Partypoker was one of the first rooms in the online market, starting to operate in 1997. In 2015 partypoker underwent a major facelift, changing its corporate image. Since then, the actions carried out by the management of the room have been becoming one of the most reliable and that most take care of the interests of their players.
Online PartyPoker in Spain
Based on the requirements of the Royal Decree 958/2020, you will not be able to access promotions or rewards during the first 30 days from the opening of your account and if your account has not been fully verified with an identity document.
Software
PartyPoker software released several important updates for the mobile and PC versions, significantly improving the functionalities. One of the most interesting innovations is that now the tables showing the real names of poker players are marked with a special icon.
Holdem Manager (HM3), PokerTracker (PT4), Hand2Note (H2N) programs are prohibited.
PartyPoker offers a MyGame reporting and coaching tool. This feature has a personal assistant (Whiz) that gives you real-time advice based on your play. It also allows you to save and replay your hands. After 100 hands, Whiz will generate a report with quests and challenges to help you strengthen your weaknesses.
Mobile App
Partypoker mobile client is made with high quality and has full functionality ranging from real money play or play money to the possibility of deposits and withdrawals.
You can install the application to play poker on both cell phones and tablets running Android or iOS operating systems.
Cashback
Although in Spain you can no longer get welcome bonuses, Partypoker still maintains its cashback program. It returns up to 25% of the rake paid every Monday directly to the player’s account.
You’ll receive 1 point for every €1 of rake you generate.
| Points | Cashback | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0.50 € | 5 % |
| 25 | 2.50 € | 10 % |
| 50 | 5 € | 10 % |
| 75 | 7.50 € | 10 % |
| 100 | 10 € | 10 % |
| 150 | 15 € | 10 % |
| 200 | 20 € | 10 % |
| 250 | 25 € | 10 % |
| 300 | 45 € | 15 % |
| 350 | 52,50 € | 15 % |
| 400 | 60 € | 15 % |
| 450 | 67,50 € | 15 % |
| 500 | 75 € | 15 % |
| 600 | 120 € | 20 % |
| 700 | 140 € | 20 % |
| 800 | 160 € | 20 % |
| 900 | 180 € | 20% |
| 1 000 | 200 € | 20 % |
| 1 200 | 300 € | 25 % |
| 1 400 | 350 € | 25 % |
| 1 600 | 400 € | 25 % |
| 1 800 | 450 € | 25 % |
| 2 000 | 500 € | 25 % |
| thereafter 25% for every 200 points earned | ||
VIP program
If you earn more than 2000 points per month or are a high stakes MTT player, you can become a PartyPoker VIP player. Also casino players, all high stakes accounts will be considered for this program.
All VIPs get their own partypoker account manager, opportunities to attend partypoker live events, 24 hour priority customer support services from a dedicated VIP support team, higher deposit and withdrawal limits, priority withdrawals and more.
Traffic
Party Poker remains among the top ten poker sites in player traffic in Spain.
Cash Games
In the lobby there are gaming tables with different limits and a variety of disciplines. You have tables for low level as well as for high level players.
Fastpoker is the cash game for action lovers
The quick-fire format allows players to cram in thousands of hands per hour with no waiting around.
Fastpoker plays like any other online cash game except for two major differences:
- You do not play at one fixed table, rather you are part of a pool of players spread across multiple tables.
- You do not have to wait until your turn to fold. Simply hit the “forward fold” button to be instantly presented with fresh cards at a new table. Fold as many times as you want until you find a hand you like.
- You can sit at up to four No Limit Hold’em fastpoker tables at once, with stakes starting at €0.02/€0.04 and running up to €0.10/€0.25.
The different types of games available:
| Game | Minimum limit | Maximum limit |
|---|---|---|
| fastpoker | €0.02/€0.04 | €0.10/€0.25 |
| No-limit hold’em | €0.01/€0.02 | €5/€10 |
| Fixed limit hold’em | €0.01/€0.02 | €5/€10 |
| Pot Limit Hold’em | €0.01/€0.02 | €5/€10 |
| Omaha | €0.01/€0.02 | €5/€10 |
| Fixed-limit 7-card stud | €0.01/€0.02 | €5/€10 |
Tournaments
Partypoker’s wide variety of tournaments is one of the best offerings online. Players can participate in:
MTT tournaments, Satellites for live events, Sit and Go, Lottery tournaments and Freerolls. You can find all kinds of variety, such as repeat entries, re-buys, rewards for knockouts and also live events with phases.
At Partypoker there are special daily and weekly tournaments to suit both small bankroll and high stakes players.
This is a group of tournaments called, Daily Legends.
Choose from a selection of tournaments, each designed to give players of all bankrolls an equal chance. Entries range from €2 to €100.
| Other Daily Legends Available | |
|---|---|
| The Storm | Speedy 6-handed PKO with a €2 buy-in |
| The Grinder | Sunday’s favourite |
| The High Roller | The big €250 buy-in event |
| The XtraDeep | Fast-paced €20 tournament |
| The Spartan | 8-handed PKO, just for the real Spartans. |
Spins
PartyPoker spins feature a classic. The blind levels increase every three minutes, which keeps the action fast. Plus, look out for when the three biggest multipliers are in play – everyone is guaranteed a cash prize. The maximum prize pool is $1,000,000. SPINS buy-ins range from €0.25 – €250. There’s a max multiplier of 240,000. Available gaming options:
- SPINS – Up to €1M top prize: SPINS is a 3-handed turbo Sit & Go tournament featuring a random prizepool multiplier between 2 and 240,000 – €1 MILLION top prize.
- SPINS Ultra is a turbocharged version of SPINS, where faster blinds and shorter stacks accelerate the play.
- SPINS Leaderboards: Each week there’s 10K in cash to play for, with buy-in levels starting at €0.25. Simply climb the Leaderboards by acumulating as many points as you can. Points are earned when you finish “in the money” of a SPINS game.
Deposit and Withdrawals
It won’t be difficult to make a deposit at PartyPoker because the poker room supports almost all popular payment systems in Spain.
Available methods include:
- Apple Pay
- LUXONPAY
- NETELLER
- Skrill
- Bank Transfer
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- PayPal
- paysafecard
- Visa
Document Verification
partypoker.es is regulated by the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), and under Spanish law all players are required to complete a simple verification process within 30 days of opening an account.
How to verify your account
Verifying your account is simple and can be completed in a few simple steps.
- Log in into partypoker.es
- Enter your personal details
- Submit your details by selecting ‘Verify my account’
Your verification is now complete.
Please note: It is important that your account details are matched exactly to those on your identification.
How does the verification work?
As part of the new Spanish government regulations, we are required by law to check your identity. We do this by sending your DNI number along with your first name, surname and date of birth to a registry maintained by the regulator.
What documents do I need to provide?
As a Spanish resident, we require your NIF number or as a foreign resident in Spain, your NIE number.
I live in Spain but am not a Spanish national?
You can still play but you need to verify your account by uploading one of the following documents:
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- National Identity card
To upload your documents follow these simple steps:
- Log in to partypoker.es
- Enter your personal details
- Upload your documents
Winning is possible
Overall, with a little consideration, some patience and a decent sized bankroll, you will probably find PartyPoker to be one of the most profitable sites, on average.
Although player quality is not as attractive as it was in previous years, thanks to the changes described in this review, the fish are finding their way back to the Party Poker tables.
For one-on-one assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our online support, available 24/7.
