Ongame Rakeback

During Winter/Spring 2008, the Ongame network created a new rule for affiliates prohibiting them from including the word ‘rakeback’ in any URLs that had pokersites from the network on their website. Instead, affiliates of the Ongame network offer Ongame continuous bonuses. This is simply an alternative term for Ongame rakeback. The newest continuous bonuses are, in fact, more advantageous for the end-users, as the payout is typically larger.

The Ongame software was initially the only option for Mac & Linux users who were interested in playing online. The network offers players the opportunity to play its games within a browser (no-download) and also a client-based (downloaded) version. The actual GUI of the applications are not all that pretty, it’s a little difficult to play multi-tabled, but other than that, all regular features (and advanced features) are in place.  The network has quite a solid stream of traffic, with 4,000+ users being online during peak periods in ring games, and some 20,000 in tournaments. Most Ongame sites offer the following flavours of poker:

• Texas Holdem
• Omaha
• Omaha Hi/Lo
• 7 Card Stud
• 7 Card Stud Hi/lo
• 5 Card Draw.

All around, it’s a decent network, but you’ll have to contact the owners of their respective websites to find out about their rakeback (or ‘continuous bonus’) offers.