Pros:

- given a lot of control over the structure of the game, i.e. blind structure, re-buys, add-ins, etc.
- you can choose 3 different skill levels.
- Calculates pot odds for you, will help give you an understanding of pot odds.
- Straightforward interface with none of the cheesy junk that is typical of PC casino games
- Gameplay is fast-paced addictive fun
- You can play the 2003, 2004 WSOP

Cons:

- If you choose a skill level, there is no mix of players. If you choose advanced skill there won't be any fish at the table.
- Lack of any additional poker variations such as Omaha, razz, etc.
- Your playing against computers, you might as well play online.

 

Additional Information

DD Tournament Poker: No Limit Texas Holdem - Play the game that determines the champion of the poker world! Whether you are already a seasoned tournament player or just a beginner, DD Tournament Poker is for you. Features: + Cheat Mode - Sneak a peek at anyone's cards, show folded hands, see the winning hand and never go broke. + Chances Are - See the odds of winning the hand, pots odds and odds of making that straight or flush before you bet. + Tournament Play - Can you make it to the final table? Choose a standard tournament or create your own with up to 5,000 players. Define levels, blinds, buy-ins, add-ons, rebuys, and prize payouts. + Host Your Own Poker Night Tournament - Computer counts down time, calculates prize payouts and tells you when to raise the blinds or end re-buys. You have complete control over all the details. + Count Your Profits - Automatically tracks your tournament wins, placements and cash prizes. + Realistic Tournaments - All the realism of an actual tournament: levels, blinds, color-ups, and side pots are all automatically handled. + Challenging Computer Players - Play against thousands of computer players, each with their own unique style. + Helpful Information - View at a glance your current rank, number of players left, your hand, chances of winning, betting history and much more.

ESRB Rating: Everyone (Content suitable for persons age 6 or older.)
Platform: Mac OS X, Windows Me / NT / XP / 2000 / 98

 

Conclusion:

If your looking for a poker game for your laptop when your on the road I highly reccond this software. It's by far the most fun and well laid out poker software, however if you play in online cardrooms then you won't get much use out of this software. You might as well play in a play money table in an online casino against REAL opponents. I do like the tournament function though as it's pretty fun to test your tournament skills and test out different strategies. Overall I would reccomend this game to any beginner poker player but if you've played online already then this software is not really useful.

 

User Comments:

Posted by dueceswild_3 on Mar 16, 2005 - 01:00 PM
My score: 5

hey i was gonna buy that game soon jus to try it out and see what its like but i also have the ps2 world championship poker and it isnt so great. Must be the play against the computers though.

Posted by dueceswild_3 on Apr 04, 2005 - 10:26 PM
My score: 3.5

i tried the demo, it is pretty hard to beat

Posted by yodoha on Apr 16, 2005 - 10:01 PM
My score: 5

This game sounds aswome, And if someone things the game is hard than this a perfect game to improve my skill.

Posted by Tilt-A-Whirl on Jun 04, 2005 - 04:29 PM
My score: 4

I've got this game. It's an excellent value for the money. It's basically an update of the DD Tournament Poker game also reviewed in this section. The graphics are nothing special but at least they're not cheesy or cartoony like certain online sites. Its tournament mode is a good, if not terribly in-depth, training ground. It includes several pre-loaded tournaments you can play (including the 2003 and 2004 WSoP main events, and a 2-player heads-up match) and even lets you design your own tournaments (although you're limited to the traditional MTT format; no multiple shootouts or heads-up tournaments). Tournaments you've created can be played in the program, and if you host live home tournaments they can also be used to run your home games through the "Poker Night" feature (which is basically a blind-level timer; nothing fancy but a cool feature for home gamers).