IGNITION (Bovada) App Review |
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IGNITION POKER MOBILE SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION
IGNITION ONLY ACCEPTS U.S. PLAYERS Bovada were one of the most popular online poker rooms for real money poker players in the United States. Unfortunately, because running a U.S. poker site is such a risky business, they decided to shut down their poker room. The good news is the entire player pool has been moved over to Ignition Casino. When you login at Ignition Poker you will also quickly realise the online poker client is identical. They also offer a variety of Texas Hold'em and Omaha cash games, which can be played from any iOS, Android or Windows Phone tablet or smartphone. |
HOW TO INSTALL
If you want to use the Ignition app, you'll first need to register via www.IgnitionPoker.eu. Just fill in your name and address, your date of birth, your email address, your password and a few security details to create an account. Once you've done all that, click on the “Open Account” button, and you're all set to get the app. Just follow the details below concerning your particular device:
iOS Devices: You need to have an iPhone or iPad with at least iOS 4.0 to be able to play using the Bovada Poker mobile app. To use the app, just visit the site using Safari or whichever web browser you typically use. Just sign in with your account and you're ready to start playing – no need to download or install any software.
Android Devices: The software used via the Bovada Poker mobile app is Android-friendly, but the success of getting the app to run on a particular device depends upon which version of Android the device is running. The later the version (from 2.3 upwards) the greater the chances of success.
Windows Phone Devices: Although the app has been developed for iOS and Android, lots of players have reported back they have been able to get the app running on a Windows Phone, and in particular Nokia Lumia phones.
BlackBerry Devices: Many BlackBerry owners have been successful in getting the Bovada Poker mobile app working on their phones, but you will need a decent touch screen size in order to make the app playable.
APP FEATURES
The app features Ignition's unique take on online poker – instead of being seated at a traditional poker table, the action takes place on a screen divided into different 'zones', with each player being allocated a specific zone. Players are also completely anonymous and are only ever identified by a number, and the 'community' action takes place in the centre of the screen.
There are two types of poker game available – normal mobile cash games, and Zone Poker which is Ignition's version of fast-fold poker. Like most fast-fold games, as soon as you fold your cards at one table, you are whisked away to be seated at a new table (when available) where the deal is about to commence.
You can play Texas Hold'em, Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo using the app.
The action is typically loose like it is on most US-facing poker networks. As US-based players do not have a great deal of options when it comes to mobile poker play, the opposition encountered while 'in the zone' is likely to be hugely varied.
The 'zone' system really makes for a great experience in playing poker using the app, as moving away from the 'table' motif gives much more room for the graphics, and doing away with avatars leads to an even more uncluttered playing environment. The user controls are also extremely easy to use, making this one of the best mobile poker apps in the business.
BONUSES & PROMOTIONS
If you are brand new to Ignition Poker then once you have completed your registration at the Ignition desktop site, you're automatically eligible for a 100 percent welcome bonus that maxes out at a hefty $1,000. You can deposit any amount as long as it is at least $10, and Ignition will double your deposit and double your bankroll.
The bonus is released in several chunks, and you need to earn Poker Points in order to release all six chunks and the maximum cash amount of $1,000.
You have a generous sixty days in which to earn as many Poker Points as you can, and you earn Poker Points by generating rake and participating in poker tournaments at Ignition. You receive three Poker Points for every one dollar spent on tournament fees, and (roughly) one Poker Point for every one dollar of rake you generate.
To release the total of $1,000 in bonuses you need to generate 5,000 Poker Points.
If you want to use the Ignition app, you'll first need to register via www.IgnitionPoker.eu. Just fill in your name and address, your date of birth, your email address, your password and a few security details to create an account. Once you've done all that, click on the “Open Account” button, and you're all set to get the app. Just follow the details below concerning your particular device:
iOS Devices: You need to have an iPhone or iPad with at least iOS 4.0 to be able to play using the Bovada Poker mobile app. To use the app, just visit the site using Safari or whichever web browser you typically use. Just sign in with your account and you're ready to start playing – no need to download or install any software.
