A great online poker site with the goal to become an International online poker leader. You can currently play in 16 different languages, and Everest is swiftly gaining on the leaders in the industry.
Everest Poker is definitely interested in gaining you as a client, as their rake policy is below industry standard (only 4%). They have lots of exclusions for when they won't take a rake such as if the hand ends before the flop (no flop-no drop), if the pot is less than 3X the big blind, on un-called wagers, or on micro-stake tables ($0.02/0.04 stakes). The max rake is $3, but only $1 at a 2-seat table. No rake on Free Play or Points Play games.
Playability
Everest Poker is the micro-table stakes specialists, offering many games in these lower stakes geared to the beginner player. In fact, they are so beginner friendly that no only can you download the FREE software and sit down at some Play Money tables, but they also offer an incredible Training Room where you'll be playing against 3 robot opponents, who teach you the flow of the game and allow you to get comfortable with all the terms and controls.
Traffic Quality
Everest Poker started out slow and is fairly new, but caught up to many established poker rooms pretty quickly. Their cash game tables are usually hopping, and there are no US players at the site.
Other Features
$100 FREE with no sign-up or deposit required
$50 refer-a-friend
GiveAway tournaments (play for free, win cash)
Tokens -awarded and used for online poker tournament entries
Customer Service
Only email, which can be a downer if you want some instant answers, but certain to expand if they keep growing at such a fast rate.
