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Receive a free month full stakes subscription to Grinderschool Poker Training when you create an account at Lock Poker and deposit at least $100 when you use the bonus code GRINDER150. If you don't deposit a minimum $100 you will still earn free poker training when you reach monthly rake plateaus of $50, $100 and $200. Feel free to contact us any time with any questions.

Free Membership	Deposit Amount	Monthly Net Rake*
1 Week Free	N/A	$50
2 Weeks Free	N/A	$100
1 Month Free	$100 (or more!)	$200

Lock Poker is on the Merge Poker network and is currently available to players worldwide.** Lock Poker and the Merge Gaming Network currently boasts the most poker traffic available to US Residents ahead of the Cake Poker Network. Instead of offering Rakeback to each player, Lock Poker currently has a VIP Cash Back system in place. The big difference between the two is that as you play more hands and pay more in rake, the more VIP Rewards you get.

Lock Poker is licensed by the Government of Curaçao, Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta.

Lock Poker VIP Rewards

VIP Level	Rake Needed	Cashback	Point Redemption	Deposit Bonus	Max VIP Rewards
WhiteVIP	$100/month	10% Daily	10%	13.3%	33.3%
SilverVIP	$500/month	20% Daily	10%	13.3%	43.3%
BlackVIP	$1000/month	30% Daily	10%	13.3%	53.3%
Elite	$5000/month	35% Daily	10%	13.3%	58.3%

To receive free Grinderschool Poker Training, follow these 6 easy steps:

1. Un-install the Lock Poker software if you have it installed already -- DON'T SKIP THIS STEP!
2. Clear your cookies in your internet browser -- DON'T SKIP THIS STEP!
3. Download Lock Poker and create your Lock Poker username
4. Make a deposit. Use the Lock Poker Bonus Code: GRINDER150 to receive 150% up to $750
5. Create your free Grinderschool Username
6. Input your information below and we will contact you regarding your account at Lock Poker

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Lock Poker VIP Point Purchases

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At Lock Poker, you earn 10 VIP Points for each $1 in rake paid. Lock Poker will exchange $10 for every 1000 points you accumulate which provides you with an additional 10% VIP Rewards. You also have the option to trade your points for items at the Lock Poker store. In most cases, you are better off trading in your points for the cash instead as you will pay a premium of as much as 35% or more on items compared to their prices on Amazon. Plus, several Lock Players have complained that the items take a long time to reach your household, although that is relatively true from any poker room online store.

Lock Poker Deposit Bonus

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Use the Lock Poker Bonus Code GRINDER150 to receive a 150% deposit bonus up to $750. It takes 75 VIP Points to release $1 of deposit bonus and will be paid out in $5 increments. Players will earn 10 VIP Points for each $1 in rake. This results in an additional 13.33% reward. With no expiration date, we recommend depositing as much as you can to get the maximum rewards for as long as possible.

Lock Poker Traffic

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The following table shows how the Merge Gaming Network compares to other online poker networks during peak hours:


The majority of traffic will be at the No Limit Hold'em 6-max and Full Ring tables. The Merge Gaming Network also has the most Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha and other side games compared to the other poker networks that accept USA players.


The Merge Gaming Network has a moderate amount of SNG traffic at the $20 buy in and below level at a variety of games available including: 10-man, 6-man, Heads-up, Turbo, Super Turbo, Double Up, and Bounty. Additionally, players will be able to play in 1,000 to $10,000 Guaranteed tournaments a day at the Merge Gaming Network but expect the field sizes to be relatively small.

Deposit and Withdrawal Times at Lock Poker

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Grinderschool recommends USA players deposit at Lock Poker via Western Union, either online or in person at a Western Union location. USA players are limited to Check Cashouts and Western Union only and are currently taking 3-6 weeks for withdrawls to be approved. After approval, the checks should arrive relatively quickly in about 2-3 days. Non-USA players have a variety of options for depositing and cashing out and have had no problems with significant withdrawal times.

We feel your funds are safe at Lock Poker but USA players will have to be extremely patient with cashouts.

Lock Poker Rake Calculation

Lock Poker uses a “weighted contributed” rake calculation, which means that the amount of rake credited depends on the amount of money a player puts into a pot. “Weighted contributed” is often called “paid rake,” and means you don’t collect any points if you don’t see a flop, and rake is credited depending on how much you put in.

Some consider it to be the most fair method for calculating points, because the “weighted” means that the players who put the most money into the pot receives the most credit toward points. For instance, if player A puts $10 into a pot, and players B and C $20, $2.50 would be raked out of the $50 pot, and player A would only be credited 20% of that rake ($.50) and players B and C 40% each ($1).

Unfortunately for some, this means your playing style affects your rewards. Tight players, who don’t enter a lot of pots and therefore do not pay as much rake, have a more difficult time amassing points.

Overall Lock Poker Review

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Lock Poker currently has the most traffic available to USA players, including cash games and tournaments and is the go-to site for Full Ring NLHE and SNG players. Regardless of what poker room you choose, 6-max NLHE cash continues to dominate. The slow withdrawals for USA players are frustrating but this is a common occurance in today's online poker scene. The 45% Max VIP Rewards is excellent and the highest available to USA players if you rake at least $500 each month (with the deposit bonus) to beat rakeback. Otherwise 6-max NLHE players from the United States who rake less than $500/month should choose Cake Poker or America's Cardroom for guaranteed rakeback.

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*Net Rake: Lock Poker defines Net Rake as the total rake paid by a player minus deposit bonuses and VIP rewards
**Residents of Australia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Washington State, and Washington DC are restricted from playing at Lock Poker.