Bonus Hunting

Upon reading the two initial articles in this series, I decided I was missing out on additional profit by not being mindful of the bonuses that were available to me. Thanks for the insight! I look forward to more!!!

About Absolute: Based on the data above, I created an account with Absolute Poker. Thus far, I've found the $1-$2 and $2-$4 games beatable, but it's fairly difficult to aggressively clear the bonuses. It is extremely difficult to get a seat at even a single $2-$4 table, and I've rarely found more than two tables playing at that level at any given time. At the $1-$2 tables, I've had trouble finding enough action to reach the pot level necessary to generate a 50 cent rake. The same with the $3-$6 tables. Several times this week I've averaged an hour per table of playing time and not cracked a table average of double-digit bonus credits for the time invested.

Finally, multi-tabling is made even more difficult by the fact that you can only be on one waiting list at a time. I've found it a time-consuming struggle to even get to three or four tables, and even then, that likely means I'm playing one $2-$4 table, a couple of $1-$2's, and waiting to get on another $2-$4. Juggling the different blind schedules, the various attempts to get on a waiting list, all while trying to play each table properly is definitely a challenge.

All in all, I'm thankful that your article sent me to Absolute. While I may not clear my bonus, I HAVE banked about $150 combined in the four hour-long sessions I've managed to squeeze in this week. I'd definitely recommend it.

Hi Dave, thanks for your feedback. I'm glad you're winning at the tables.

In regards to your problems with finding suitable games to aggressively clear the bonus - it's possible you're playing at low-peak times. I had no problems getting up to at least 4 tables of 1/2 and 2/4 and there were more games running. I can't tell you with any certainty what times I was playing, as I play all over the place - but try some different times and see how you go.

Alternatively, sit down at some empty tables and see if you can get some games started.

Or, failing that, you can always play at Absolute whilst clearing bonuses at other sites.

Absolute is definitely a site on the move though - they are marketing pretty heavily and are doing a lot right. New players will soon be coming in droves, I imagine.

All the best.

Jonny (yoyo)