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ABSOLUTE POKER
Review of Absolute Poker
Summary
For players in the US, the Safe Port Act can be a major headache. Because of it many poker rooms no longer accept bets from Americans, so it is always a welcome find to come across a poker room that does. Absolute Poker is one such site. Added to this is the fact that the site never lets things get too settled-new promotions or slight tweaks to old ones are always happening-so you will never get bored with what's on offer.
Software
Absolute Poker's software underwent a major upgrade in late 2006, and the improvement is notable. Reliability and speed are both markedly better. You can access game information for all sorts of games from the lobby area, including number of players for each type, game history, etc. Like most online poker rooms Absolute Poker's network is stand-online, uses SSL encryption, and makes every effort to ensure that your gaming experience is free of cheaters. The graphics engine is not impressive.
Bonus
While it's not the most impressive bonus available for online poker, the 100% match of up to 750 USD is still a substantial one. You earn your bonus by playing a accruing rake money. The more rake you accrue the more of your bonus you can cash out.
Loyalty program
There are two reward programs at Absolute Poker: Absolute Reward Points and VIP Points. Absolute Reward Points are gained for every .40 USD in the final pot of a hand. That means if the final pot is 4 USD you get 10 Absolute Reward Points. After you gather enough points you can turn them into cash or prizes. VIP Points are essentially the same thing as Absolute Reward Points and are earned the same way, except that more are required. Once you earn enough ARPs you can start earning VIP Points. Rewards for VIP Points are better, and include things like a chance to play in the World Series of Poker.
Pros/Cons
- Games here tend to be a bit more difficult than at most sites. Your competition is stronger.
- The software is no nonsense, and not flashy.
- Speedy cash outs.
- Not the best bonus.
- Low buy-in tourneys
Limits and Rake
Games at Absolute Poker range in limit from .02 USD / .04 USD to 150 USD / 300 USD. Rake is about 5% of each dollar in the pot. Their exact rake schedule is available at the website.
Support
Absolute Poker does not offer a live chat support or a telephone number to call, but is relatively prompt to respond to email support queries. It takes them around 13 to 16 hours to do so.
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