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Summary (6.58)
Absolute Poker is the 13th largest online poker room (or
network) which puts them in the medium large range. They are
mostly known for their generous sign up and reload bonus
offers. Most of their traffic is condensed to Fixed Limit
games which are available at all stakes including up to
$75/$150. No Limit and Pot Limit games are generally only
populated at the mid to low levels.
Software and graphics (7)
Absolute Poker has
one the better software packages online. About a year ago the
problems with periodic disconnects was resolved and since then
many advanced features have been added. Poker Tracker, Multi
table, player search, and player transfers and many other
advanced features are supported.
Ring game traffic (6)
Absolute Poker has steady ring game traffic with 1500+
simultaneous real money players during peak hours. Most traffic is focuses to Fixed Limit Texas Holdem,
though a decent number of NL Texas Holdem and Pot Limit
Omaha Hi/Lo games are available. Traffic at the other games
offered is very limited at this time.
Tournament traffic (6)
The tournament traffic is solid with 6,000-7,000 (real
money) simultaneous players during peak hours.
Game variety (6)
Absolute Poker offers Texas Holdem (in both FL and NL),
Fixed Limit and No Limit Omaha (Hi and Hi/Lo), Fixed Limit 7
Card Stud (Hi and Hi/Lo), Heads up tables. Other games
include Razz an Blackjack.
Rake (5)
AP uses the industry standard 5% rake rake with a $3 cap
(Higher cap now at the high stakes tables).
Soft competition (5)
The games at Absolute Poker are a bit tighter than at most
sites, which is likely the result of the large number of
players with pending bonus cash to clear. Overall the games
are not to difficult to make a nice profit at as the large
bonuses offers certainly help neutralize any reduced
expectations caused by slightly tougher competition.
Sign up bonus (8)
This Absolute Poker Bonus offer is for a limited time:
100% initial deposit match up to $500 free.
This bonus clears $10 at a time for each 100 qualified raked
hands. A qualified rake hand is generated any time a player
is dealt cards and sees a flop, and the
pot is raked a minimum up 50 cents.
Note:
An Absolute Poker Bonus Code is required: Use AP500 as the code when making first
deposit.
Loyalty bonus (7)
Absolute Poker has lots of great loyalty bonuses. Players
are issued AP Points based on ring game play and tournament
entry fee's paid, These points are redeemable for
merchandise or freeroll entries. AP also offers a VIP
Program, frequent reload offers, tournament leaderboard
promotions, tell a friend bonus, and lots of unique random
promotions that focus on rewarding their loyal clients.
Promotions (7)
The Absolute Poker website has an entire multiple page
section focusing on all the great promotions offered some of
which include their AP Dream promo where players can earn a
share in up to a 100 Million Prize Pool, monthly reloads,
refer a fiend, vip store and much more.
Support (6)
Absolute Poker offers quick and accurate email support. The
customer service phone number is only listed when logged
into the poker client. If you play at AP make a note of
their support number (866) 788-3005 it can be difficult to
find.
Financial security (8)
Should be secure as AP is one of the leading rooms, we have cashed out dozens
of times without delays. The also own another large and established online
poker room (ultimatebet.com)
Deposit & withdrawal options (8)
Deposit Options for American Players: Epassporte, Prepaid Credit Cards,
Add Funds (This is a method that allows you to purchase a calling card with your
credit card then use the calling card to purchase chips), Money transfer such
as Money Gram and Western Union, and if you already have a Click2Pay account
(they don't take new American players) you can also use that to
deposit.
American Withdrawal options: Epassporte and Check by mail, both are
reliable and are processed at above average speed.
Options for Non Americans: All that was mentioned above plus
Moneybookers, Neteller, InstaCash, InstaDebit, Bankwire and more.
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