TON Poker
Introduction
TON Poker is a decentralized online poker room that operates on The Open Network (TON) blockchain. It was launched in late 2022 by a team of developers aiming to create a secure, transparent, and fair platform for online poker using blockchain technology. TON Poker can be accessed using Telegram Link.
Game Limits and Stake Levels
TON Poker offers various poker variants, including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, and others. The platform supports both cash games and tournaments, catering to players with different preferences and bankroll sizes. There are three main categories: Low, Mid, and High.
Low Limits: The Low limit games on TON Poker feature small blinds and buy-in amounts, making them suitable for recreational players or those with smaller bankrolls. The blinds and buy-in levels visible in the image for Low limit games are:
- Blinds: $0.02 / $0.05
- Buy-in: $2.50 / $7.50
Mid Limits: The Mid limit games represent a step up in stakes compared to the Low limits. These games likely attract a mix of recreational and more experienced players. The blinds and buy-in levels shown for Mid limit games are the same as the Low limits:
- Blinds: $0.25 / $0.50
- Buy-in: $25 / $75
High Limits: For players with larger bankrolls and those seeking higher-stakes action, TON Poker offers High limit games. While the specific blinds and buy-in amounts for High limits, these games typically feature blinds and buy-ins that can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars or their respective cryptocurrency equivalent.
- Blinds: $1 / $10
- Buy-in: $500 / $1500
Advantages
One of TON Poker's key advantages is its decentralized nature, with no central authority controlling the platform. Instead, it is maintained by a distributed network of nodes, making it resistant to censorship and interference from third parties.
Fairness and Transparency
Fairness and transparency are core principles of TON Poker. The use of blockchain technology and smart contracts ensures consistent enforcement of game rules and immutable record-keeping on a public ledger. Provably fair algorithms are employed to generate truly random card sequences, preventing manipulation.
Privacy and Anonymity
Transparency in game rules and outcomes is important, TON Poker considers players' privacy and anonymity. Users can create and use anonymous accounts to participate in poker games without revealing their real identities, although they must comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Spin the Wheel
TON Poker platform incorporates a «spin the wheel» feature, which introduces an element of chance and rewards for players. This feature is accessible to users who possess tickets, with each ticket granting them one spin opportunity.
The wheel itself is divided into multiple segments, each displaying a different prize or reward amount. These rewards can range from small amounts like $0.05 or $0.5 to more substantial prizes such as $1, $2, $5, $10, $100, or even TON cryptocurrency.
When a player spins the wheel using their ticket, the outcome is determined randomly, and the player receives the corresponding prize shown on the segment where the wheel stops spinning. This mechanic adds an engaging and potentially lucrative component to the overall TON Poker experience.
Players who run out of tickets can acquire more through the «GET MORE» button displayed prominently on the interface. This option likely allows users to purchase additional tickets.
There are multiple ways for users to obtain additional tickets:
- Invite a Friend: Users can earn tickets by inviting new friends or players to join TON Poker platform, likely through a referral system.
- Win Rake: Tickets can also be earned by accumulating rake (fees collected from cash game pots) while playing cash games on the platform. Specific rake thresholds like winning 1 rake, 49 rakes, or 100 rakes may reward players with additional ticket(s).