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PokerPlanets is Now Live Post-PokerStars Sochi Era
- PokerPlanets launches, targeting the CIS region after PokerStars Sochi's departure.
- Offers diverse poker formats: cash games, tournaments, with loyalty and crypto support.
- Accessible via desktop and iPhone.
PokerPlanets has officially started operating following the departure of PokerStars Sochi. It focuses primarily on poker players across the CIS region, offering various game formats such as cash tables, tournaments, Spin & Win contests, and fast-fold poker variants.
PokerPlanets officially launched as an online poker room, acquiring the player base from the recently closed PokerStars Sochi. The site remains in beta testing as of July 2025 but actively serves a growing number of users.
Desktop Client & App
PokerPlanets is accessible via desktop and an iPhone app, with the Android version forthcoming. Managed by professionals experienced in poker operations and live tournament organization, the platform emphasizes fair play and skill-focused competition.
Regional Focus and Regulatory Compliance
Targeting the CIS region, including Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus, PokerPlanets operates under a Curaçao gaming license through Entertainment Planets B.V. The platform relies heavily on the inherited loyalty and trust from PokerStars Sochi.
Cash Games and Tournament Formats
The site currently highlights cash game activity, particularly 6-max Texas No-Limit Hold'em, especially active during peak gaming hours.
Though tournament traffic is developing, the platform supports several formats, including freezeouts, re-entry, Knockouts, and Mystery Bounties.
Tournament buy-ins range from $5.50 to high roller events costing $1,000, notably featuring the weekly Jupiter Cup with a $109 buy-in.
Additional Game Options
Spin & Win tournaments are also offered, featuring random prize pools for buy-ins from $0.50 to $10, including approximately 7-9% fees.
The Teleport poker variant provides rapid play across Texas NL and PLO formats, with stakes ranging from $0.02/$0.05 up to $2.50/$5.
Player Bonuses and Loyalty Rewards
PokerPlanets presents welcome bonuses, including match and rakeback bonuses, subject to transparent wagering terms.
The six-tier loyalty program incentivizes regular gameplay through rake-based point accumulation. Completing the initial Andromeda level automatically upgrades players to Level 3, while incomplete progression defaults to Level 1.
Crypto Support and more
The platform supports cryptocurrency payments and includes an integrated HUD tool. Registration via PokerPlanets invitation code MAXBET offers players bonuses of up to $600.
PokerPlanets - Final Thoughts
PokerPlanets continues to build on the legacy of PokerStars Sochi, aiming for sustained growth during its beta period and increased prominence within the CIS gaming community.
