Absolute Poker
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Absolute Poker is a solid full-feature poker room that rewards frequent players. They do an outstanding job of keeping players by offering numerous reload bonuses, hosting special promotional tournaments, and providing a great loyalty program. Absolute has a large concentration of international players, so ring games and tournaments are available around the clock. The software is very fast and responsive. Limits range from the micro level ($.02/.04) to high level ($75/150). No limit blinds go up to $5/10 and but they are not very active. Their overall traffic is in the medium range and most players are playing hold 'em. Live support is not an option, but their email response time is among the fastest in the industry. The Absolute Poker website is very informative, and contains answers to most of the questions players may have.
Beginners will find loose limit and no limit action at the lower limits, and have a choice from several deposit options. The ability to personalize your experience by uploading a player image and table skin (changes the table appearance) will make it easier for a beginner to feel comfortable. Intermediate players will find generous bonus offers and promotions, as well as all of the features you expect to find in a top notch, poker room. Hardcore enthusiasts, there are no high stakes NL cash games, but you can play up to 6 tables/tournaments at a time. Also, the Absolute Reward Points program benefits the frequent player with free entries into tournaments. Points are accrued in accordance with raked hands and tournament entry fees. So while you work off that bonus by earning points, you earn a side benefit for loyalty.
No matter your skill level or experience, Absolute Poker deserves a chance to be your primary poker destination.
Poker Software
The software reliability is excellent at Absolute Poker, as players have reported minimal interruptions. Basic features can be found including a player search feature, emailed hand history reports, and the option to customize your image/avatar. The graphics are clean and the interface runs very smoothly. There is hardly a pause between the time you select a table and it pops up onscreen. Short-handed games are played at 10-seat tables that allow added flexibility when choosing a seat. The lobby is basic, uncluttered, and easy to navigate. Once you are seated, you have the option to change your table skin. There are several to choose from or you can upload your own. Hot key buttons are an option for the players who don't like using their mouse.
* Players can have up to 6 tables open at once.
* The chat function is standard. It appears with the 'dealer chat' and the capability is there to block another person's chat.
*Basic pre-select actions are available. Raise button is minimum raise. To raise more, you must operate a slider to adjust your bet.
*Hand histories (up to the last 200 hands) may be obtained via email or opening a file from the server.
*A wide array of statistics is available in a pop-up window from a playing table.
*Note taking ability
*Player notes windows are standard.
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