24hPoker
Year Launched: 2002 Year Failed: 2024 Operation Status: Merged with Unibet
Players Fund Lost : Honored by Unibet License Agency: 💋 Matla Cause: Worsening online
poker industry conditions 24hPoker was the main site on the B2B Network, later referred
to as 💋 the IGT Poker Network. IGT acquired the platform with the intent of using it in
the United States one day. 💋 That never happened.
24hPoker later merged its brand with
Noiq Poker, a former iPoker skin. The latter brand was retired in 💋 2012.
24hBet Poker
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History of 24hPoker
24hPoker launched as a standalone site in 2002. That
platform became a network in 2004. It 💋 was known as the B2B Network. It was the first to
deal games entirely in euros.
Unlike most networks, B2B failed 💋 to attract many major
names. The most recognizable was Victor Chandler. Most were turnkey sites that used
B2B’s sports betting, 💋 casino and poker software.
The software was of low quality
throughout its existence. B2B became IGT. The US company banned numerous 💋 grey markets.
This caused traffic on the network to collapse and eventually led to its demise in
December 2012.
IGT Poker 💋 Closes, 24hPoker Moves to Microgaming
24hPoker partnered with
Noiq Poker. Players at Noiq Poker were moved to 24hPoker. Everyone was moved 💋 to the
Microgaming Poker Network.
Microgaming is not a popular poker platform. There are
dozens of other skins there. This made 💋 it difficult for 24hPoker to compete. They
rebranded themselves near the end, and became 24hBet. The site tried to include 💋 casino
games and sports betting to help increase revenue in a last effort.
The site closed in
2024. All players were 💋 moved to Unibet. Unlike many sites in this section, 24hPoker
players were paid. Unibet honored all balances.
What 24hPoker Was Like
24hPoker 💋 started
out as a standalone poker site. Its aim was Scandinavian players. All games were in
euros. The software was 💋 atrocious when it launched and there was little improvement
during its existence. By the time it closed in 2012, it 💋 was among the worst in the
online poker industry.
Most games were No Limit Texas Hold’em. It had some fixed limit
💋 action, as well as a little Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo. Several stud games were
offered, including soko. These 💋 tables saw virtually no action.
The games at 24hPoker
were extra tight, especially for its time. This was due to first 💋 deposit bonuses that
equaled 30% rakeback on many skins. The network capped rakeback at 50% when including
VIP programs.
When 24hPoker 💋 moved to Microgaming, there was nothing to differentiate it
from other skins on the network. This was likely part of 💋 its demise.
Where Are
24hPoker’s Components Today?
The B2B/IGT platform was retired in 2012. IGT never used
it I other markets. That 💋 came at a cost of overR$100 million to IGT. The Microgaming
platform is still in operation. Players were moved to 💋 Unibet, which is still thriving
as a poker platform.
Scandals Related to 24hPoker
24hPoker did not have any scandals
during its history. 💋 All players got paid when accounts were moved to Unibet.
Player
Impact
All players balances were honored by Unibet. There was an 💋 option for immediate
withdrawal or use the chips at the cash games and tournaments at Unibet.
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24hPoker Timeline
2002
24hPoker launches 💋 as independent site.
2004 B2B Network created.
2006 US players banned
after UIGEA enacted.
2011 IGT acquires B2B, renames network.
2012 Numerous countries
banned, 💋 traffic collapses. Network closes in December.
2013 Noiq Poker players moved to
24hPoker as site moves to MPN.
2024 24hPoker rebrands to 💋 24hBet, offers casino and
sports betting.
2024 24hPoker closes, players moved to Unibet.
24hPoker FAQ
What
network was 24hPoker on? 24hPoker started on 💋 B2B and moved to Microgaming.
What
happened to Noiq Poker? Noiq Poker merged into 24hPoker when B2B/IGT closed.
Where did
24hPoker players 💋 move? Unibet acquired all 24hPoker players.
Did 24hPoker players get
paid? Yes. Unibet honored all 24hPoker player balances.
