Why Play Shockwave Poker?

by Bodog Casino | Aug 25 2010

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Poker is supposed to be dead by now isn't it? The spotlight is supposed to be out, tournaments aren't supposed to be televised and games are supposed to be dealt in seedy back rooms, not online casinos.

Poker is supposed to be a trend that died as soon as celebrities started playing it. But it's still here, still going strong.

That's because poker is building a legacy like its second cousin, professional sports. It has leagues, TV shows on ESPN and different styles in online casinos. The newest version is Shockwave Poker.

What is it and why should you play it? We give details.

Your Standard Poker, But Faster

The only thing that is annoying about poker is how slow it can be at times. You have to wait for the dealer to "shuffle up and deal", you have to sit there while players ponder whether they want to call; it can be very annoying.

Shockwave Poker moves as fast as its name. The digital cards are dealt quick and because you are only playing against the dealer you don't have to wait for any players to make a decision.

Double Bonus Round Doubles Your Money

If you have a winning poker hand, you can increase your winnings by participating in the doubling bonus round. Your objective is to draw a card of higher value than the Dealer's.

Pretty simple, right? All you have to do is click on double after you win your hand. The dealer will show you his card, then you have to choose yours. It's a chance, but it's a pretty simple way to make some extra cash.

The Shockwave Bonus Round

If you've noticed Shockwave is pretty similar to your standard, five-card poker game. But here's the big difference: The Shockwave Bonus Round.

Shockwave mode is initiated by getting of Four of a Kind. It begins with the next play and you get bonus hands for ten plays or until you get another Four of a Kind, whichever happens first.