Global Poker is the only poker site that legally accepts players from almost every state in America. The room operates on the “sweepstakes” model, which means that all games on the site are 100% legal, and players can win real money.
How the Sweepstakes model works
The game on the site is not played for real money, but for coins — an in-game currency. There are two types of coins:
- Gold Coins (GC) — have no real monetary value. Gold Coin = Play Money.
- Sweeps Coins (SC) — have real monetary value. 1 SC = 1 USD.
Global Poker players do not make deposits, as in regular rooms. Instead, they buy coins.
Global Poker Welcome Bonus GC 200,000 for $20 with FREE SC 40!
Welcome Bonus at Global Poker differs from Welcome Bonus in regular rooms.
For the first deposit of $20, players receive 100,000 GC and 20 Sweep Coins. To receive the bonus, you need to:
- register in the room
- verify your account
- make a deposit of $20
After that, 100,000 GC + 40 SC will be available for games (20 SC are purchased for $20 + 20 SC are awarded by the room as a gift for the first deposit).
40 SC can be used at cash tables, SNG, MTT and Jackpot Sit’N’Go.
How to register at Global Poker
Global Poker accepts players from the United States (except Washington, Michigan, Montana, and Idaho) and Canada (except Quebec)
- Step 1: Go to GlobalPoker.com and click “Register”.
- Step 2: Register via Facebook, Google, or by entering your email (you will need to confirm your registration by clicking on the link in the email) and password.
- Step 3: Enter your phone number, which will receive a text message with a code that you will need to enter to confirm your number.
Congratulations! You can now start playing at Global Poker, but only at the Gold Coins tables.To start playing at the Sweeps Coins tables, where
How to verify your Global Poker account
Step 1: Log in to your account, click on your avatar and select “Verify your account”
Step 2: In the new window, select “Verify My Account”
Step 3: In the new window, select Photo ID type (Drivers License, ID Card or Passport) and issuing country. If your document photo does not indicate your address, you will need to confirm it additionally by sending an email with a photo of the document confirming the address.
Step 4: Follow the instructions in the new window to verify your account.
After completing the verification, you will be able to play Sweeps Coins, where you can win real cash prizes. You will also receive your bonus after the deposit. And if you log into the client every day for 5 days, you will receive an additional bonus of 3.1 SC + 10K GC.
How to get free Sweep Coins at Global Poker
To do this, you need to send a standard postcard or a sheet of white paper 4” x 6” unfolded, clean in a #10 envelope with a stamp. The letter is sent to one of two addresses:
US residents:
VGW GAMES LIMITED
GLOBAL POKER SWEEPSTAKES DEPARTMENT
PO BOX #8486
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801;
Canadian residents:
VGW GAMES LIMITED
GLOBAL POKER SWEEPSTAKES DEPARTMENT
PO BOX #990
135 WEST BEAVER CREEK ROAD
RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO L4B 4R7.
To get 5 SC, you need to fulfill the following conditions:
- handwrite the return address on the front of the envelope and the words: “Sweepstakes Entries”
- handwrite all of the following on only one side of the Request Card inserted inside the envelope:
A. in the top-left corner, one (and only one) unique single-use Postal Request Code
B. under the Postal Request Code, in the following order:
- full name as shown on their government issued identification
- the email address registered to their Global Poker account
- the return residential address registered to their Global Poker account
- the following statement:
“I wish to receive Sweeps Coins to participate in the sweepstakes promotions offered by Global Poker. By submitting this request, I hereby declare that I have read, understood and agree to be bound by Global Poker’s Terms and Conditions and Sweeps Rules.”
You can read the rules of the promotion in more detail in the file.
Games at Global Poker
The lobby consists of two tabs: SC and GC. In the GC tab, the game is played on Play Money. Further in the review, we pay attention to the game in the SC tab, where you can win real money prizes.
Global Poker offers cash games (NLHE, PLO, PLO8, Crazy Pineapple or OFC), Sit’n’Go, Tournaments (MTT) and Jackpot Sit’n’Go.
The cash game tables are NL/PL at limits from SC 0.05/0.10 to SC 10/20. Peak time is after 4:00 pm EDT.
