If you're searching for a social poker site, this ClubGG review might be exactly what you need. I'll cover everything from Play Chips and Live Dollars to how to redeem eligible winnings for real money prizes.
The site provides unlimited Play Chips so you can enjoy your poker games without the need to spend money. However, if you were interested in purchasing an optional premium membership, the payment choices are pretty straightforward to use. I've thoroughly tested the ClubGG app, so keep reading to find out everything you need to know about this social poker site.
It's surprising, but it's true. There is no bonus available at ClubGG. I went through the straightforward signup process to join as free member, and there wasn't any sort of bonus available. It's worth remembering that ClubGG is a social poker site, meaning it's only designed to be played for fun, so the lack of a signup bonus shouldn't necessarily ring alarm bells.
Despite there not being a signup bonus, there is a refer-a-friend program, and other offers like tournament tickets for premium membership holders. So if you've played at a real life poker club, or are very experienced at the game, these could be something to look into down the line.
It's notably rare to find a sweepstakes or social poker site with no signup offer for newcomers. There is also no ClubGG promo code I can share in this review either, but if you keep reading I've covered everything you need to know about this poker site designed for social play. While are you'd expect, there are no cash games, there is an option to redeem eligible Live Dollars (one of the site's virtual currencies) for real money prizes.
I found the site easy to use, and it seems to be true of whichever app you prefer to access ClubGG with. I've covered the apps available in more detail in the section below, but I will say they've clearly made a big effort to develop a format that is smooth and easy to access.
The tables look superb, they offer enough information to help you settle into the game, without too much to deal with while you're considering your poker hand. It's not quite like being in a real world poker club, but it's still good.
Having reviewed a few other poker-based sites in the past, this social poker variant looks incredibly polished in comparison. Obviously, there are differences to the layout and format if you're more familiar with social casinos that offer video poker, compared to dedicated social poker apps like this one. There also seems to be a function where you can set up a private online 'poker club' where you can play with your friends for free. This could be a useful if you live far away from friends you'd like to play poker with.
Players with a premium membership package will be able to see how many Live Dollars they have. I began as a free member so I could get a feel for the site and find out more information and I'd suggest you do the same if you're considering joining.
There’s a calendar you can check up on to keep abreast of the tournament action on the site. As for the games themselves, you can see the total pot available, along with whether any participants have called or folded their hand. If they’ve raised it, you’ll see by how much. If you’ve got experience of social poker or even the real thing at poker club, you should be able to settle in quite quickly.
There have been times while writing reviews such as this Jackpota review, for example, when I’ve gone on a hunt to find out whether there are any mobile apps available for download. However, I was met with the opposite scenario for this review, as the main page of the site confirmed there are plenty of apps to choose from.
I say plenty because there was a download available for Windows 10 if you’re keen to stick with a larger computer screen or laptop. However, they also displayed links to visit the Google Play store for Android users, and the App Store if you’re on an Apple device. They even rounded off the collection by adding an .apk file download for Android as an alternative. I don’t think I’ve ever written a review that’s had so many options to write about for mobile downloads, so this ClubGG review is certainly an outlier in this department. You're really spoilt for choice with this social poker site's app selection. It appears that if you download the app, you can create your own virtual 'poker club' and invite your friends to play with you.
It was nice to see the Windows 10 download for computer users, and of course, you’ll be able to see the latest device requirements for Android and iOS devices in the respective stores. The app graphics are impressive, with an at-a-glance look at the other players at the table, and straightforward controls to use once you’re inside a game. I’d recommend starting with free play, as this will help you get a better sense of what’s going on. This gives you chance to find your way around the app if you're new to the software you've chosen to play on.
If you’ve read the Punt review, you’ll know that payments don’t work the same at social and sweepstakes sites as they do at normal casinos and poker sites. So, this is a vital topic for me to cover.
If you are going to use the social poker element of the site, you never need to worry about purchasing anything. There are no deposits to make, nothing to withdraw, and no purchases to think about either. However, you can choose to purchase an optional premium membership in either Standard or Platinum choices, which has a separate monthly fee to think about.
There is also an Alternative Method of Entry that allows you to send a mail-in request to get a month’s free premium membership. You can do this every month to avoid paying charges.
If you do decide to purchase a membership for the app, you can do so via your Apple or Android device. This means you can select whichever payment method you have already associated with your device. The site also welcomes credit cards and PayPal among other options, which could work well if you decide to use the computer-based download for Windows 10 instead.
If you play using Live Dollars and win more, you can redeem your L$ winnings as real a money prize via PayPal or your bank account, or Tether, or even for an Amazon gift card if you’re inside the app. Thus there are a few options to consider whether you’re purchasing membership or redeeming a prize.
My ClubGG review continues here by covering the customer support topic - one of the most important parts of any social or sweepstakes site. I believe it is even more important at ClubGG because it focuses on social poker. It also offers the chance to enter tournaments, where you can play using Live Dollars. Eligible Live Dollars can then be redeemed for real money prizes or gift cards.
There are a few useful links at the top of the landing page, including some topics covering membership options and tournaments. These work well as introductory pages, although I would prefer to see a little more detailed info there. Not to worry, though, because the site has more to share with you.
