does anyone here play on the merge network and if so, what are your thoughts?

The Merge Network of Poker Rooms emerged in February 2007, shortly after the 2007 Aussie Millions. At this time, poker.com (the then flagship poker room of this network's history) reorganized itself as a poker portal providing poker commentary and links to other online poker rooms, such as FullTilt Poker. It was at this time that Carbon Poker emerged as the flagship of the Merge Gaming Network in what was seemingly a rebranding of the Poker.com online card room.

The Merge Network has not cut the American marketplace out of the equation. US Citizens are welcome on the Merge Platform. Regardless of where you live, you may first wish to review your federal, state, and local laws to decide for yourself whether or not playing poker online - a skill-based competition with elements of chance involved - is legal in your specific jurisdiction.