| This is a discussion on See ya later UltimateBet within the online poker forums, in the Poker Rooms section; So I am sick and tired of the non-action at UltimateBet . It's a cardroom that has been slowly going downhill for years and the ... |
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| See ya later UltimateBet So I am sick and tired of the non-action at UltimateBet. It's a cardroom that has been slowly going downhill for years and the last few months I'm just fed up with:
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I always liked UB because of their good structure. UB was my first online deposit, so I have a soft spot for them. However, I was very very disappointed to find they charge $8 for a cash out vis paper check through US mail. Boo. |
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| re: See ya later UltimateBet poker Well, their bonus got me, and I still have a whack of bonus to earn.. I play stud hi lo and horse, micro to lo, there are a few tables going most of the time. I like the tourney structure, it's more relaxed. Not a turbo type me, don't like the way most online tourneys encourage bingo play with fast blinds and short stacks. |
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| What about this 9% interest they're touting on funds kept in accounts there? I haven't much looked into it, but that sounds like a fantastic deal. I've been thinking about withdrawing/moving my (small) bankroll there, though, because according to their terms of service they can confiscate my balance at any time because I live somewhere online poker isn't completely legal. I'd hate to have a great run sometime -- or worse, slowly built up with lots of work -- and then *poof*. Gone. I'm sure other sites could do the same but it's not explicitly stated in the TOS for Stars and Full Tilt like it is for Ultimatebet. |
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| In defense of Ultimatebet: 1. Their bonus NEVER expires, so no matter how slowly you are earning it, it's still there. 2. Good tournament structure (see link above); unless it changed (although IM could be referring to the new schedule rather than structure)... 3. Lowest stakes for SNGs anywhere (down to $0.50 +0.05). This makes it very very easy for brm no matter how little you have. Even someone with only a small amount of freeroll winnings can practice good brm. 4. Variety of above games: you can play 100 person, six person, ten person, multi- table, or single table. 4. Standard 10% rake even at the lowest levels (even the fifty cent games charge only five cents); contrast with $1.00 + $0.25 on other sites (outrageous 25%). Con: They charged me $8 to get a paper check sent to me. That's bs imo. |
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| re: See ya later UltimateBet poker I used to love Ultimatebet. I think their software is the best on the net (though many folks disagree) and I love their SnG structure. However, a few things have come up lately at U.B that have turned me off. - The changes that "Annie Duke" (lol) has made the the tournament schedule had dampened my hopes of playing more MTT's there. - I am 51% convinced that the lower stakes ring games are infested with bots. I don't have much proof, but there are signs I've seen of it. - And then there's always the alleged cheating scandal that is a near duplicate to the A.P one. Coverage has been quiet so far, but it's growing. |
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| I'm with Alien, there are a lot of benefits to the site, not the least of which is the endless bonus for those micro grinders out there. I think its OK for lo stakes, don't trust the high (there or anywhere, to be fair). Yes there could be bots around, but they are everywhere. Bots don't scare me; crooked operators (employees or colluders) do. But again, I think they exist everywhere -- we are just unearthing a few at a time. Yes a scandal at Ultimatebet similar to Absolute Poker, and a new multi-user scandal on another server (see 2+2 postings on this, forget the name)... I plan to ride it out at Ultimatebet for now... Also, re the bonus, I do about $5 every few hours played at .25-.50, and they refund in small increments (I hate it when you get 30-60 days to claim a whole amount or nothing, Stars-type bonuses). Their whole new Points theme is indecipherable, but most bonus schemes are to me -- I like to see how fast money clinks into my account as I play. Another thing: You can get rakeback there if you are already a member; can't do that at Tilt. I like rakethrake, can PM me if interested. Last edited by Makwa : 25th May 2008 at 12:21 AM. |
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