Having been launched in Cambodia in 2010, IDNPoker has grown to become one of the most popular poker networks in Asia. It is now the third largest poker network in the world, and the focus of its operations is on China, Thailand, and Indonesia. The IDNPoker website is fully translated into English, and players can choose cash games or tournaments to play.
IDNPoker offers poker games such as Omaha and Texas HoldEm. IDNPoker uses a BMM RNG certificate and holds a PAGCOR license. Unlike most online poker sites, IDNPoker does not have a stand-alone poker client. It uses HTML5 clients for desktop computers, and the site has an elegant and minimalist design. A player is only allowed to play one table at a time.
IDNPoker does not have a waiting list, and players can choose cash games or tournaments from the lobby. The IDNPoker client can hide full tables, so players can play at the cash tables without seeing anyone waiting to join. The poker software also saves hand histories played online, and displays previous statistics for known players. The software also includes quizzes, and can show equity and variance.
IDNPoker is headquartered in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, but it operates in more than 200 skins across Asia. It is the leading B2B provider of online gaming platforms in Asia. It has been the subject of a large promotional campaign in Asia, which is believed to have contributed to its success. The company has also participated in charity events in Asia and hosted gaming conferences.
Although IDNPlay is one of the largest networks in Asia, it has been virtually invisible in the Western market until 2016. The company’s website is translated into English, and has never promoted its services in this market.
IDNPoker’s focus on Asia is also thought to have contributed to its success. In 2016, the network rose to second place in the rankings of PokerScout. It was the first Asian network to achieve this level. It operates over 10,000 concurrent users, and has more than 200 skins across the region. IDNPoker does not advertise its services outside of Asia, although it participates in local charity events.
Some Internet discussion forums have alleged that the IDNPoker network deals non-randomly, a practice that may favor multiple players or “bots.” This is a practice that may not be necessary, and may instead favor house-employed players. A third party would be able to detect such practices. It is possible that such practices are in place to increase the bets of a player who is not a good poker player, or it may be a way to entice players into playing. It is possible that this practice is unnecessary, and may cause players to lose their patience and stop playing.
IDNPoker does not offer stand-alone poker clients, but rather uses HTML5 clients for desktop computers. It has an elegant and minimalist design, and does not require players to download anything. A player is only allowed to play one cash game or tournament at a time, and they can hide full tables, so that they can play at the cash tables without seeing anyone wait to join.