Pokio Review

Pokio — is a state-of-the-art licensed real money social poker app launched in 2017 and operated by Qufan Internet Technology Ltd, headquartered in Malta. Manuel Lopes, its CEO, has vast experience working in the gambling industry in major companies like bwin or PokerLoco.

The app holds a Type 3 B2C active gaming service license from the Malta Gaming Authority, approved to offer Peer-to-peer Poker games.

In short, we could say: Pokio Poker is an evolution of platforms like PPPoker, but they went one step forward by obtaining a license and offering legal real money poker games in gadgets.

What makes Pokio different from other poker apps?

Let's compare Pokio to PokerBros. Outwardly they look pretty much the same:

• A mobile poker app with clubs, cash games, MTTs, etc.
• Available via iOS and official Android stores.
• Modern design with cool graphics and portrait orientation.
• Games take place in private clubs.

However, recall that for playing real money games at PokerBros, you need to contact an agent who is not related to the app. You need to trust someone and send him money to join a game. Here is where Pokio part ways with classic mobile apps.

Pokio got a license from a very respected regulatory body, Malta, and removed the middleman for deposits and withdrawals, and players just need to visit a cashier like at PokerStars.

Nevertheless, this legality comes with a price: there are many restricted countries due to gambling regulation; Pokio features less traffic.

Overall, Pokio is a club-based licensed poker room designed for gadgets. There are no agents, and all financial transactions are processed via the in-app cashier. Although the games are safer, the traffic is low compared to any other app like PPPoker.

Pokio rakeback

In terms of rakeback and promotions, Pokio is similar to club-based poker apps like UPoker. Any bonus is given by your affiliate and not by the room itself. Why? Because the site keeps the private club structure, so only the agent who referred you will pay any rakeback.

Our players get an exclusive rakeback deal when joining our private club set at Pokio. Please confirm with our manager the details of our deal:

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Pokio rake structure

The site charges a standard 5% rake with different caps per stake. Pokio's rake can be called fair and standard. The following structure applies to all games:

Games and traffic

Unfortunately for Pokio, its time has not come yet. Although they opened their doors in 2018 and have made an impressive process to develop their brand, the traffic on the site is still no great. According to PokerScout, the app ranks 43, close to the Italian pool of 888Poker and crypto sites like CoinPoker and Blockchain Poker.

Why isn't Pokio booming yet if it is playing by the book? Due to its country restrictions, players living in many sites where online poker is highly demanded cannot join the tables.

Nevertheless, this is not bad news for grinders. Low traffic means soft games, and Worldpokerdeals grants access to the largest Pokio Poker circles (unions):

1. United Poker Clubs (Norway), ID 102147;
2. Mediterranean Poker, ID 102148;
3. Irish Poker Community, ID 102149;
4. Finnish Poker Circle, ID 102150.

Cash games

You can join all of our clubs, and all games will be displayed in a common lobby. Over 30 tables can be spotted during European peak time. PLO5 and Hold 'em are the most popular games, and OFC tables are also available to join.

Poker tournaments (MTT)

Low-stakes MTTs are played daily across all circles with small guaranteed prizes. The fields are usually composed of live poker fans. The app host regular festivals like the Pokio Springfest €25,000 GTD, where grinders can play rake-free tournaments and freerolls to boost their bankrolls.

Game softness

One of Pokio's strengths is the skill level of its players. Many fans are recruited by club agents and owners in live venues, and we all know what this means for an online reg.

However, we must highlight that the site has focused on "powerful poker" countries like Sweden or Norway, so it's not weird to cross paths with world-class regs like Viktor "Isildulr1" Bloom, who runs its own club. Nevertheless, fans looking to fulfill their dream to play against a recognized pro could also be good news.

Overall, we consider Pokio games soft across all stakes. Avoid Isildur, and you'll be good.

Attitude towards PRO players

• Trackers and HUD – no.
• Auto-seating scripts – no.
• Data-Mining – no.
• Bumhunt – yes.
• Playing from PC – no.

Pokio is loyal to regs players who follow the rules, and there is nothing to highlight here. Just like any other mobile app, HUDs and third-party software are not compatible (there is no PC client), but you can buy an in-app real-time statistics package.

We are not aware of any case of banned regs for winning too much at Pokio, and as they are overseen by MGA, you can submit a complaint if you consider the room is being unfair.

Pokio app software

The app is similar to all real money poker apps, and it's divided into five tabs:

1. Club: games added by the player;
2. Stats. built-in statistics;
3. Play: available games to join; inside this tab, the poker formats divide into Cash Game, MTT, and SnG;
4. Wallet: deposits and withdrawals;
5. Me: personal account settings.

The client is designed in green, and the table lobby shows the games in a single line that displays basic information such as the format (PLO5, Hold 'em, Omaha, Drawmaha, OFC), each one with a different color.

At the top right, the filter icon allows showing the games by game type, format, stakes, seats, and hide full tables.

You can buy Diamonds that give access to features like changing your nickname, Rabbit Hunt, or All-In Insurance (protection against bad beats).

HUD

When you click an opponent's nickname, a HUD will pop up with primary data like hands played, VPIP, PFR, and Win Rate. You can also check your own statistics in the "Stats" tab.

As the poker app is compatible only with mobile devices, regular tracking tools like Holdem Manager 3 or PokerTracker 4 don't work.

Reliability and trustworthiness

• Established – 2017.
• License –  Malta.
• RNG certificate  – iTechLabs.
• Identity verification – necessary.

Perhaps the greatest strength of Pokio. The site runs under a Maltese gambling license, considered one of the most reliable on the market. Players don't need to use an agent to deposit or withdraw (although affiliates can pay extra rakeback), increasing the overall safety.

Deposits and withdrawals

One of the significant advantages of the poker room is that they have a direct cashier to process deposits and withdrawals. This is thanks to the gaming license they hold.

• Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard).
• Skrill.
• paysafecard.
• Neteller.
• ecoPayz.
• AstroPay Card.
• MuchBetter.

Please note that the deposit and withdrawals method may change according to your location. To make a deposit, you need to visit the Wallet section, click on deposit, and follow the instructions of the desired method.

Account verification (KYC)

To process a withdrawal, players must verify their account with documents. To do this, head to the cashier section and upload a copy of your ID (passport, driver's license) and proof of address. KYC is usually completed within 24 hours.

We recommend verifying your account right after creating it.

Pros and cons the play at Pokio

• Licensed real money poker app.
• Access to the biggest unions.
• Unique promotions.
• Clubs promoted by recognized players.

Among the minuses, we highlight the following ones:

• Low traffic.
• No third-party software (including HUD).
• No PC client.
• Many banned countries.

Pokio is an excellent option for those who want to play real money games on their smartphones but don't want the hassle of dealing with agents. The traffic isn't that high, but most of the time, you will find at least a couple of tables to join.

Pros will benefit from casual traffic, and amateurs will definitely like the direct cashier and the app design.

Benefits of playing with us

Worldpokerdeals is recognized as a trusted affiliate on the market, and we have a unique experience working with real money poker apps. We have direct contact with the room and club owners, and thanks to that, we can offer top conditions to our players.

Contact us to get our detailed rakeback deal and an up-to-date list of clubs:

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