Absolute Poker Review - 2008
Absolute Poker - Established in 2003
Absolute Poker was originally established in 2003. Since that time they've expanded greatly as one of the few online poker rooms that still accept United States poker players, as well as one of the poker rooms that offers a larger game variety than most. Additionally, Absolute Poker is well known in the online poker world as a poker room that offers generous online poker bonuses, as well as reload bonuses that you just can't find everywhere.
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Most Absolute Poker games are available in both ring games, sit n go tournaments, and multi player poker tournaments. Short handed six player tables are available in addition to full 9 player poker tables. Limit poker players can play for as little as a 40cent buy in at a .02/.04 table, high stakes players can play at high stakes tournaments as well as the $75/$100 blind limit tables.
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| No Limit Texas Hold'Em | Omaha Holdem | Seven Card Stud | Seven Card Stud 8 or Better | |
| Limit Holdem | Pot Limit Holdem | Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | Razz | |
Absolute Poker Player Traffic
Ring game traffic is highly concentrated in the No Limit and Limit holdem poker games, especially in the lower to mid ranges, however there is nearly always a table open at just about every level. Both Horse and Omaha games at Absolute Poker have seriously gained in popularity over the last several months as No Limit holdem players look to broaden their horizons and improve their skills at the poker table.
Absolute Poker Software
Absolute Poker's software is privately developed in house and available in a fully functional download version (popular among PC users) and a flash version that can be played in the players browser, compatible with Macintosh computer users. Players can choose from multiple online poker skins (there are at least 20 available, or opt to create their own poker skin.
Players at AP are also able to display personalized avatars, and since their recent merger with Ultimate Bet, players are now able to change their avatars more than once.
Absolute's software has undergone a variety of recent updates due to complaints of lag, and frequent disconnections, the disconnections seem to come fewer and farther between however the software is still a resource hog, and may run slowly on some computers. During the latter part of 2008 there were some security concerns within the software, Absolute Poker has assured us that since that time they have worked diligently to improve upon the software's security, and are utilizing audit information to ensure player privacy as well as the integrity of the poker game.
Absolute Poker No Download Java Client
Absolute Poker offers a no download instant play version of their poker software that let's anyone with a decent connection and a pc that can handle in browser game play access online poker games with no download.Linux and Mac Poker at Absolute
Both PC users, and Macintosh poker players can access Absolute Poker and their new (2007) no download multi-tabling feature. According to Absolute Poker's website you can use their no download option to "Jump in and out of a cash game" or to "conquer a long multi table tournament". The in browser option is compatible with both Mac's and Linux box users.Absolute Poker Lobby Information
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Absolute Poker Bonus Codes & Promotions
Absolute Poker features some pretty hot bonuses, including a 100% new player deposit bonus of up to $500.00 and multiple really good re-deposit bonuses, you'll want to watch your email for those, they are frequent, but you have to deposit on the correct date to with the correct absolute poker bonus code to qualify for the reloads. So not only does Absolute Poker offer a decent range of game choices, stakes, and tournaments, they offer bonuses, and the best online reload bonuses.
Clearing Absolute Poker Bonuses
If you're making a deposit at Absolute Poker the bonus money will show up in your 'pending bonus' account after you insert the Absolute Poker referral code. You can access your pending bonus records by clicking on the cashier tab in the lobby. The bonus money will be released into your regular poker account in increments as you earn points.
For every hand you pay for a flop in that is raked a minimum of 50 cents, you will earn one ARP point. You'll also earn ARP points for every $1 in tournament fee's you pay. For every 20 points earned $5 in money is added to your real money player account. Blackjack and Poker bonus money is cleared separately.
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Absolute Poker Tournaments
Absolute Poker offers a jam packed tournament schedule which includes guaranteed prize pool tournaments, some overlay tournaments, freeroll poker, satellite tournaments for the WSOP, EPT, and other huge poker events. Freeze out style tournaments, and prize pool building re-buy tourneys are also both on offer.
Every Saturday Absolute Poker offers their biggest and best paying poker tournament of the week, with $150,000.00 guaranteed by Absolute Poker to be on the line, the buy in for this tournament is $500 + a $30 house fee. Several satellite's and smaller feeder satellites are available for players to feed into this game.
On Sundays, Absolute Poker features a $75,000 guaranteed prize pool tournament, the buy in for this event is $150 plus a $12 fee to the house.
Wednesday's Absolute Poker guaranteed prize pool game features a $100,000.00 guaranteed prize pool bounty tournament, the buy in for this game is the biggest buy-in of all at $1,000.00 plus a $50 fee to the house. Smaller satellite tournaments are available for this event, and pretty much all big events hosted by Absolute Poker.
Absolute Poker's Absolute Dream Poker Package is worth more than 100k in Poker tournament buy ins. Winners of the Absolute Poker Dream Satellite win not only their seat at major events as listed below, but sporting a pimp style sporting event, travel money, etc. Absolute Poker obviously went to quite a bit of trouble to actually create a poker players dream.
- Seats at major publicized Texas Holdem Tournaments (including the WPT, EPT and WSOP)
- WPT Bootcamp admission for the winner, and a friend where the Pro's teach Poker.
- Two VIP seats at a major sporting event, where winner and friend are treated like VIP's
- Free buy ins to Absolute Poker's Saturday $150,000 Guaranteed and the 75k Sunday Tournament
- $15,000 for travel and on your new poker circuit adventure.
Poker Freerolls are available throughout the day, some tournaments pay out in cash, others pay prizes or even Absolute poker Rewards Points. The majority of freeroll tournaments are limit and no limit holdem games.
Absolute Poker Customer Service
Another low point for the poker room is their customer service department which is only available via email. There is no live chat support and no telephone support. There are however 5 email addresses available, depending upon the department you are looking to reach.
Casino Blackjack - Absolute Poker
Absolute Poker offers a side game of blackjack that can easily be played between hands of live poker games, the blackjack game is not live, so there's no big deal if you take your time making your bet. The game is great for a bit of side action as well as keeping poker players from getting bored during their games.Depositing and Withdrawing at Absolute Poker
For US Poker players withdrawals and deposits alike have been tricky as of late, however our editor makes it very clear that Absolute has went out of their way to smooth out this situation. Currently US Poker players are able to cash out via check, as well as via Wire Transfer.
All other Absolute Poker players are able to utilize the following deposit and withdrawal methods:
Absolute Poker Deposit Options:
- VISA
- MasterCard
- NETeller
- CentralCoin
- FirePay
- Electronic Check
- Wire Transfer
- Bank Draft
Absolute Poker Withdrawal Options
- Check
- NETeller
- FirePay
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Absolute Poker Company Information
Absolute Poker is owned by the Tokwiro Enterprises Enrg. The companies offices are located on Territorial lands in Quebec, and Montreal Canada that belong to the Mohawk Indian Nation. Absolute Poker received their license as an online poker room from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) in 1996.