstars myself.

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Paradise has some nice signup offers as well. See the classifieds.

PokerStars = no signup offers.

[VinnyTheFish]

You must get him in a bonus program. More so, a 100% ... Interpoker is easy to clear, as well as the ones mentioned above.

[jess72]

I busted at starluck and I know others have. I would try Poker Stars. Good interface, micro limits, good sit-n-go's. Bonus whoring is a great idea but he needs to wait until he builds a roll up a bit.

J72

[jess72]

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PokerStars = no signup offers.

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Good point.

[Entity]

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I would agree that pokerstars or paradise would be the top two choices. I think I would go with paradise over pokerstars myself as the play is a bit looser on paradise in my opinion. But either will do. I started out at the penny tables on pokerstars myself.

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Paradise has some nice signup offers as well. See the classifieds.

PokerStars = no signup offers.

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What do you mean by the classifieds?

Rob

[emonrad87]

http://www.twoplustwo.com/classified.php

[afk]

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That said, what site would you recommend? He's probably OK playing $.25/.5 on a $100 bankroll, because he will have additional funds to deposit in the future if necessary.

Rob

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Hey Entity,

I played Stars $.25/.50 way back in the day with a $100 bankroll. Your friend will be fiiine (especially if you're helping him along). Though a good point was made about Stars not having signup bonuses, so maybe Paradise is a good idea (though I've only played .5/1 there).

Either way, from my experience at Stars - I'd recommend it.

[emonrad87]

Doesnt a certian poster on here have a paradise sign up for 50%?

If so, that would be a huge boost to your friend's roll (assuming break even poker during the bonus period it would give him a full 300BB).

[Emmitt2222]

I went the way of Pacific Poker and I think it worked really well, he could even drop down to .1/.2 if he didnt run well at first. They have a refer-a-friend bonus. The games are so soft that even though you can only play one table you can have a really good hourly rate. Try to sign up at Party with a credit card you know wont accept online gambling and Party will possibly give you a 50% signup bonus so when he gets his money to $200 he can move to Party.

[kenberman]

Rob,
I'm very surprised nobody has suggested you read this thread. (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Board=inet&Number=1060198&fp art=&PHPSESSID=).

(As a recent convert to the world of bonus whoring, I've come to know the zoo quite well).

One big caveat to Homer's thread: $100 is not enough for a newbie to play Crypto (min tables are 1/2).

With that said, I might suggest kicking in $100 to your friends bankroll, and heading over to Paradise for the Granny bonus. After this, Pacific or maybe Crytpo bonuses are more achievable.

Ken

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pacific for those soft micro limit games! .05/.10 and .10/.20 are great to get experience. Plus there is a signup bonus.