i think only time will tell if this is a good thing the immediate impression i get is that it is the end. Sky Poker will be far worse as we play russian bots that will rinse us dry. The games will last ages with indefinite late reg until the games reach enough funds taken to be cancelled. at this point everyone still in will recieve a refudn of their buyin only regardless of how big the stacks are but anyone who busted will lose their buyin.
the Site will randomly quit out and crash several times during a session with long times to relogin in and tables not opening automatically in fact you will have to struggle to get back into each and every game.
People will sink to their knees and cry praying to Satan for the long gone days of the worst that was Sky poker.
i think only time will tell if this is a good thing the immediate impression i get is that it is the end. Sky Poker will be far worse as we play russian bots that will rinse us dry. The games will last ages with indefinite late reg until the games reach enough funds taken to be cancelled. at this point everyone still in will recieve a refudn of their buyin only regardless of how big the stacks are but anyone who busted will lose their buyin.
the Site will randomly quit out and crash several times during a session with long times to relogin in and tables not opening automatically in fact you will have to struggle to get back into each and every game.
People will sink to their knees and cry praying to Satan for the long gone days of the worst that was Sky poker.
Thanks for the announcement. I am not familiar with the current ipoker offering. Will an omaha hi lo heads-up sit&go be available? Appreciate that this is a niche area but it is my game of choice.
Thanks for the announcement. I am not familiar with the current ipoker offering. Will an omaha hi lo heads-up sit&go be available? Appreciate that this is a niche area but it is my game of choice.
I assume HUDs will be allowed as they are on other skins?
Also will Sky exclusive games still be 6max non ante?
Yes iPoker have HUDs so in the interest of fairness we will have this option too. Sky exclusive games will still be 6 max but I think it would be strange not to have antes don't you?
Final question from me regarding screen names. Will those with screen names already used on the ipoker network be required to change theirs?
To avoid the issue of duplicates the plan is to have '-sky' at the end of your alias. The only other option is to allow everyone to pick a new alias but I want to keep the continuity and I think players would prefer to be able to recognise each other still.
😢 sad times imo. Bot infested network with late reg that goes on longer than ACR’s. Will be sad to see this simple site with a ‘moved’ sign in the window.
To me this is sad news, Sky are a respected brand who built a unique poker site with a strong community feel. It will be a shame to see it go. For those that have been around a long time it reminds me a lot of the original Ladbrokes Poker 2002-2006 era.
However I hope this move allows everyone to keep their job who is involved in the poker side at Sky, and I hope it is smooth and hassle free for everyone. All good things must come to an end sometime. Appreciate the several months notice from the suits - gives us all time to appreciate playing on the site for a couple of months more. Would have been a lot worse if the move was happening tomorrow!
To all involved making and running Sky Poker over the years, thanks for giving us players a great site to enjoy.
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@Ironpump1
Lolz…
Was fun while it lasted, onto the next thing.
the Site will randomly quit out and crash several times during a session with long times to relogin in and tables not opening automatically in fact you will have to struggle to get back into each and every game.
People will sink to their knees and cry praying to Satan for the long gone days of the worst that was Sky poker.
Unlike you to be so pessimistic, David?
We have had a great run and all good things must etc but still sad news.
I’m not sure about that but I’ll find out for you, or @Sky—James will advise. Bear with us please.
Also will Sky exclusive games still be 6max non ante?
@Slotter9 @waller02
Bear with me please.
Will be sad to see this simple site with a ‘moved’ sign in the window.
However I hope this move allows everyone to keep their job who is involved in the poker side at Sky, and I hope it is smooth and hassle free for everyone. All good things must come to an end sometime. Appreciate the several months notice from the suits - gives us all time to appreciate playing on the site for a couple of months more. Would have been a lot worse if the move was happening tomorrow!
To all involved making and running Sky Poker over the years, thanks for giving us players a great site to enjoy.