When you're new to poker, the ins and outs of the game can seem a little overwhelming. Plus, trying to psyche out your opponents while calculating your pot odds on the fly is a tall order even for seasoned pros.

That's why we've added a new 'Poker Trainer' to our free software package. Using the Poker Trainer, you'll soon have the skills and confidence to stay on top of Texas Hold'em, the most popular version of poker played online.

Powered by Poker Academy, the most advanced training software on the web, the PartyPoker.com Poker Trainer lets you compete with Artificial Intelligence (AI) players on a play money table. This helps you learn the ropes in real-time – you can apply what you learn right away and see the results!

More great Poker Trainer features:

• Included in the free PartyPoker.com software
• Three levels – beginner, intermediate and experienced
• Choose how many virtual players you want to compete against
• The 'Hand Evaluator' advises you as you play a hand, telling you its value, your chance of winning (percentage), and the pot odds
• An 'Advisor' function complements the Hand Evaluator and guides you on the best moves for each hand (fold, call, or raise)
• 'Session Stats' show you how you performed on the trainer (hands, hands played, hands won, and win rate are all available)

Now, if you think that playing against a computer is a piece of cake, think again! The Poker Trainer was developed by four acclaimed professors from the University of Alberta, which boasts more than 10 years of research experience in artificial intelligence. If we'd made it too easy, you wouldn't learn - trust us, you'll thank us later!

Of course, the Poker Trainer isn't just for beginners. Even if you already know how to play, the program is a great way to hone your skills ahead of a big game or tournament.

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Welcome to PartyGaming, one of the world's leading online gaming companies since 1997. We currently operate brands in three major gaming areas: poker, casino, and bingo.

The focus at PartyGaming is on fun, ease of use, reliability and security. Our software and systems are at the forefront of technological innovation, which allows us to deliver cutting-edge game features and functionality.

We invite you to learn more about PartyGaming.

Licensed, Regulated and Tested

We are licensed and regulated by the Government of Gibraltar. Our games are powered by the PartyGaming system which is tested by iTech Labs , an independent tester of gaming and wagering devices, to ensure that our games operate correctly, are fair, their outcomes are not predictable and that the system is reliable, resilient and otherwise up to the highest standards of software integrity, including: access control, change control recording, fingerprinting of the executables and regular monitoring of all critical components of the system. In addition, we have fully adopted the Code of Conduct of the Interactive Gaming Council of which we have been a member since 1997.

Game Fairness and Responsible Gaming

We see online gambling as a legitimate form of entertainment that is enjoyed by millions of adults worldwide. However, we also realize that there may be players who seek to play that are underage or have let gambling assume too large a role in their life. We advertise and operate responsibly in order to protect minors, and we assist problem gamblers to identify their addiction and seek counseling. For more information, see Game Fairness and Responsible Gaming.

Safe, Secure and Private

We use 128-bit encryption, provided by Thawte Security, to ensure the security and privacy of your data. We keep all of your information confidential, and we will never share it or sell it to third parties, except in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Our state-of-the-art player identification and controlled access login ensure maximum Account safety.

Zero Tolerance for Fraud and Collusion

Players are only allowed one PartyAccount per player and our system performs random security checks and other log-file reviews to maintain system integrity and fairness at the tables. If we find any players participating in collusion or deceptive practices, we will close their accounts immediately.

Payment Processing

We offer a variety of easy deposit options and guarantee fast cash outs. All payment processing transactions are transmitted by, and stored in, our secure, proprietary Pay-Pro Cashier System. Additionally, our new integrated platforms allow you to play on our poker and casino sites using a common account and login.

Excellent Customer Care, VIP Services and Rewards

We understand that your time is valuable and that you want to have fun, free from hassles or problems. That's why our five-star customer care team is available to help you, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, we assign dedicated hosts to our regular players to ensure the highest level of support and the best comps and bonuses. At PartyGaming, we believe our rewards program is second to none.

Thank you for visiting the PartyGaming sites - we hope you enjoy our games and our service. We are very proud of what we've built and hope that you will have an exciting and rewarding time with us. If you need assistance, or have any suggestions, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Once again, welcome to the world of PartyGaming!

The objective of Blackjack is to accumulate cards with a total value of as close to 21 as possible without going over 21. The value of a hand is the sum of the point counts of each card in the hand. The value assigned to the cards is as follows:

If the player and the house tie, it is a push and no one wins. Ace and 10 (Blackjack) on the first two cards dealt is an automatic player win at 1.5 to 1, unless the house ties.

Game Details:

• The game is available only in 'real money' mode.
• The minimum bet in the game is $1 and the maximum bet is $200. The maximum bet applies for the initial bet of the game.
• Eight decks are used and each deck has 52 cards.
• The deck is shuffled after 10% of the cards in the decks are used.
• The dealer draws a card on soft 17.
• Three maximum splits are allowed
• The number of cards dealt to the dealer or the player is limited only by choice (by clicking on 'Stand') or by going bust.

If the dealer has a 10, Jack, Queen or King as the up card, it is possible he has a Blackjack. In this instance, the player's hand will lose except with another Blackjack. The dealer will check whether a Blackjack is possible and will collect the losing bet immediately if he does have a Blackjack.