Absolute
Poker is already one of the bigger poker sites on the Net
although
it’s operated
independently. Recently, however, Absolute Poker started working
together with
Ultimate Bet, another large independent poker room, and you can already
transfer funds between the sites. It wouldn’t be surprising
if these two sites
merged in the near future, which would result in a site that can
compete with
the poker-industry giants Full Tilt, Poker Stars and Party Poker.
Rating total (8.4/10)
Software (8/10)
The latest
version of Absolute Poker’s software is very reliable and
offers great
playability. You can customize the tables so they fit your taste
perfectly and
even use the mini-view, which is necessary fore those who play at many
tables
simultaneously.
You can
take notes on your opponents and the lobby shows all vital table
statistics.
Player
Traffic and Game Variety (7/10)
During peak
hours, Absolute Poker has 2,100 cash-game players and 8,000 tournament
players
active. The major part is of course found at the hold’em
tables, but the site
also offers Omaha,
Omaha Hi/Lo Seven-Card stud, Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo and Razz.
Competition (10/10)
The action
is concentrated to the low-mid limit tables, where many substandard
poker
players reside. It’s not unusual that around 60% of the
players see the flop,
which means that a solid, straightforward strategy is enough to beat
most
games.
Tournaments
(8/10)
Absolute
Poker offers multi-table tournaments and sit-and-gos suitable for all
player
types – buy-ins range from a couple of dollars up to a few
100s. There are also
weekly tournaments with $150,000 and $75,000 prize pools, which usually
offer
great value.
Bonus (9/10)
New players
who make a first deposit can clear a good bonus: 100%
up to $500. There are also monthly reload bonuses, bad beat
jackpot, refer-a-friend poker
bonus, VIP program and much more.
Quick facts
U.S. Players:
Yes
Network:
Absolute
Poker
Jurisdiction
Costa
Rica
Established
2003
Auditor
PWC
Bonus Info
Sign-up
bonus:
$500
Bonus match
100%
Referral
bonus
$50
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