Hitwise, the world's leading provider of online competitive intelligence services reported a landmark week for Ladbrokespoker.com which saw it clinch the number one position in the UK poker industry in terms of numbers of visits to the site on the week ending June 14th 2008. This equated to a massive 19.5% of the total market share
The record results coincide with a week that has seen the company enjoy a number of major milestones such as the launch of their new look site and the billionth hand being dealt! The website has been revamped to attract new players and retain the interest of their established poker players.
Ladbrokes Poker is the only site to offer a choice of three ways to access their poker room - in 3D (with customised avatars, gestures and an interactive poker school), Classic view, and Instant (play in browser) - where thousands of players join together in what has become famed as a unique playing community.
The billionth hand dealt on the site was celebrated by giving away over $300,000 of World Series of Poker prizes in what is thought to be the world's largest 'one off' freeroll ever. The hand hit on Saturday 14th June and the week prior saw a frenzy of activity as players vied for a piece of the action by playing on the day it hit to qualify for a place in the bonanza freeroll.
June also saw the final flurry of qualifications for the World Series of Poker Main Event which takes place next month in Las Vegas. 'Team Ladbrokes' will be taking over 100 qualifiers to the event with high hopes for final table success. Their players qualified (some for free!) for an impressive $14,000 package which will see them battle it out against the world's best, against the backdrop of unrivalled hospitality which will be the envy of players who qualified with other poker sites. Ladbrokes qualifiers will enjoy the facilities of the exclusive Ladbrokes Player Lounge, parties and special VIP events!
Ladbrokes is clearly enjoying a triumphant 2008, and this recent accolade is just one of the company's many achievements. To enjoy the full Ladbrokes experience along with the many customers the cardroom already boasts, simply click the banner at the top of this news item and download the Ladbrokes Poker software now.