They may have cheated punters out of millions of dollars, and still be in the process of paying that money back, but online gaming swindlers Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet are far from shutting up shop, instead releasing a new software engine that promises increased security.
The press release is as follows:
It’s being hailed as a totally new online poker platform, but for players at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker, there will be a lot of old familiar faces at the tables.
Leading online poker sites UltimateBet and Absolute Poker today announced that they have both completed their transitions to the CEREUS poker network, a new poker platform built from the ground up to provide players of both brands with more features, bigger tournaments and enhanced security.
Paul Leggett, Tokwiro’s Chief Operations Officer, said: “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 brands.
“We are dedicated to providing the ultimate online experience, and with CEREUS we offer real value for every dollar our players put on the tables, and our unwavering commitment to security and fair play as the foundation of the new network,” said Mr. Leggett.
With players from both online poker sites playing together at the same tables and in the same tournaments, CEREUS has instantly become one of the top three largest online poker communities.
As a direct result, online poker players at both sites will immediately notice larger tournaments with more players, frequent sky-high Bad Beat Jackpots, more impressive guarantees, and better promotions. Countless new features have also been added to the mix including: new table views; downloadable table skins; the ability to create private tournaments; final table deal making; a rabbit cam; a timebank; avatars and personalization tools; and more.
CEREUS, the culmination of more than 12 months of development, delivers a secure, responsive and flexible online poker gaming experience to members of the UB and AP communities. The new poker platform is backed by leading technology and a 24/7 Security Center to deliver a watertight gaming experience for everyone at the tables.
A complete rundown of CEREUS and the new features immediately available to all players through the expanded poker network can be found at UltimateBet.com and AbsolutePoker.com.
It's still early days, but only time will tell if these nefarious sites can make a comeback from what has been a torrid last couple of years. Let's just hope that for those still foolhardy enough to play at sites with such a tarnished reputation, the promise of 'enhanced security' really does come into fruition.