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Ultimate Bet is one of the original poker room on the internet having sprouted in the late 90′s, UB is home of poker brat Phil Hellmuth Jr. UB is one of the top 5 poker sites on the internet having a large player pool with some fun unique features that making playing at UB worthwhile. They have a bad beat jackpot which usually is running well over $150k+, I’ve heard multiple stories of guys playing .5cent/.10cent blinds winning HUGE money by winning the bad beat jackpot. They also have the LARGEST deposit bonus on the internet, giving away a whopping 110% $1100 signup bonus.
US Players are accepted at Ultimate Bet who have now pooled their player based with Absolute Poker on a shared back-end known as the ‘Cereus Poker Network.’ The newly combined player base already has peaks of more than 25,000 simultaneous players and provides an excellent boost the selection of games available.
Ultimate Bet Mac Software
The recent upgrade of their software client to ‘UB 8.0′ made a large difference to both the navigation of the lobby and the general playability of this online poker site. While there are some nice features and a cleaner look to the client, it is still far from the leader in this field – with many sites focusing more effort on this area. Some great new features for multi-tablers, a choice of table view and large clear betting action buttons combine to make Ultimate Bet more playable than ever.
Another great addition to the software upgrade was of course the decision to make it compatible with Mac computer users. With thousands of people buying up Mac’s on a weekly basis, it was a no-brainer for the development team at UB to make sure those users were taken care of nicely when it came to their online poker room of choice! The Mac software at UB is also available in a No Download version and can be played straight from your Safari or Netscape browser.
Ultimate Bet Bonus and Promotions
The initial sign-up bonus at UB is 111% up to $1100. This is the LARGEST deposit bonus on the internet. This clears into your account in increments as you play, making the money readily available. This bonus is not one of the fastest to clear, however this site’s bonuses and promotions have the advantage of being almost perpetual. By the time you have completed the play-through requirements of your sign-up bonus you will have the opportunity to claim a monthly reload, and so on – with some sensible money management this means it is possible to always have the advantage of a bonus at Ultimate Bet.
In addition to their guaranteed prize pool tournaments there are regular freerolls at Ultimate Bet including a chance to win a trip to there flagship Aruba classic tournament which is held every year in sunny Aruba. In addition you will find one of the ‘bad-beat jackpots’ of Absolute And Ultimate Bet combined as part of the Cereus Merger – making this potentially the largest anywhere online.
Ultimate Bet Games Selection
With more than 25,000 simultaneous players at peak times of evenings and weekends, there are a wide selection of tables to choose from. As elsewhere this
is biased towards the no-limit Holdem tables, with Omaha a growing but distant 2nd. Those who enjoy fixed limit betting will find many tables running, however these tend to play very tight as they are often used to clear the many bonuses this site offer. In contrast the No-limit tables, which start with blinds of just 5c / 10c can often be loose and wild.
Tournaments provide a reason for many players to sign-up at UB, with more recreational players entering compared to some of the larger US-friendly sites. Both the multi-table and Sit N Go Tournaments have a reputation for being soft – with buy-ins starting at just $1 right up to the regular $1k events. Tournament blackjack is also available for those players who enjoy this variation.
Customer Service
Ultimate Bet has one of the best Support teams in the industry, and you are free to contact them via email or live chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All inquiries have a quick turnaround time and are always answered by a knowledgeable staff.
Deposit/Withdrawal Options
Deposit options: VISA, MasterCard, ukash, Click2Pay, ClickandBuy, bank wire, check by mail, Moneybookers, Paysafe card, Neteller, U.K. debit cards and e-checks.
Withdrawal options: VISA, MasterCard, ukash, Click2Pay, ClickandBuy, bank wire, check by mail, Moneybookers, Paysafe card, Neteller, U.K. debit cards and e-checks.
