Ultimate Bet - Super Fast Software Means More Hands Per Hour
SCREENSHOT
Ultimate Bet has been around since 2000, but has attracted a surge of new players recently on the back of high profile endorsements from the likes of poker pros Phil Helmuth Jnr, Annie Duke and Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott - and on the site's reputation for handing out some of the very biggest deposit bonuses in the industry, which are generally around 20 times what players are offered at the biggest site, PokerStars, for example (though it seems other rooms, including Stars, have started to follow UB's lead, see our PokerStars review for more details). There are usually now plenty of players at the tables, and the standard of play is weaker than at most sites (Pacific and Party have similarly weak players, but the hands are dealt more quickly at UltimateBet so there's more of a chance to wait for a premium hand to take on the loose players with). The software is reliable, very quick, and some of the most attractive around, and this is just about the only site on the net that lets you play Double-flop Hold Em and Triple Draw. The site is one of the best there is for strategy tips, articles, poker reports and poker blogs. Customer service has been criticised by some users in the past, but this is somewhat made up for by the ease of installation and very quick and reliable withdrawal of winnings.
Unlike many sites, Ultimate Bet allow you to play for very low stakes (1 cent!) – even at tournament level, so if you fancy playing tournies for a very small buy-in then Ultimate Bet is a good choice. At these "micro levels" no rake is taken off the pot, which helps your bottom line. Hand histories are also available to check your play.
If you're playing on-line for the first time, you are probably better off signing up with one of the big two - Pokerstars or Party– as you probably wont be depositing a large sum initially, and one of the major reasons players migrate to UB is the massive sign-up bonus. If you have been playing for a while and have a bankroll that you can invest then you'll get an industry-leading sign-up bonus on your deposit (see below for details). Similarly if you fancy taking on the pros, or just like your poker fast and furious and want to play at a very well designed site then try Ultimate Bet.
UltimateBet Current Deposit Bonus Offer - BONUS CHECKED & CONFIRMED AVAILABLE AT : March 12, 2010, 11:56 pm
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Download the software for free from ultimatebet
Create an account by entering your name and address and choosing a screen name. You can now play on-line for play money. To play for real money, follow the instructions given and make a deposit.
DEPOSIT OPTIONS:
Visa, Mastercard, Switch, Solo, Delta, Citadel, SFPay, NETeller, wire transfer, bank drafts, international money orders. UK citizens can deposit straight from their bank accounts via debit card – but be aware that you can't cash out to your debit card. If you deposit via a debit card you can only withdraw the same amount back to your card, the rest you will have to withdraw via one of the other options.
For an explanation of the deposit options click here.
Site Info At A Glance
REPUTABLE,
ESTABLISHED & TRUSTWORTHY?
Ultimate Bet has been around for several years and is backed by some of the biggest names in poker. Rocked by scandal in 2008 when it was revealed that rogue employees had been accessing hole-card data of players at the site. The new owners, Tokwiro, refunded all players who lost money as a result and closed the loophole that made the data accessible. The company brought in a new Chief Operating Officer (COO)as well as a Compliance Officer, two Security Managers, risk assessment procedures, and internal audits. In addition to the existing security department, the company created a new, specialized Poker Security Department. Tokwiro hired outside gaming industry analysts to do a full audit of all software code and internal practices, and to make recommendations about best practices. All now appears to be well - but those with a wary nature might prefer to stick with one of the other big players such as Pokerstars. No reported problems with payouts. Random shuffle independently certified, cash handled over secure server, 24/7 customer support.
GAMES OFFERED:
Texas Hold Em, Omaha Hi, Omaha Hi Low, 7 Card Stud, 7 Card Stud Hi Low, Crazy Pineapple, Double Flop Hold Em, Triple Draw.
TOURNAMENTS?
Yes – many. Sit And Go, Freeroll, Multi-table and Value-added tournaments. Regular chances to play against the pro players.
ANY CHANCE OF MORE FREE MONEY?
Currently a 25% re-deposit offer – just about the most generous offer out there. You can also benefit from high hand jackpots and the chance to redeem "Ultimate Points" – the give aways you get from Ultimate Points are not the most generous though.
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