PokerTableRatings

    At long last, here are the April results for the UGL leaderboards for 200NL, 400NL and 600NL:    

We are proud to introduce a new feature here on PTR that will give players more control over their profiles. PTR Link (in its beta release) allows members to take control of their PTR poker player profiles, gaining access to customization functionality, with even more awesome features and tools to come! PTR Link is open to any members who have a poker account on one of our featured networks. These include Party Poker, OnGame, iPoker, Merge, and Cake. All you have to do is visit your PTR player profile page and click on the "Link This Profile" button (you can also do this from your MyPTR page directly). You'll be given a unique set of instructions to complete (such as "sit at any NL10 table with $5.43"). Once we’ve spotted you at the table, you’ll be confirmed as the profile owner. The first customization features include the ability to add an avatar and biography as well as the power to moderate comments. The comments you make on your profile will be highlighted and will appear under your poker screen name, allowing you to engage in discussion directly with your poker fans! There are many more features in the works and we’re excited about the potential that PTR Link provides our users – things like extended customization and privacy settings. We appreciate any feedback you may have, please feel free to discuss PTR Link in the dedicated forum thread here. Read more about PTR Link here.

As many of you know, PokerStars requested that we change our poker results pages for their players. We have fully agreed to do so and are already making the changes necessary to be entirely within their terms and conditions for 3rd party websites.

According to Ongame's official website, they are the world’s leading B2B online poker provider, serving partnes including bwin, Betfair, Betsson and Unibet. The Ongame Network is a popular, high-volume network that is fully tracked by our website. The traffic is high, the rewards are innovative, the software is smooth, and the tables are action packed. Traffic According to PokerScout.com, Ongame ranks 5th in the world for cash game traffic with a 7 day average of 2,050 players and peaking at 4,587 players. Anyone should be able to consistently find a wide variety of games available any hour of the day up to the mid stakes level. Rewards In order to determine the distribution of” Player Points”, Ongame uses the “essence” reward system which takes into account many factors. Some of these include contributed rake, style of play, and win-rate. For instance, losing players are rewarded by receiving a higher proportion of the rake which leads to more player points and rewards. As a result, the model takes into account a person’s contribution to the poker ecology opposed to systems that reward tight and nitty play. This suggests Ongame is doing its best to balance the odds to keep the casual player on their site. As recreational players are one of the main drivers of deposits and profitability of the game, it is important to keep them playing at the tables. Quality of Games Given that many large sports books are head of the Ongame advertising chain, it logically follows that the games include many recreational poker players who come from a sports betting background. In addition, with the help of the essence system which encourages recreational play, the games can be very desirable for many players looking to profit. In fact, according to Ongame, only 6 months after the inception of the “Essence System” recreational players had increased by 8 percent on the network. With this increase in casual players, this means more money for everyone else at the table. Rake OnGame rake structure is as follows: 2 players $1.00 3-4 players $2.00 5+ players $3.00 With a 5% take for any NL game above $0.10-0.20. This puts Ongame on par with the industry average in regards to how much rake is being taken. Software Ongame’s software has a unique feel with many customizable options. The games run smoothly for multi-tablers, and there are a wide variety of options that allow players to resize, attach, and detach tables. Players can choose to have their avatar displayed or keep their table clean with the avatar hidden. As there are no waitlists, players can jump in many games at once without having to sit through long waiting lists that occur on many other sites. The software is also has a Mac version and mobile app, so players have a wide variety of ways to get their game on. All of the standard poker tracking software, such as Holdem Manager and PokerTracker 3, are fully functional with OnGame so players can keep track of their play and evaluate their game. Take advantage of the great games at OnGame by playing in the Betfair Premier Cup! Remember, new sign-ups can take part for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes, including a grand prize package including airfare, accommodations, and VIP tickets to see a Manchester United play live in . Sign up today.