Absolute, Paradise or Pacific

Reel Deal · #1 06-05-06, 02:58 PM

I've got an account at most of the major sites but don't have one at Absolute, Paradise or Pacific. I want to open an account at one of these (through TP's link of course) and need some advice... what I'm looking for are (a) some good tourneys ($30 buy-in or less) with good structure, and (b) a relatively easy to clear/good deposit bonus (probably playing $50 to $100 NL tables).

Thanks in advance for any opinions on these three.

JDMcNugent7 · #2 06-05-06, 03:05 PM

Just yesterday I put 2k onto paradise and the site is pretty decent IMO. I put the money on there cuz they have tons of nice (higher buy-in) Rebuy tourny's. I ended up playing some 10/20 there too and it seemed Very soft.

Reel Deal · #3 06-05-06, 03:14 PM

Oh good, cause that's where I was going to primarily play.

BlibbityBlabbity · #4 06-05-06, 03:26 PM

Paradise is defineltly the easiest bonus to clear out of that bunch. ALMOST as easy as Party, IMO

Aequitas58 · #5 06-05-06, 04:43 PM

Out of those three?

Stay away from Pacific, it's not even worth the download. I hear that Dise is good for tournament structures, but I just can't get off of the bigger sites w/ more players.

Maybe TP has a deal he can offer those of us who don't have Paradise accounts. TP? Any cut on the affiliate juice for the bottom feeders?

Boobie Lover · #6 06-05-06, 04:52 PM

From a standpoint of software, absolute and pacific may just be the worst. Paradise's software is ok, but it annoys me that I have to get them to e-mail me for hand histories so I can import them into PokerTracker.

Honestly, I can't recommend any of these sites.

Reel Deal · #7 06-05-06, 04:56 PM

The $50K guaranteed on Paradise each night (for a $30 buy-in) is what has me somewhat interested in Paradise... anyone have any experience with that tourney? Is it a rebuy (I'd imagine it is)?

JDMcNugent7 · #8 06-05-06, 06:38 PM

it's a rebuy and its 100k guarenteed. I havent played it yet but plan on it soon.

Talking Poker · #9 06-05-06, 11:16 PM

Yeah, I can hook you guys up a bit. I forget exactly how much I can do, but I think it's in the $30-40 neighborhood. That's if you deposit a certain amount (I forget how much - I can check) and AFTER you play 250 raked (.25 min) hands... and I'll tell you right now, they count their raked hands WICKED slow. Just ask Blibbity! How many hands did it end up taking you BB? And how much did I give you - do you remember? I'll gladly match that for everyone else.

Reel Deal · #10 06-05-06, 11:39 PM

Thanks TP, once you have the details squared away let us know... I'll be up for it.

eejit101 · #11 06-06-06, 07:10 AM

paradise for sure, i play most there.

The $100k rebuy is pretty soft, half of them instarebuy, but alot qualify though the $3 feeders throughout the day, as i try to if i have the time, saves me $27 i suppose.

So qualify in one of the $3 rebuy sattys, its impossible NOT to make a seat, then play your ass off. Ive seen it get to $150k before now on a friday/wednesday. Ive played it 5 times, cashed in 3, not big, scraped the money, but still nice

GeoffM · #12 06-06-06, 10:34 AM

Paradise, hands down. Shame they don't have more reload bonuses (maybe 4 a year), but there is no comparison.

Talking Poker · #13 06-06-06, 12:46 PM

It's definitely complicated on this site, and for whatever reason, I seem to not get paid by Paradise a lot when it looks like I should. To give you an idea, I have not gotten credit for a single new player from Paradise THIS YEAR.

When Blibbity and I did this, I think he ended up playing like three times the required hands before they finally credited him (me) with him having played 250 raked hands.

So here's the deal. This is my link:

If you haven't already visited their site through another affiliate (that can be a problem too), go ahead and use my link and create an account. Take note of the DATE you signed up and your initial deposit amount (this will help me track you down) - you must deposit at least $50.

If they as you for a bonus code, us FIRST25 - this will get you a 25% initial deposit bonus up tp $50 (better than nothing).

Then play 250 raked hands (cash games, min $.25 rake) and then PM me your info. Hopefully I'll be able to verify it. When I do, I'll give you an extra $30....

This is definitely not the best offer I've ever made you guys, but it's so complicated and such a pain for me, this is the best I can do for this site.