As mentioned above, there's a lot of options when it comes to app availability, all of which are mentioned on the site's homepage. Further down that page there's a link to Terms of Service. Traditionally these pages have a reputation for being dull, but they're an important read if you're considering using the site. Especially if you want to use the 'private poker club' function, you're hoping to exchange any eligible Live Dollars for vouchers or real money prizes. It's also where you’ll find full details of how to claim your Alternative Method of Entry as laid out in this article.
The terms of service also makes note that the social casino site is prohibited in the US states of Georgia, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota and Washington.
You might also spot an FAQ link, which opens another page showcasing their help center. There are various sections at the top of the page to start you off, and once you choose something to read about, you’ll see a list of options to choose on the left if you’re on a computer. Either way, you can use their search box to enter a search word or term to look up. Admittedly, some of the pages have sparse information, while a few I found were blank. On the whole, though, it’s an essential resource to help you settle into some social poker play, and something to add to this ClubGG review.
Here’s where I can confirm that the site works according to social and sweepstakes rules. So, don’t worry if you’re a stickler for checking license info near the bottom of a site and you don’t find anything for ClubGG. That can be seen normal because it doesn’t require a standard casino license like you might be used to seeing.
The site is run by NSUS Group Inc., and they are clear about the site format, whereby all tournament tickets have no real value. While traditional poker terms are used for clarity, these don't mean players can win any withdraw funds, as the site doesn’t work this way and real money prizes can only be redeemed if you have enough eligible Live Dollars. They also confirm that you must live in an accepted US state or jurisdiction to use the site, and that’s something you can check via the terms of use (along with reading the details elsewhere in this ClubGG review).
My research suggests there’s no dedicated VIP program to look forward to, although the paid membership plans do provide more perks than the free membership version of the site does, as you might expect. There’s no need to purchase either the Standard or Platinum membership plans if you don't wish to, but players do receive a range of features in both of these options.
Stage One tournament access comes once daily with the Standard membership, while it is unlimited with Platinum membership. Tiered loyalty rewards come into play if you choose the Platinum membership, too. The Platinum option also provides the best access to playing with Live Dollars (abbreviated to L$), which you can play with in the hopes of winning more. The Live Dollar winnings are then redeemable for real prizes on the site by following the instructions for prize redemption.
You might recall I mentioned an Alternative Method of Entry earlier in this ClubGG review. This method shows up at all sweepstakes casinos too, as you might have read in the Scrooge Casino review here.
It is possible to request an an offline, no purchase necessary method of entry which means you can be entered into tournaments without paying anything. Here's how you do this:
No, because it primarily operates as a social poker platform. You can purchase a premium membership to gain access to many more tournaments, which give you the opportunity to play with Live Dollars. Live Dollar winnings can be redeemed for actual prizes.
As the name suggests, these are a type of play currency with no actual value. They cannot be redeemed for anything and are used solely to play the social poker games at ClubGG.
If you’re reading about the site for the first time, then yes, you can learn plenty of details and get a sense of what to expect if you read a few detailed reviews before you sign up. Read the review on our site for more information.
ClubGG is run by NSUS Group Inc., and is a social and sweepstakes site. We recommend reading some of our other social poker site reviews before choosing where to sign up.
No, there is no requirement to make a purchase to play online poker at this social poker site, but they do also offer paid membership options that provide access to premium features and tournaments.
There’s a lot to take in at this social poker site, as I hope my ClubGG review has indicated. However, if you already have a good sense of poker, either from a real world poker club or online poker games at social casinos, you can play the social poker opportunities there for free. With an Alternative Method of Entry to get a mail-in registration, you are able participate in all kinds of tournaments without purchasing a membership.
However, we would recommend you look at other social poker reviews on our site. Some of these other social poker sites are a little more well established and although none of them allow you to play cash games, there is usually an opportunity to redeem real money prizes.
This is arguably one of the most important topics of all, as you may have a favorite poker game you want to see there. I spotted Pot Limit Omaha along with No Limit Hold ‘Em, so that covers two of the most popular games around for this social poker site. However, there is another aspect to gameplay that I want to mention, and this involves clubs. You can join one or more clubs at ClubGG if you wish - I guess that’s why Club features so prominently in the name. You can even create your own club, which is good to know if you have a few friends in real life or on social media who might also sign up to play social poker there.
If you’ve visited a few social and sweepstakes sites before, you’ll know there is a different type of coin associated with each type of play. At ClubGG, you can find Play Chips to help you with the social poker games. While researching the features on the site, I was able to confirm that there is no limit to the Play Chips you can use. They can be distributed within club games, so you’ll never run out. I guess that’s why there is no welcome offer, as you don’t really need one.
The other virtual currency to watch out for is the Live Dollar, also shown as L$. This is equivalent to a Sweeps Coin, which you might have come across at social and sweepstakes casinos. You’ll need to either purchase a premium membership to access and play using these, or use the Alternative Method of Entry to get a mail-in registration for one month at a time. If you play using Live Dollars and win a game or tournament, you will receive L$ in winnings. You can redeem those for a real prize if you have enough of them.
This is the big question, and I can confirm there is a positive answer. Despite the lack of a welcome bonus, the site clearly provides unlimited Play Chips for social poker games as part of a club. I’d definitely suggest joining for free first, as you can get a much better idea of the inner workings of ClubGG. It’s a top quality option for poker fans, offering two tiers of optional premium memberships to purchase, plus a mail-in option you can use for free. It can’t get much better than that.