New poker platform will integrate customers and features from two leading poker rooms to create third largest online poker network

July 24, 2008 – Today, the management of both Absolute Poker and UltimateBet announced the upcoming launch of CEREUS: a NEW POKER PLATFORM that will integrate the customers and features from both poker rooms, instantly making CEREUS the third largest online poker network.

CEREUS is the result of more than 12 months innovation and development. Absolute Poker and UltimateBet will retain their unique assets yet share more players, more action, more tournaments, incredible new features and massive promotions.

Paul Leggett, Chief Operations Officer of both Absolute Poker and UltimateBet, said:

“I am so excited to announce the launch of our new poker network CEREUS. This is a huge landmark for our company and online poker. I’m confident that Absolute Poker and UltimateBet customers will be thrilled by the new platform and we look forward to welcoming many new players from around the world.

“CEREUS not only delivers the best online poker experience; it enables our company to improve our operations and deliver significantly better value and service to our customers.

“Our company’s goal is to provide poker players with the ultimate online experience. The launch of CEREUS is a major step for us in achieving our goal and we look forward to making many more exciting announcements very soon.”

About Absolute:

Absolute Poker is purely a poker site. They don't offer any other games and concentrate only on poker and blackjack, so they know their business. Regular tournaments plus specials, a first deposit bonus and a VIP program make this an attractive online poker room. Their software allows you to upload your own image, search for other players, even play at two tables. You can use their tournament schedule as a way to get a seat at some of the largest poker tournaments at a much cheaper price, so just check their schedules.

Initial Deposit Bonus:

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To make your first deposit, simply follow the five easy steps:

• Step 1) Download the FREE software. Click Here
  
• Step 2) Open your Absolute Poker account.
  
• Step 3) Enter the CASHIER and click deposit.
  
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• Step 5) Buy chips and receive the 100% deposit BONUS up to $500 Free!

Promotion Details and Disclaimer:

The maximum initial deposit bonus is $500. The Bonus Amount will automatically be added to your Pending Bonus account where it will be held and automatically released to your cash account based on the following easy requirements; for each raked hand (minimum rake of $0.25) you play you will receive 1 point, and you will receive 1 point for each $1 of tournament buy-in fee. At 100 points $10 will be transferred from your Pending Bonus account to your cash account. Money in your pending account will expire 60 days from the time it was awarded unless it has been transferred to your real money account by meeting the hands played requirements. You can view your point total and bonus amounts at the Cashier. You will continue to earn points until you have received 100% of your bonus money. This offer is only valid for new users who have not previously made a deposit. You are only allowed one active real money account. If more than one real money account is detected you risk both player accounts being blacklisted from ever playing at Absolute Poker again.

Please note, you will only earn points for hands that are raked, that collect a minimum of $0.25 cents. Tournament players will earn 1 point for every dollar paid in tournament buy-in fees. For example, in a $50 + $5 fee tournament, a player will be awarded 5 points. For 1-on-1 tournaments with less than a $1 fee, players will still get 1 point. These tournament points will be applicable for all pending bonuses.

Points for tourney buy-in fees will be credited when tournament starts, not upon registration.

ABout Absolute Rewards Program (ARP)

The Absolute Rewards Program is a loyalty program whereby depositing players are awarded points for hands played and tournament buy-in fees. Once a player has played 500 (min.) hands they will be mailed their unique AR Card as seen above. The AR Card will allow players to take advantage of special offers by including their AP# which can be found on their AR Card.

Points are awarded to players as follows:

1 Point for every hand played in a REAL money ring game with a limit of $2/$4 or lower that has collected at least the minimum rake ($.25)
2 Points for every hand played in a real money ring game with a limit of $3/$6 or higher that has collected at least the minimum rake ($.25)
4 Points for every dollar in tournament buy-in Fee ($10 + $1 tournament would earn 4 points)

NOTE: Players will have a "hand" counted, and be awarded the appropriate point(s), as long as they are sitting in at the table & have made a first time deposit.

Players can fold their hand, but can not be sitting out.

If the hand is folded without action and any rake being collected then no players will be awarded any points.
All players with inactive accounts after 180 days from last real money hand played must email support@absolutepoker.com in order to have their account reactivated.

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