The PokerTime $5 no deposit bonus has been running for quite some time now, and it is one of the most straightforward of free poker bonuses available, even if it is a bit on the small side.

Available to all new players, this free promotion has only a few restrictions. It compares well with the FullTilt $5 bonus which, while a similiar anount of money, has a lot more hoops to jump through in order to get the full amount of money on offer.

Generally it is given out within 24 hours of the player making their claim, but may take a bit longer on weekends. Do note that you must claim the bonus, it is not automatically given to you when you create your new account.

You must make a claim for the bonus, and you must do so within 7 days of creating your account. You should also play poker with the money within 7 days of receiving it, or it will be taken back.

Claim the PokerTime $5 Bonus here

You can cash out the bonus, and any winnings, after you have earned just 20 player points from playing poker with the free money, which is pretty good.

Should you go on to make a deposit at PokerTime after getting the free $5, you will still be entitled to get the 100% deposit match bonus, up to $300.

About PokerTime

This poker site has been online since 2007 and operates on the MicroGaming Poker Network, now known simply as MPN.

MPN has reasonable player numbers, enough to make it a top 10 poker network in terms of traffic. The software is ok, some players love it and some absolutely hate it. While that may be true of all poker rooms software to some extent, the MicroGaming software seems to attract extreme opinions. This bonus seems to be geared towards allowing players to try the software for themselves before deciding to make a deposit, which is clever, and is something that we think more online poker rooms should consider doing.

Due to the nature of the skins on this network, the quality of play can be quite poor with a high percentage of newer players at the tables. This may suit some players as it is a friendlier place to play. More experienced players and those playing higher stakes may not be at home here.

The network as a whole does not allow players from the United States of America.

All in all, PokerTime is a friendlier type of poker room. They do a lot to try to create a community feel for their playres, and part of that is exclusive freerolls, and other promotions for their players that connect with them through social sites like facebook.

The software also offers a small selection of casino games. Bear in mind that you should not use the free $5 to play those casino games though.

The software comes in a download and no-download version. They also have ‘blaze’ poker, which is a variation of Rush poker. Anonymous tables are also available, which helps with the beginner-friendly vibe that the poker room generates.