Android Devices: The software used via the Bovada Poker mobile app is Android-friendly, but the success of getting the app to run on a particular device depends upon which version of Android the device is running. The later the version (from 2.3 upwards) the greater the chances of success.
Windows Phone Devices: Although the app has been developed for iOS and Android, lots of players have reported back they have been able to get the app running on a Windows Phone, and in particular Nokia Lumia phones.
BlackBerry Devices: Many BlackBerry owners have been successful in getting the Bovada Poker mobile app working on their phones, but you will need a decent touch screen size in order to make the app playable.
APP FEATURES
The app features Ignition's unique take on online poker – instead of being seated at a traditional poker table, the action takes place on a screen divided into different 'zones', with each player being allocated a specific zone. Players are also completely anonymous and are only ever identified by a number, and the 'community' action takes place in the centre of the screen.
There are two types of poker game available – normal mobile cash games, and Zone Poker which is Ignition's version of fast-fold poker. Like most fast-fold games, as soon as you fold your cards at one table, you are whisked away to be seated at a new table (when available) where the deal is about to commence.
You can play Texas Hold'em, Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo using the app.
The action is typically loose like it is on most US-facing poker networks. As US-based players do not have a great deal of options when it comes to mobile poker play, the opposition encountered while 'in the zone' is likely to be hugely varied.
The 'zone' system really makes for a great experience in playing poker using the app, as moving away from the 'table' motif gives much more room for the graphics, and doing away with avatars leads to an even more uncluttered playing environment. The user controls are also extremely easy to use, making this one of the best mobile poker apps in the business.
BONUSES & PROMOTIONS
If you are brand new to Ignition Poker then once you have completed your registration at the Ignition desktop site, you're automatically eligible for a 100 percent welcome bonus that maxes out at a hefty $1,000. You can deposit any amount as long as it is at least $10, and Ignition will double your deposit and double your bankroll.
The bonus is released in several chunks, and you need to earn Poker Points in order to release all six chunks and the maximum cash amount of $1,000.
You have a generous sixty days in which to earn as many Poker Points as you can, and you earn Poker Points by generating rake and participating in poker tournaments at Ignition. You receive three Poker Points for every one dollar spent on tournament fees, and (roughly) one Poker Point for every one dollar of rake you generate.
To release the total of $1,000 in bonuses you need to generate 5,000 Poker Points.
CASHIER
You can easily manage your bankroll from the mobile app – you just need to tap the 'Cashier' icon on the homepage of the app. You can fund your app using Visa or Mastercard, or money transfers. Withdrawals are made via cheques and fast bank transfer.
CONCLUSION
The Ignition Poker mobile app ticks all the boxes when it comes to mobile poker and as far as US-based players are concerned, the most important box of all is very firmly ticked – US-based poker players are accepted!
Once you get used to the 'zone poker' concept and the fact that it makes play at this poker room look a little like a gameshow, you begin to see all the advantages that this kind of design has when it comes to playing via a mobile device. The only disappointments are the lack of SnGs and MTTs.
You won't go far wrong with the Ignition Poker mobile app – in fact you will go very right indeed, especially if you can grind out as much of that $1,000 bonus in sixty days as you can.
You can easily manage your bankroll from the mobile app – you just need to tap the 'Cashier' icon on the homepage of the app. You can fund your app using Visa or Mastercard, or money transfers. Withdrawals are made via cheques and fast bank transfer.
CONCLUSION
The Ignition Poker mobile app ticks all the boxes when it comes to mobile poker and as far as US-based players are concerned, the most important box of all is very firmly ticked – US-based poker players are accepted!
Once you get used to the 'zone poker' concept and the fact that it makes play at this poker room look a little like a gameshow, you begin to see all the advantages that this kind of design has when it comes to playing via a mobile device. The only disappointments are the lack of SnGs and MTTs.
You won't go far wrong with the Ignition Poker mobile app – in fact you will go very right indeed, especially if you can grind out as much of that $1,000 bonus in sixty days as you can.
