Ultimate Bet

Expected to merge with Absolute Poker in near furture to form the new Cereus poker network, Ultimate Bet is set to become one of the largest poker rooms in the world. The game variation is very good and there are many ultra high-limit games and exotic game variations. UltimateBet is among the top ten sites when it comes to poker traffic - for ring games as well as tournaments. The game variation is impressive and there's a lot of games at super high stakes if you're interested in playing or watching.

Sign-Up Bonus

• 111% up to $1100 max deposit bonus.

• Must earn 17-20 Ultimate Points for each $1 in bonus money. The amount of Ultimate Points needed to clear the bonus depends on your status level (see chart below).

• Bonus released in $5 increments.

• Bonuses are stackable and never expire.

At Ultimate Bet, you will clear the bonus based on the status you have achieved:

Status	UP Req. per Month	UP/$1	Multiplier	Effective UP/$1
Member	0	20x	1x	20x
Player	50	40x	2x	20x
Contender	500	60x	3x	20x
Legend	2500	70x	4x	17.5x
Icon	10000	85x	5x	17x

Explanation: Players can clear the bonus faster by achieving higher status levels at UB. For example, if players earn 2,500 UP they will achieve "Legend" status. In order for Legend status players to clear a bonus, they must earn 70 UP per $1 to clear. However, since that status level receives a 4x multiplier, they will effectively clear their bonus at 17.5x instead of the normal 20x rate.

Ultimate Points are earned when contributing to the pot when the rake reaches certain levels:

Stakes	# of CRHs	UP earned
0.01/0.02-0.02/0.04	20	1
0.05/0.10	10	1
0.10/0.25	5	1
0.25/0.50-0.50/1.00	2	1
1/2-5/10	1	1
10/20-300/600	1	2

Limits and Rake

The rake at Cake Poker is generally set at 5%. The maximum rake for shorthanded games, is capped lower than at many other rooms. Aat the heads-up and three-player tables, there is a very low cap. Tournaments have a flat buy-in charge of 10% for all levels except for the $1 events, which are free, and the $100 events, where the charge is 9%. In heads-up tournaments, there is a 5% charge.

The limits at Ultimate Bet start at a micro $0.01/$0.02 for No Limit Texas Holdem and increases in steady increments to $50/$100 (No Limit) and $300/$600 for Fixed Limit Texas Holdem. The Omaha tables begin at $0.01/$0.02 and move through to $50/$100.

Player Traffic

When it comes to ring game traffic, UltimateBet places in the top ten positions world wide, at this writing. The number of real money players in ring games touches in the 2,500 at peak hours. In the tournament department, peak hour traffic is very good and sometimes exceeds 20,000 real money players.

Software and Extra Features

Perhaps the best feature about the software at Ultimate Bet is its speed, which is the fastest poker software around, naturally increasing action and excitement at the tables. In terms of graphics and usability, Ultimate Bet has done a good job creating an easy to use and navigate gaming client that appeals to serious poker players. The functions are well-oriented and the software is updated very frequently. The graphics are crisp and clean and offer an excellent playing experience.

Ultimate Bet has some useful software features that complement the playability of their tables. These include:

• Mini View.
• Easy to see when you have note on a player.
• Software puts you in the same seat on the table when playing.
• Ultimate buddy chat feature allows players to talk to buddies and track players.
• Can change background.

Customer Service

Ultimate Bet offers support only via e-mail, but the quality and speed are very good and support staff are friendly and helpful.