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- Absolute Poker
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- Phone number:
- Email: Support@absolutepoker.com
- Location: Kahnawake
Absolute Poker Review
Pros
US Players Accepted
Mixed Game Heads-up Sit&Gos
150% Welcome Bonus up to $500
Satellites to Live Events
Ability to transfer cash from UB accounts
Cons
Email support only
Traffic drops at non-peak hours
Review
Summary
In 2008, Absolute Poker teamed up with UB to forge one of the most formidable online poker networks in the industry. Since the merger, Absolute Poker has seen significant improvements to its software, tournament array and action. An expanded game selection and gratifying loyalty program add to the appeal of Absolute Poker.
Welcome Bonus
First time depositors at Absolute Poker are eligible for a 150% match on their initial deposit amount, up to $500 in bonus cash. Turning the bonus into cash is as easy as participating in real money poker games at Absolute Poker, which earns players Status Points. Every 100 Status Points earned releases $5 of the bonus into the player's cash account. After 60 days, any unclaimed bonus dollars will expire, but players will keep the bonus dollars they have already cleared.
Games
Absolute Poker provides a vast array of popular, classic and unique poker games to choose from. At peak hours it is possible to find even the rarer games available at Absolute Poker, such as Razz. poker No Limit Texas Hold'em games are always running, as well as Limit Texas Hold'em. Patrons will also find Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, 7 Card Stud, and 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo games. Absolute Poker even offers a new twist on Texas Hold'em with 7 Deuce Hold'em, which includes a side-pot prop bet that is earned by winning a hand with the dreaded 7-2 starting hand.
Tournaments
The extensive selection of daily and weekly tournaments of every style draw the bulk of Absolute Poker's traffic volume. With buy-in's ranging from $1 to $5K, there are MTTs, Sit&Gos, and guaranteed tournaments for every type of poker player. The opposition at Absolute Poker is mostly loose and soft, with a bit of tougher competition at the higher stakes.
Promotions
Host to many promotional tournaments and events, Absolute Poker offers many great ways to enhance the online poker experience. WSOP Main Event qualifiers offer prize packages to poker's largest major live tournament. Players can earn double Absolute Points during Absolute Poker's Power Hour from 1 to 4 AM and 1 to 5 PM ET, and compete on the second Sunday of every month in Absolute Poker's charity fund-raising event. At Absolute Poker you will also find Step tournaments, Leaderboard tournaments, the Donkament, and the oddly-rewarding Bad Beat Jackpot.
Software
Utilizing the Cereus Network's online poker software, the Absolute Poker gaming client is simple and easy to use. Intuitive navigation, enhanced by ultra-fast loading allows for quick-paced games without the lag experienced in other, more graphically-intense poker rooms. Offering excellent multi-table functions, a four-color deck, and detachable chat window, Absolute Poker also features a rabbit cam, and half-pot and whole-pot betting options.
Payments
Absolute Poker accepts a variety of deposit methods to accommodate poker players all over the world. Payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Click2Pay, EPS, ClickandBuy, Western Union, Paysafecard, Ukash, Moneybookers, Neteller, U.K. debit cards, bank wire, e-checks and cashier's checks.
Support
The customer support staff at Absolute Poker is usually fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. While support is only offered via email, quick responses are available to user 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
