Microgaming Poker
This is an archived page. The information is probably out of date, but I've left it here in case you find it useful for something.
Microgaming Poker Network (MPN) no longer exists. On May 19, 2020, an important chapter in the history of online poker ended. MPN announced its closure eight months ago, and the process ended yesterday in the best possible way for players, and even all jackpots were returned to players. 24h Poker – One of the longest serving sites on the MPN and Microgaming networks, 24h Poker closed it’s doors in 2017 to join forces with Unibet. 5050 Poker – Went broke in 2012, players lost alot of money, being paid 15c per dollar owed. 5Dogs Poker – An ex prima poker skin. Ace Flush Poker – This skin was once called.
The Microgaming network (formerly Prima Poker) is an average to high traffic network that used to play host to some pretty big names. At the moment it is still a healthy network, but it has seen better days.
Top Microgaming network rooms.
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Network details.
- Website:www.Microgaming.com
- Network traffic: Average
- US players:
- Mac compatible:
- PT compatible:
- HEM compatible:
Microgaming Network Review
- Mac, Poker Tracker and Holdem Manager compatible.
- Software is okay. No real problems with it but could be better.
- US players not allowed and no rakeback.
The Microgaming network used to be pretty crazy. There used to be a ridiculous amount of skins on the network with almost no guidelines or rules to how much rakeback each skin could offer. I remember the days of getting 60% legitimate rakeback from skins like BetHoldem and Battlefield Poker. Safe to say that these rooms no longer exist.
Since then, the network has been pruned down to a sensible number of skins and rakeback is no longer allowed. The network has seen slightly better days in terms of traffic, but it still remains as a healthy network with a handful of recognizable names on the roster.
Microgaming network traffic and competition.
The Microgaming network used to receive more traffic a few years ago, but nonetheless it still remains as a 'high traffic' network today. The network does not hold as many skins as it used to, but the traffic is still high enough to keep some of the higher stakes games busy throughout the day.
The network actually used to be renowned for high stakes action, but not so much these days as other major rooms like Full Tilt and PokerStars have taken over as the go-to rooms for high stakes action.
In terms of competition, the absence of rakeback means that many of the players are pretty exploitable. The players are weaker than at your average room from my experience.
Microgaming network software.
- Mac, Poker Tracker and Holdem Manager compatible.
- Euro currency tables available as well as standard USD tables. GBP tables are dead though.
- Doesn't offer anything unique. Standard software.
The Microgaming software is very similar to that of Party Poker's. They do look very similar, although I would say that the software provided by Microgaming is more like a slightly weaker version of Party's. Nonetheless, the poker clients look sleek and they do their job well.
The lobby on the other hand is a little on the cluttered side. There is the option to change the lobby layout to another one, but this is even more complicated, despite its attempt to be flashy and useful.
Overall the software looks very good and runs well. There could be a few more features, but it's nothing worth complaining about.
Microgaming Poker Closing
Top room on the Microgaming network.
32Red Poker is my favourite room on the Microgaming Poker network.
32Red was actually one of the first rooms I grinded at when I first started playing online poker. They used to give away a free $10 every thursday if you were dealt a red 3 and 2 as holecards, and ever since then I have always had a soft spot for the room.
Good bonuses, friendly support and an additional casino on offer if you fancy it. 32Red takes the top spot for me.
Other good Microgaming rooms.
Two other good rooms on the Microgaming network are Purple Lounge and GNUF.
Microgaming Poker Network
Purple Lounge sponsor a fair number of live tournaments, so the room seems to be going places. Bonuses are okay there too.
GNUF is one of the larger skins on the Microgaming network, having absorbed older skins like Dream Poker to create a new and improved room.
Microgaming Poker Sites
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