Other, smaller gaming companies that I have dealt with have been much more honest and helpful, eager to treat their affiliates well. But Full Tilt and AP/UB… the worst. However much I hate that the USA doesn’t clearly clarify the legality online gambling, with no clear statutes, and has taken the extreme action of seizing these domains (creating a bit of a PR nightmare for them, I’ve heard), I still have very little sympathy for these companies. Thieves, when they are caught, always make victims happy. A feeling of retribution. I have felt victimized by these companies, and as such, it feels like justice being served. And I hate that. If they had been a bit more honest and responsive, and a lot less greedy, I’d most certainly be on their side in this fight. But as far as I’m concerned, they can dangle in the wind. Good riddance. Perhaps the online gaming industry will consolidate and become more reputable with these rogues out of the picture. Perhaps, at long last, the US will finally start legalizing and regulating online poker, state by state, and then at the federal level. One can only hope. To not do so is to basically make all of the millions of online poker players into criminals. And that’s just insane.

Some Thoughts About Black Friday

The launch of a new two-pronged approach to account authentication brings an added layer of personal security to players across the CEREUS Network, with the Security Token set to give them a heightened level of confidence every time they log in.

MIAMI, FL (Marketwire) – Monday, November 29, 2010 – UB.com and AbsolutePoker.com continue to put players’ safety and security first with the launch of the new Security Token. Online poker players across the CEREUS Network seeking to strengthen their personal security can now add an extra layer of user authentication, and that means war on unauthorized account access and maximum protection every time they log in.

“We are committed to doing everything possible to safeguard our network and players, and we want to provide every option to boost their personal security, particularly those who keep sick amounts of cash in their accounts day-to-day,” said Team UB Pro Joe Sebok. “The Security Token will provide the most up-to-date security solution to ensure that every player’s personal information and bankroll is always protected.”

At UB and Absolute Poker, tap into proven state-of-the-art technology entrusted by banks and other security-reliant institutions by pro-actively choosing to use the Security Token; it’s a small electronic device that once activated and tied to an account will require a player to use both their password and to have the physical device at hand.

So, even if a player’s password has been compromised, the account will be safe with the Security Token still firmly in the player’s hand; By upgrading account security with the Security Token two-factor authentication process – the password plus the unique security code generated by the ‘one-button’ device – players across the CEREUS Network now have access to unrivalled security and peace of mind.

The Security Token can be used as a stand-alone security measure, or in conjunction with the SecureID PIN, a five-digit number, chosen by the player. Once a SecureID PIN has been activated, and a player completes the usual log in with a username and password, the account holder will be asked to enter the five-digit ID PIN to complete the login process.

Players already using the SecureID PIN at UB or Absolute Poker know the value of added layers of security. By using both the Security Token and the SecureID PIN in tandem, they’ll be two critically important steps closer to combating the potential for unauthorized access to their account.

The SecureID PIN can be activated immediately by all players from the new Security menu in the UB and Absolute Poker client. The Security Token is available for purchase at UB and Absolute Poker via their RAI$E and FAME Loyalty program Rewards Stores.

The new Security Token at UB and Absolute Poker – it’s the smart choice for the security conscious online poker player, and the CEREUS Network has it now.

Visit http://www.ub.com/support/security/additional-authentication for further information on the SecureID PIN and the Security Token.
As part of the CEREUS Network, Absolute Poker players can also take advantage of these new account authentication security features, with further information to be found here http://www.absolutepoker.com/online-poker-security/account-authentication

About UB.com
Raise. Stack. Own.
Built for the passionate poker player, UB.com offers top poker rewards, optimal tournament structures and fast-paced action games in one of the largest online poker communities in the world. Players can download the free poker software, play in free ring games and tournaments, plus meet and chat online with Phil Hellmuth and other Team UB pros to learn and enhance their playing strategy. UB provides the best poker games available on the net as part of the CEREUS poker network.

