Summary of Poker Room

Fresh from its latest deal becoming part of the CEREUS Network, Absolute Poker presents a sleek, shiny and polished product which should please fans of the felt everywhere. The main focus in on the gaming tables themselves, where play moves at a fast pace, has a pleasing visual finish, and items move smoothly over the felt. Emphasis is particularly on middle-value cash games, so those who want to play in large stack games may be in with a short wait to find a table. But with engaging play, good graphics, long lists of tables and a wide variety of different games to offer, Absolute Poker is an application which ticks all the basic boxes.

Promotions and Bonus Information

Absolute Poker offer first-timers an initial 150% poker bonus on their initial deposit, which can be used to claim up to $500. However to turn these 'bonus dollars' into real cash players must earn STATUS Points. Cash is released in $5 increments, and it should be noted that only bonus points earned in poker count towards earning your bonus money, not those earned in blackjack. All outstanding bonus claims are voided after 60 days. Abslute Poker also offers many other great online poker deals. Players also have the chance to win a place at the World Poker Tour LA Poker Classic Main Event in Los Angeles in a package worth $12, 000, have the chance to win bounties by putting out seasoned professionals, and earn twice as many AbsolutePoints in the Power Hours. The Royal Flush Jackpot rewards players for landing the ultimate hand in selected Pot Limit Omaha games, and present the novel idea of turning some of poker's most despised hole cards into winning hands in 7 Deuce.

Poker Traffic

Absolute Poker has teamed up with UB (formerly Ultimate Bet) in order to create the CEREUS Network, which enjoys a growing global following. The site is more popular with Omaha players than most, and peak hours will see around 3000 players at the cash tables, with over 10,000 participating in the tournaments.

Software and Graphics

Absolute Poker represents nothing more or less than some good solid gaming. The focus begins and ends with the game play, with other software aspects often utilising only as much detail as would be passably required. Background graphics opt for a simple yet detailed 3-D table and chairs layout against an ambient backdrop, and a helpful light is used to indicate player turns. Card faces are detailed and clear. Sound effects are somewhat primitive compared to other online rooms, and players may well find themselves choosing to turn them off after a while, especially as they interfere loudly with music or film on the desktop. Avatars are a small picture box only, which sits in the players chosen “chair.” This presents a helpful medium between those whose preference runs to individuality in their in-game representation, and those who do not. Players have the option to upload their own image, or simply leave it blank, the choice is yours. The Lobby is bright and easy to navigate. Opting for a tabs-based interface, players can quickly filter down the long lists of tables on offer for their proffered game. Absolute Poker also abstains from over-use of pop-up ads in the lobby, which so often prove an irritation in some other online rooms.

Game Variety

Absolute Poker offers a vast array of different poker variations and other games. These include No Limit, Fixed Limit and Pot limit Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha H/L, 7 Stud, 7 Stud H/L, Razz, Horse, Hose, Tournament Blackjack, and various Casino games. Also included are lengthy lists of Tournaments (including freerolls) and Sit & Go games. With only selected games offering a 'fun' mode which can be played at no cost, Absolute Poker is a site much more aimed towards the cash player.

Tournaments and Free rolls

Tournaments and Freerolls come in Turbo, Ultra Turbo, Deep Stack, Re-buy, Bounty, 6 max, 4 max and Heads Up. The lobby contains a helpful daily tournament schedule, which helps keep players updated as new events are constantly being added. Current long-running popular tournaments include the Wednesday Guaranteed Poker Tournaments and Weekend Guaranteed Poker Tournament events.