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iPoker

Playtech's multi-skin European poker network

About the iPoker Network

iPoker is the longest-running multi-skin network in online poker. Playtech licenses the platform to local operators, who brand it under their own names and share liquidity with most of the network. The model favors regulated markets and recreational-facing brands over high-stakes grinder culture. Rake is uniform across every skin, while geography, bonus terms and rakeback deals differ.

Best suited to European players who value regulated operators, familiar payment methods, and softer games than the GGNetwork or WPN pools. US players are not accepted.

Parent
Playtech PLC
Founded
2002
Traffic
Top 10 globally by cash traffic
Rake
5% cash games, capped by stake

iPoker Rooms We Cover

Operators with confirmed affiliate relationships and full room analysis.

Bet365

UK and most of Europe

Largest brand on the network, with recreational traffic and sportsbook bankrolls crossing over.

NordicBet

Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark

Nordic-branded Betsson Group skin with the highest rakeback margin on the network.

RedStar

Canada, Brazil, Russia, CIS

Long-running independent brand serving markets other iPoker skins avoid.

Software and Rake Structure

Client Features

  • HUDs permitted
  • Table selection permitted
  • Anonymous tables optional (per-skin)
  • Playtech's iPoker client, Windows and Mac
  • Mobile client on iOS and Android

Licensing

  • UK Gambling Commission (38516)
  • Malta Gaming Authority

Sub-Pool Structure

Historically split into iPoker1 and iPoker2 pools based on operator size. The split has blurred in recent years as liquidity consolidated, but regional ring-fences remain: Swedish, Swiss, and Ukrainian skins play segregated pools to comply with local licensing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rooms are on the iPoker network?
Around twenty skins operate on iPoker in 2026, most sharing a liquidity pool with a few ring-fenced for local licensing. PrimeDope reviews four of them: Bet365, Betsson, NordicBet and RedStar.
Is iPoker available to US players?
No. iPoker operators hold European licenses and do not accept US-based players. US players should see the WPN or PaiWangLuo hubs, which cover the US-facing networks.
Do all iPoker skins have the same rake?
Yes. Rake is a network-level property on iPoker: every skin pulls from the same rate table (5% cash games, capped by stake). What differs between skins is the rakeback deal you negotiate with the affiliate. The PrimeDope rakeback column shows the rate we have confirmed with each skin.
What is the iPoker1 / iPoker2 split?
iPoker historically separated its player pool by operator tier. Larger skins with more traffic played on iPoker2; smaller skins on iPoker1. Pools could not see each other's tables. The hard split has eroded as skins have consolidated, but regional ring-fences continue to segregate Swedish, Swiss, and Ukrainian players.
Is William Hill on iPoker?
William Hill operates a poker product on iPoker but is not covered by PrimeDope. For UK players, we recommend Bet365 as the primary iPoker alternative.

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