Poker Host was launched in 2004 and since 2010 has become part of the Merge Gaming Network. The move benefited both the network and the site maintaining their dedication to American players.

Poker Host offers a good sign up bonus with a respectable number of players to challenge you when earning the required loyalty points.

Their network move now sees them hosting Texas Hold’em, Omaha (Hi/Lo) and 7 Card Stud (Hi/Lo) games in appropriate betting formats, with deep stack, turbo, re-buy/add-on options, as well as guaranteed and regular freezeout tournaments.

Preferences for game selection are made in the cash table and tournament lobbies by game type, which may be sorted into buy-in levels and betting limits etc. Making use of the filter facility will speed players to their ideal seats.

Sit and Go tournaments

A proportion of the sit and go action is dedicated to network's Fun Step program, where players can win cash prizes from play money games; however plenty of action is also found on the low to medium level buy-in games too. Those wanting to play higher buy-in sit and go tournaments will usually find the games beginning fastest in the heads up format.

Ring games

A good cross section of players are found at all the low to medium level Texas Hold’em cash tables; the higher stake tables are less well attended but there is usually some action to be found. Atypical ring games such as Badugi, HORSE, and Stud etc often struggle for players during the off peak hours, but can be busy if you pick your play times.

At the table

The table graphics have a classy feel with an easy to follow layout. Clear action buttons allow players to place bets at pre-set amounts, they may also use the slider to increase bets, or may enter any bet amount in a text window (provided limits allow).

Play options can be altered at individual tables or globally from the lobby. Simple multi-screen options including re-sizeable tables make multi-tabling easy.  It makes sense to use the four color decks option when the going gets hectic.

Common check boxes allow players to sit out, fold to any bet and auto-post their blinds. In-play check boxes give players the opportunity to pre-set a betting action if they make an early decision.

An information area gives brief player and tournament statistics. You can keep notes on other players by clicking on their avatar and adding your considerations, or quickly tag an opponent with discrete icons to help you recognize their play style when you meet them at a later time.

Bonuses

Poker Host offer a 200% Deposit Bonus up to $2,000 and an Initial Depositor Freeroll entry coupon this is given to each player as soon as they make their initial deposit.