Absolute Poker Review

Absolute Poker Highlights

Many re-deposit Bonuses offered

Accepts USA Credit Cards

Mac Compatible

Great Support Staff

Quick Summary:

Absolute Poker was established in 2003 and is licensed in Canada. Absolute poker and Ultimate Bet recently merged creating the CERUS poker network making them one of the biggest online poker sites available to USA players.

Absolute Poker offers more re-load bonuses than any other online poker site. Clear an extra few hundred dollars per month by taking advantage of the bonuses offered. Absolute Poker also has some good deposit options for USA residents. Deposit at Absolute with credit cards, Western Union and Money Gram.

Absolute Poker Bonus Review

Absolute Poker is the most generous online poker site when it comes to bonuses. Receive a 100% match sign up bonus up to $500 on your first deposit. In addition Absolute Poker also offers more re-deposit bonuses than any other US poker site. Expect to clear $200 - $300 per month in bonus dollars at levels as low as $.25/$.50.

To clear the bonus you must earn "Status" points, and initially you earn $1 for every 20 points. In tournaments you earn one status point for every $.30 paid in fees, so if you if you played a $30+$3 you would earn 10 points. In ring games you earn points for every raked hand and the higher the level the quicker you earn points. For example, in $.25/$.50 games you earn 1 point for every 2 raked hands and at $1/$2 you earn one point for every raked hand.

Games Offered at Absolute Poker

Absolute Poker offers NL, PL and Limit Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, 7 Card Stud, Stud Hi/Lo as well as Razz. HORSE and HOSE are also offered.

Tournaments are offered 9 seated, 6 seated and Head's Up. Step's Tournaments are also offered for some of the best land based tournaments available as well as large online tournaments hosted by Absolute Poker. Absolute Poker is currently also running the Donkament Tournament where they put $50K up for grabs every month.

Absolute Poker also offers a Bad Beat Jackpot, Blackjack and Tournament Blackjack.

Absolute Poker Banking Review

Absolute Poker has some of the best poker banking options of all US Poker Sites. To deposit use the computer software or email cashier@absolutepoker.com or call 1.866.788.3005.

US deposit options include: eChecks, Credit Cards (Visa/Master Card/AMEX), Western Union, Money Gram and check by mail.

US Withdraw methods include: Check by mail or courier, Western Union or Bank Wire.

Deposits are easy at Absolute Poker with the eCheck option and US credit cards really work. If your deposit is declined for some reason call the number provided and Absolute Poker will get your deposit approved. Withdraws are processed fast and we receive check by mail withdraws within 7 days.

Absolute Poker Customer Service

Absolute Poker offers superior customer service. Reach the support staff through LIVE Chat, email or telephone. All operators speak good English and will do all they can to satisfy your needs.

Absolute Poker Site Traffic Review

Recently merging with Ultimate Bet and creating the CERUS poker network, the site traffic at Absolute Poker is some of the best available for US poker players. Ring Games can be found up to $25/$50 on a regular basis, and sit'n go's can be found up to $200 to $300 buy in regularly.

Other Notables

Absolute Poker offers the biggest bad beat jackpot of any US poker site. The jackpot has actually approached $1 million in the past and grows quickly. Find specially marked tables to play in the bad beat jackpot, if your seated at the table that hits the jackpot you get a piece of the prize. Read more about bad beat jackpots.