About AbsolutePoker.com
Absolute Poker is part of the CEREUS poker network and is dedicated to providing players from around the world with an online poker game experience that is second to none. Players worldwide can access Absolute Poker online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any PC or Mac and experience the best multi-player game online poker has to offer. Absolute Poker is committed to remaining the most trusted and best online poker experience, created by poker players for poker players.

UB.com and AbsolutePoker Unveils New Security Features for Player Safety

For most poker fans, nothing goes better with poker than beer, wings and beautiful women in tight clothing cheering everyone on. So this month, AbsolutePoker.net is mixing them all together to create a poker experience unlike no other.

Together with Hooters, the online poker site is presenting the AbsolutePoker.net Poker Academy in Hollywood, California in late February.

Matt Vengrin will host the free poker event, scheduled for February 25, 2010 from 7-9pm. The acclaimed professional poker player will offer free poker tips to those in attendance while they enjoy free wings and beer.

Poker fans will have the opportunity to compete at on-site tables or play against a world of online poker players at one of several on-site AbsolutePoker.net gaming terminals.

I’m all about trying new stuff to increase the appeal of poker. This is one of the first of many new things I will be doing to help bridge the gap between the poker world and the world outside of poker.

Poker professional Matt Vengrin

Matt Vengrin is one of online poker’s most successful young poker players. In a little over two years, the 24-year-old has won nearly $2 million playing at the online poker tables and in land-based events around the world.

Making appearances at the Hooters event and giving the Hooters’ waitresses a run for their money are Absolute Poker’s Trishelle Cannatella and Lacey Jones.

To gain access to the Poker Academy at Hooters in Hollywood, poker players can sign up for a free account at AbsolutePoker.net using the promo code HOOTERS. Once their free online poker account has been activated, new users can email their Screen Name, First Name and Last Name to events@abgpr.com to secure an invite.

About AbsolutePoker.net
AbsolutePoker.net is part of the CEREUS poker network and is dedicated to providing players from around the world with a free online poker game experience that is second to none. Players worldwide can access the free AbsolutePoker.net online poker tables 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any PC or Mac and experience the best multi-player game free online poker has to offer. AbsolutePoker.net is committed to remaining the most trusted and best online poker experience, created by poker players for poker players.

Poker Academy in Hollywood, California: AbsolutePoker & Hooters Team Up

Professional poker player Matt Vengrin was taking a break from holding Kings and Queens to help crown the next Miss California Teen USA. The Absolute Poker pro had been a celebrity judge in the recent Miss California Teen USA Pageant 2009. 

Some guys have all the luck!

As a poker player, I know how fierce competition can be. Just like playing in the World Series of Poker, these girls are in for a grueling but fun weekend and I’m excited to be an integral part of the experience.

Poker Pro Matt Vengrin

Matt Vengrin is one of online poker’s most successful young poker players. In a little over two years, the 24-year-old has won nearly $2 million playing poker at Absolute Poker, a number of other sites and at land-based casinos. In 2009 alone, the online poker pro has amassed six top 10 finishes in several popular online poker tournaments, including a 1st place finish in a recent No Limit Hold’em event for $61,600 in February and a 2nd place finish in a $100k tournament for $21,327 in January.

 Most recently, Vengrin finished strong in the Main Event of the 2009 Aruba Poker Classic, a $5,500 No Limit Hold’em tournament held at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino. Vengrin collected $13,820 for his 27th place finish.


Being surrounded by beautiful women is anything but foreign to Vengrin. The poker professional sits alongside Lacey Jones, one of the hottest women in poker, on Absolute Poker’s team of pros. Most recently, Reality TV bombshell Trishelle signed on as Absolute Poker’s celebrity endorser, making the team even more attractive. 
Online poker players at AbsolutePoker.com can employ the online poker site’s free Absolute Buddy software to discover where Matt Vengrin is seated. He will be featured in red text while playing at Absolute Poker’s tables under the name vengmoney.


