Learn from a first-hand experience about Spartan Poker, its app-based gameplay, registration requirements, deposit/withdrawal options, and potential drawbacks. And find out if Spartan Poker is the right choice for you.
As a Gamblescope review agent, I’ve explored Spartan Poker. So here is what I have to say.
Launched in 2014 in India, Spartan Poker is a popular online poker platform. It offers a wide range of poker variants, but the most popular are Texas Hold’em and Omaha variations like PLO6, PLO5, and PLO4. The platform also hosts daily tournaments, including freerolls, satellites, and specials, making it a go-to destination for casual and professional players.
The Spartan Poker website is mainly visited from India, with 64% of traffic coming from there. On average it is visited by 50,000 - 70,000 people per month. However, the number seems low only because the website doesn’t directly host any games. It serves more as a guide about the whereabouts of poker, like rules, hands and actions.
All the gaming happens through an app that you have to download on your PC or other device. However, you must have an Indian mobile phone number to register and get a seat at the table— no fun for foreigners allowed.
Due to the nature of Indian laws and the banking system, a player can deposit funds to a Spartan Poker account via debit and credit cards issued in India, as well as from an Indian bank account, mobile wallet and UPI, Cashfree payment systems. Withdrawals are available to Indian bank accounts only after verification.
Verification happens at the time of the first withdrawal. And requires a person to provide a copy of their PAN card (that only Indian taxpayers have) to a dedicated Spartan Poker email.
Currently, Spartan Poker tries to attract new players via several promotions, even offering up to 50% bonus money on the first deposit. However, during my research, I got a strong feeling that the customers’ well-being is not the top priority. There are some bad reviews citing withdrawal delays, too many bots playing instead of real players and a lack of help from customer support.
This may or may not be linked with Spartan Poker's acquisition by OneVerse in February 2024 and a layoff of 125 employees later that year in August. Anyway, the platform is currently not running at the top capacity, so it would be better to play poker elsewhere if other options are available.
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