The New Cereus Poker Network

Well AbsolutePoker and UltimateBet will now begin sharing table under the Cereus Poker Network. I anticipate there might be some techie growing pains but in the long run it should be better for everyone to have a bigger selection etc.
Cereus Poker Network is the 3rd largest gaming network now and to be honest they
process deposits and withdrawls for US players and anyone else better and quicker than any sites out there.


Anyhow here is their announcement:



Online Poker Gets More Lucrative at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker with Launch of CEREUS Poker Network
Online poker players at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker now have access to bigger tournaments, an expanded player base, higher Bad Beat Jackpots and more features through CEREUS poker network
Miami, FL (PRWeb) November 25, 2008 – 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.
About UltimateBet Designed with the assistance of the best poker players in the world - Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke – UltimateBet provides the best poker games available on the net through the CEREUS poker network. Players can download the free poker software, play in free ring games and tournaments and get tips from these pros to learn the sport or to enhance their playing strategy.
About Absolute Poker
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.
About CEREUS
CEREUS is owned and operated by Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG (http://www.tokwiro.com/ ), and licensed and regulated by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. CEREUS powers both Tokwiro-owned online poker rooms UltimateBet.com and AbsolutePoker.com. It aims to deliver industry-leading features, more action, increased player liquidity, plus the safest and most secure online poker environment for players worldwide to enjoy. Launched on November 25, 2008, it has instantly become the industry’s third largest online poker network.

US Poker Ban in the Works - ACT NOW!!!!!

Here's the PPA http://pokerplayersalliance.org/ alert, to be sent to the entire membership tomorrow morning:Just one week after a historic election the Poker Players Alliance is pitted in a fight to keep anti-Internet poker regulations from being enacted and we NEED YOUR HELP!

The current Administration is hastily finalizing a number of “midnight rules” before they leave office and the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is on the list. See the 11/06 story in Dow Jones. Just like UIGEA was snuck into legislation in the dark of night in 2006, our opponents are again trying an 11th hour sneak job. We need you to help us expose and stop this reckless rulemaking.Please call the U.S. Federal Reserve and tell them not to approve the UIGEA regulations -- Consumer Complaints, 888-851-1920 or Public Affairs, 202-452-2955.

Tell them:

* The federal agencies responsible for our nation’s economy should not be focused on Internet poker regulations.
* Finalization of the UIGEA rules will add additional burdens on our already crippled financial systems.
* Internet poker is a game of skill and form of recreation for millions of Americans; it should be exempted from the UIGEA.
* Please do not finalize the UIGEA regulations until their impact on our banking systems and average Americans has been fully studied.

Your call will make a huge difference and will add the public’s voice to these last minute policy decisions our government is poised to make. We can’t stand idly by while they make decisions that will impact our right to play America’s card game. PLEASE CALL TODAY!