About Absolute Poker

AbsolutePoker is part of the CEREUS poker network and is dedicated to providing players from around the world with an online poker game experience that is second to none.

Players worldwide can access Absolute Poker online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any PC or Mac and experience the best multi-player game online poker has to offer. Absolute Poker is committed to remaining the most trusted and best online poker experience, created by poker players for poker players.



What do Absolute Poker’s Matt Vengrin and Miss Teen California Have in Common?

It’s time to get defeated!

It’s easy to put a price on defeat at Absolute Poker.

Since the launch of Absolute Poker’s Bad Beat Jackpots, they’ve given away $43,034,978 to 28,743 players across the CEREUS Network, including $11,974,634 in 2009 alone! Lose large and snag your share as we celebrate $50-million worth of rewarding Bad Beats.

Absolute Poker – Cash in on Huge Bad-Beats

Win a seat to the WSOP for just a dime. That’s right. Just 10 cents buys you in!

The new “Steps” tournaments at AbsolutePoker.com could be your fast-track to a $10 million prize pool. Win a $12,000 package to poker’s biggest game for just 10 cents. Yes. Ten pennies. That’s all it takes to pave your way to Las Vegas today.

If you are happen to be savvy enough to be one of the first ten “Steps” tournament winners, you will also win a prize package to the Aruba Classic tournament worth $8,500.

Turn that dime into a dream trip to Las Vegas today!

(* World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah’s License Company, LLC (“Harrah’s”). Harrah’s does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with, AbsolutePoker or its products, services, promotions or tournaments.)

Win Your Seat to the WSOP in Las Vegas

There was an 11% increase in the number of unique visitors last month by Americans to online gambling sites as reported by marketing research company comScore Incorporated, who reported 16.1 million unique visits to online gambling sites in November 2008. That figure represents an increase of over 1.5 million from October’s total.

The biggest escalation reported came from online coupon sites, which saw a 32% rise to 35.6 million unique visits, which is a reflection of the current economic climate. As the holiday season began, retail sites including toys, consumer electronics and department stores held second spot with a 25% increase (19.2 million unique visits).

Sites owned by Google remained the most popular online properties with 147 million visitors followed by Yahoo! domains with nearly 144 million visitors. In third place was Microsoft with 123.5 million visitors while AOL held down fourth with 110 million.

List of the Most Popular Online Poker Casinos for U.S. Players

• Full Tilt Poker
• Absolute Poker
• UB.com (Ultimate Bet)
• Cake Poker
• PokerStars.com

U.S. Visits to Online Gambling Sites on the Rise

If you haven’t visited Absolute Poker in a while, or if you’ve never been there, now is the time to visit!

After much hubb-bubb and industry insider talk, Chipleader.com, the company behind popular poker and online casino gaming websites AbsolutePoker.com and UltimateBet.com, has finally launched their new gaming platform: CEREUS.

CEREUS is a new poker platform that integrates the customers and features from these two leading poker rooms, creating the third largest online poker network in the world as of this writing. More importantly, Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet.com will share more players, more tournaments, and offer desirable new features and gigantic promotions.

The website update looks great, and the interface feels really good. It may turn out to be one of the best online poker experiences. Time will tell, but things are already looking pretty damn good!

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.

With the proud launch of the unified network CEREUS, our company is well placed to provide significantly better value and superior service to customers of both the Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet brands.

Paul Leggett
Tokwiro’s Chief Operations Officer

Poker players on Absolute Poker and UltimateBet will be seeing a lot more of each other as they are now sharing the same tables and tournaments. The new poker platform is backed by industry-leading technology and a 24/7 security center to offer players a safe environment in which to play cards. New features include new table views, downloadable table skins, create private tournaments, rabbit cam, avatars, tools for personalization, and a whole lot more. Because of the integration of both of these already large, popular the poker sites, CEREUS instantly becomes one of the largest poker communities. Players at both sites should notice larger tournaments with more players, bigger guarantees and better promotions.

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