US Poker Rooms

Sportsbook.com

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Information:
Name: Sportsbook
Web site URL: www.sportsbook.com
Established: 2003
Jurisdiction: Costa Rica
Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers
Software size: 25.7 mb
Network: CEREUS
Available on: PC and Mac
E-mail: support@sportsbook.com

Introduction:
In 2005, Absolute Poker merged with Ultimate Bet under the ownership of Tokwiro Enterprises. Since then, Absolute Poker has become one of biggest online poker rooms in the world. The site boats a huge player base and fantastic software; giving players access to non-stop poker games and tournament action.

Special Features:
Player notes
Hand History
Instant Hand Replay
Player Stats
Friend finder

Game variety:
Texas Holdem
Omaha
Blackjack

US-friendly Cashier options:
Visa or MasterCard
Moneybookers
Bank Transfer
Check By Mail

Player volume:
More than 10,000 players in peak hours

Tournaments:
The following poker tournament types are avaliable:

Multi table – Players at numerous tables compete for each other’s chips.
SuperStack – Players start with 2,500 in chips, compared to the 1,500 offered in most tournaments online.
Re-buy – Players are given the option to re-buy additional chips during the first hour of play.
Satellites – A smaller buy-in tournament in which the prize is an entry into a larger buy-in tournament.
Heads Up – Two players match their poker tournament skills against each other.
Freerolls – Free and require no buy-in or buy-in fee.
Sit & Gos – Begin once enough players (9 or 18) have enrolled to fill the number of seats offered in the tournament.
Private Table – Only player that have been invited by the tournament organizer, can play exclusively with each other.