You can find a game at NLHE cash game tables at any time at tables from SC 0.05/0.10 to SC 0.25/0.50. On average, 4-5 6-max tables are played. At peak time, the number of tables increases to 15-20 per limit.
The high limits games gather after 4:00 pm EDT. At this time, you can find a game at 10 NL SC1/2 tables, as well as at 1-2 tables from NL SC1.5/3 and higher.
PLO cash games gather at any time at tables from SC 0.05/0.10 to SC 0.25/0.50: 3-4 tables per limit. Games up to PL SC10/20 gather at peak times.
PLO8 cash games gather at peak times. Mostly 1 table up to PL SC 0.25/0.50.
Sit’n’Go are represented by Heads Up, 6-max and 9-max formats from SC 0.25 to SC 218. The most popular Sit’n’Go format is Turbo Heads Up. They are mainly played up to SC 32.1, but sometimes you can get into a tournament for SC 107.
Sit’n’Go 6-max and 9-max are also popular. The game is mainly played in tournaments with buy-ins up to SC 11.
Tournaments are available with buy-ins ranging from freerolls to SC 218. The biggest tournaments on the weekly schedule are:
- SC 218 Sunday Scrimmage SC 75K GTD
- SC 218 Sunday Blitz SC 30K GTD
- SC 110 Sunday Teaser SC 25K GTD
Global Poker also hosts tournament series. For example, Bounty Series VI is taking place from September 2 to September 15, 2024, with a GC 220,000,000 and SC 493,500 guarantee. The main event is the Mystery Bounty Freeroll Finale SC 20K GTD. Only winners of SC Bounty Series tournaments, freerolls qualifiers and winners of special promotions can participate in it.
Jackpot Sit’n’Go is 3-max Sit’n’Go, in which the prize pool is determined randomly before the tournament starts. Jackpot Sit’n’Go are represented by tournaments with buy-ins SC 0.5; 1; 5; 10 with a maximum multiplier of x200.
Probabilities of multipliers:
| Prizepool Multiplier | Probability in 10,000 games |
| x200 | 3 |
| x50 | 15 |
| x20 | 50 |
| x10 | 150 |
| x5 | 500 |
| x3 | 3,282 |
| x2 | 6,000 |
Rake
In Cash Games rake = 5%.
| Blinds | 2 Player Cap | 3+ Player Cap | 5+ Player Cap |
| SC 0.01/0.02 | SC 0.25 | SC 0.5 | SC 0.75 |
| SC 0.05/0.1 | SC 0.75 | SC 1 | SC 1.5 |
| SC 0.1/0.2 | SC 0.75 | SC 1.25 | SC 2 |
| SC 0.25/0.5 | SC 1 | SC 2.5 | SC 3 |
| SC 0.5/1 | SC 1 | SC 2.5 | SC 3.5 |
| SC 1/2 | SC 1 | SC 2.5 | SC 3.5 |
| SC 2.5 /5 | SC 1.25 | SC 3 | SC 4 |
| SC 5/10 | SC 1.5 | SC 3 | SC 4.5 |
| SC 10/20 | SC 1.5 | SC 3 | SC 5.5 |
Tournaments rake varies between 7% and 10%
Jackpot Sit’n’Go rake is 6.01%.
FAQ
Is Global Poker really legal in the USA?
Yes, Global Poker is 100% legal in the USA as it uses the Sweepstakes Model. The only restricted areas are Idaho, Michigan, Montana, and Washington.
Can I really win cash playing at Global Poker?
Yes! What’s even more interesting is that you can win without even making a single deposit. The official Global Poker website claims that half of all their players have never deposited money into the game.
Global Poker publishes information about the biggest winners on its website.
Does Global Poker have an app on iPhone and Android?
No. But you can play at Global Poker in any browser. Global Poker offers a platform that is entirely web-based. You don’t need to download and install any software even on your PC.
How can I purchase Sweeps Coins and convert to cash?
You can buy coins via Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Skrill.
You can redeem prizes via Skrill, bank account or gift cards.
How can I contact Global Poker support?
The email address for Global Poker customer support is support@globalpoker.com