April 15th of 2011 was a dark day in the poker world.  Three of the largest online poker sites were indicted based on breaking federal laws and two of those sites are no longer in operation.  With confidence shaken in online poker, it was time for a new player to step forward and rebuild public confidence.  Nobody expect that site to be one of original online poker sites in PokerRoom.com.

PokerRoom opened its doors the first time in 1999 as a free play website.  Shortly after opening, they transitioned into live action poker cash games.  They were one of the first sites to do so and quickly became an industry leader after eCogra gave them their seal of approval.

Over the next decade, PokerRoom was synonymous with online poker play.  There were the first to venture into creating a MAC poker client and one of the first sites to offer play on the cell phone.  Unfortunately, circumstances beyond their control forced them out of the United States in 2006 and over the next three years, the site struggled.  They were forced to shut down in 2009 after 10 years in the industry.

In December, rumors circulated that the site would soon return.  Earlier this month, PokerRoom made its historic and dramatic turn and became the first online site to ever reopen.  This reopening comes at a time when player confidence in poker online is at an all-time low thanks to certain big name websites.

PokerRoom once against spread cash games and tournaments in all the popular poker variants.  They also rejoined the Ongame Network and instantly put themselves into a position as one of the top sites in the world.

PokerRoom’s history in the industry is unmatched by no other online site.  Full Tilt, Absolute Poker, and UB all paid the ultimate price for their underhanded ways.  PokerRoom has always complied with all laws in countries in which they operate and are licensed by two separate licensing agencies.

Furthermore, player deposits are safe, secure, and segregated as required by their licensing agreements.  Players at the indicted sites wish their sites had followed similar procedures.

Of course, you can check out PokerRoom on your own and make your own decision.  Signing up for an account is 100% free and takes just a few short minutes to complete.  Head over today and take part in poker gaming at one of the oldest and most trusted online sites in the poker industry.