CEREUS Network
Poker Network Review
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Cereus Network – So, what has improved?
The software clients are almost unchanged with a few functions added and slight table changes at UltimateBet. In order to share players, the sites have built a new backend based on the old AbsolutePoker client. This is combined with enhanced security which is programmed to look for bots, unusual results as well as collusion between players. Still, suspicious errors are reported, and we recommend all players to read about the AP Scandal before playing at these rooms. Mainly for the principal, as security must be a priority after the scandals..
Fish
After the poker scandals occured at first Absolute Poker and then UltimateBet, most savvy players left the rooms for security reasons, but also simply for the principle of not supporting poker rooms like these. All the fish kept on playing though as they didn\'t read the poker news anyway. So it\'s an undeniable fact that these fishy rooms just got even more loose in general.
Software
The software clients are almost unchanged with the addition of some functions and slight table changes at UltimateBet being the most noticeable effect. Behind the scenes is where the real change has occurred, in order to pool the players together the sites have built a new back-end based on the old AbsolutePoker client. This is combined with the enhanced security – which is programmed to look for unusual results as well as the day to day collusion between players and bots. Still, one has to be nervous about rooms with a past like theirs.. Errors still occur, and we really can\'t advice anybody to risk their money playing at any of these rooms.
Traffic
Cash games benefit from having more tables to choose from, this is noticeable for Omaha and Stud games in addition to the already popular Texas Holdem. Tournaments are where the biggest benefits will come in though. The liquidity of SNGs is noticeably better, making this network a viable alternative to Stars and Tilt for those who enjoy higher buy-ins or high volumes.
Tournaments
Guarantees are on offer for the multi-table tournaments which are currently regularly surpassing the number of buy-ins (these are called overlays and are equal to free money!). This will fall into equilibrium soon enough – however players can take advantage of these guarantees for the time being to grow their bankrolls.
Rooms on CEREUS Network
| Room | Bonus type | Bonus $ | Bonus % | Score: | |
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UltimateBet | First Deposit Bonus | 1100 | 110 | 8 |
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AbsolutePoker | First Deposit Bonus | 500 | 100 | 1 |