Pacific Poker Launches Turbo Games

GILBRALTAR – (PRESS RELEASE) -- There is nothing worse than sitting at a poker game waiting for the other players to have their turn. This is the reason why Pacific Poker has introduced turbo games to their online poker game choices.

For poker players seeking fast-paced and speedier games, Pacific Poker's new turbo games are just the thing.

Mike Herea, promotions department manager for Pacific Poker is very excited by the new feature. "We undertook extensive surveying of our player base and the number one concern was games dragging on too long. As a result of this, we have introduced games that have a shortened time to make a decision and the levels go up quicker."

There are two types of accelerated games. The first are Turbo games, which give the player five seconds for the blinds and 10 seconds for the other rounds.

The second type are the fast games, which allow seven seconds for the blinds and 14 seconds for the other rounds.

The response to the new concept has been great. "We have been deluged by the players wanting to play on the quicker games. They are practicing for the upcoming 888.com UK Open ," Herea said.

The million dollar 888.com UK Open promises to be one the biggest poker tournaments of 2005. Qualifying takes place online with every qualifier receiving $12,500 which consists of $10,000 for the entry fee and $2,500 for travel and accommodation expenses.

The free money practice version of Pacific Poker has an even larger selection of turbo games. "We have multi tables that only grant seven seconds and levels go up every two minutes. There are the Nitro Sit and Go tables that give 10 seconds and the Super Fast Heads Up tables that only allow seven seconds to make a choice."

The response of the practice players has been overwhelmingly positive; the majority agreement is that the reduced time forces them to make quicker decisions and really improves their poker play.