Party Poker and Titan Poker are in the number #3 and #4 spots in terms of traffic volumes with between 60,000 and 70,000 players online at peak times. Neither of these poker sites are US-friendly, instead drawing their player base from Canada, Europe, South America and Australasia. Party Poker is an independent poker site with its own player base, while Titan is actually the leading site in a network of poker sites known as the ‘iPoker Network’. This is a group of sites which pool their players to be able to offer bigger tournaments and wider cash game selections.

 

Party Poker vs Titan Poker – Software

The software client at these 2 distinct poker sites is surprisingly similar, at least in the navigation and the over-all look at feel. Neither site offers great graphics or features, instead both are clean and functional, allowing you to focus on the important factor – the poker. Navigating the lobby of either site is via a ‘tree’ on the left hand side, choosing your game category will drill-down into a list of buy-in levels, clicking here will display a list of tables in the main lobby window.

The tables themselves are again clean and fast running. Party Poker allows their tables to be re-sized with your mouse, Titan poker have a choice of regular or ‘mini view’ instead. Both sites feature clear action buttons, the ‘slider’ at Party Poker to choose your bet size can be difficult to use without some practice.

Party Poker vs Titan Poker – Game Selection

Both of these poker sites offer a huge game selection – and plenty of loose / weak opponents at the tables too. Cash games focus on Texas Holdem with many tables at a variety of betting limits. Party Poker has slightly more players at the higher buy-in levels than Titan – though both are very busy at the lower to middle levels.

Titan Poker offer Omaha, including fixed limit, pot-limit and hi-lo varieties at a good mixture of buy-ins from the micro limits up to the high stakes. Stud poker is also available in 7 and 5 card varieties. Party Poker also offer Omaha and Stud poker, though the lowest buy-in levels are not available for these games. The fixed limit tables are busy at Party Poker.

Tournaments are very popular at both sites, ranging from small buy-ins up to the $200 level. The showcase tournament at Party Poker is the Sunday $300K guaranteed – many satellite qualifiers run throughout the week for this, ensuring that all players on this site have a chance to qualify. Titan run regular deep-stacked, turbo and re-buy tournaments in a variety of games in addition to their full Texas Holdem schedule.

Sit and Go tournaments differ between these two poker sites. Party Poker SNGs are generally busier, particularly at the middle buy-ins ($30 to $50) – while Titan Poker offer a wider selection of buy-in levels and game types. Party Poker run some innovative games based on the sit and go format, including ‘Steps’ which allow you to climb a ladder of SNGs starting at just $3 – the top step being a $500 Sit and Go. ‘Helkat’ SNGs are also unique to Party Poker – these have fixed time limits, the prizes being awarded based on chip counts after the specified time.

Party Poker vs Titan Poker – Bonuses And Promotions

The sign-up bonus for each site is as follows: Party Poker – 30% up to $150 (with bonus code OPBC30), Titan Poker – 100% up to $500 (with bonus code TPS). Both of these bonuses are fast to clear, Titan releasing in $20 increments and Party paying out in one lump sum once you have collected sufficient points. Both of these poker sites also offer freeroll tournaments for new depositors.

Reload bonuses are also a feature at both sites, here Party Poker offer slightly more bonus offers – though the reload bonuses at Titan are also becoming regular. These will depend on your ‘VIP level’ for Titan, determined by how many ‘Titan Points’ you collect during cash game play. Other bonus incentives include monthly cash-back from Titan (after 3 months in the VIP club) and a ‘bad-beat jackpot’ at Party which often awards prizes of more than $100,000.

To summarize, these sites are remarkably similar in terms of their look and feel, the loose nature of opponents and the games being offered. Why not check them both out today and see which is suited to your personal tastes and playing style!