Online poker players are getting a bonanza of freebies. Earlier it was bonuses from casinos that matched deposits from the players. Now no deposit poker rooms are offering free poker money or no deposit bonuses as promotions for their poker rooms. All players have to do is sign up. They need not make a deposit to be eligible for the no deposit poker bonuses.

In some casinos the no deposit bonus takes the form of free chip sets or free poker books. In others it takes the form of merchandise of the no deposit poker room, such as T-shirts or caps bearing the logo and colors of the poker room. But this is hardly an attraction. Now more and more online poker rooms are offering free poker money in cash so that players do not have to fund their own initial bankroll. The amounts can vary from $10 to as much as $150 depending on the no deposit poker rooms need for traffic and the ability to pay.

The no deposit bonus is especially attractive for novice players. Such players are attracted to the game but know that they will lose money initially and hence are hesitant to stake their hard earned incomes. No deposit poker rooms are a godsend. They enable these poker players to learn the ropes using free poker money provided by the poker rooms. No deposit bonuses are not one-way streets. The poker rooms also benefit because in due course these players become regular and loyal members of the club.

Some no deposit poker rooms conduct a test to make sure that the player really knows the rules and procedures. This is important because unlike in online casinos the players do not play against the house but against each other. One bad player can spoil the fun for the entire table. Such poker rooms disburse the free poker money only after the player has passed the test.