Pokerstars bonus

[cdutilb]

20% reload bonus up to $120 now until June 20th

[PartySNGer]

Stop copying my threads dude.

[carlo]

Requirements are 7X or 840 FPP's. It's always been 5X, Stars bonuses becoming more difficult but better than nothing.

carlo

[TylerD]

If they become monthly bonuses as the name suggests (June Bonus) then I won't mind the extra clearance requirement.

[DeepCroak]

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Requirements are 7X or 840 FPP's. It's always been 5X, Stars bonuses becoming more difficult but better than nothing.

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Just gonna have to wait till they offer double FPPs...

[mbpoker]

Email says there are double FPPs.

[MycroftX]

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Email says there are double FPPs.

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Weird, I never got an EMail.

So if its 7FPP's per dollar, and everyone earns double FPP's I'd be totally cool w/ this basically being a 3.5X playthrough.

[schlucky1]

How's the clearance rate @ $50 NL?

[DeepCroak]

Has anyone tried this yet to see if it's double FPPs for everyone? I didn't get the email either, I was assuming normal FPP rate. I'm wondering if double FPPs is account specific. If it's double for everyone, then it's time to play!

[carlo]

None for me-didn't get the e-mail yet but on site no mention of double FPP points and bonus.

carlo

[fullhouse]

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None for me-didn't get the e-mail yet but on site no mention of double FPP points and bonus.

carlo

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http://www.pokerstars.com/poker/promotions/bonus/20/

[Ted Metro]

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How's the clearance rate @ $50 NL?

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at the old 5x clearance $50NL would be pretty miserable since you you need five $20 pots to get $1 in bonus. At this new 7x clearance rate it would take a long time playing $50NL.

[MycroftX]

playing right now. No double FPP's.

[cap11]

I'm probably making a mistake but I think I may sit this one out.

On second thought I may sign up for it and hope for double FPP's later on.

[maxtower]

questions
Do Stars bonuses expire? How long do we have to clear this bonus?
Can I deposit $600 for the full bonus and then withdrawl some of it while still clearing the bonus?
Max

[JackOfSpeed]

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I'm probably making a mistake but I think I may sit this one out.

On second thought I may sign up for it and hope for double FPP's later on.

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Stars bonuses DO NOT expire. Deposit now and clear it whenever the heck you want. Big mistake not to take advantage of this one.

[maxtower]

Cool, Thanks.
So it also doesn't go away when I withdrawl some of my cash either right?

[Scottyy]

NEW! - Earn a second Base FPP and VIP Player Point when the rake reaches $3!

This will make it easier for the NL/PL players.

Scotty

[HSB]

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Cool, Thanks.
So it also doesn't go away when I withdrawl some of my cash either right?

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No it does not.

[WolfElder]

is there a code for the reload bonus?

[Davey]

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is there a code for the reload bonus?

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No code needed.

[BHokie1]

Party Poker - my balance is going to shrink - immediately.

Wonder how much money is being withdrawn from Party Poker as we speak /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Little_Luck]

The 2nd base point will make a huge difference to clearing at 3/6 or higher. I bet it still takes as much time as a 5x once you get to 5/10.

Did the last double FPP clear towards bonuses at double also?

[spino1i]

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NEW! - Earn a second Base FPP and VIP Player Point when the rake reaches $3!

This will make it easier for the NL/PL players.

Scotty

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I'm starting to like 'Stars a lot more. They just made their VIP program a lot better with this nice new rule.

[McNeese72]

Dumb newbie type question here. I moved $700 from Stars to Party last Thursday to do the Party reload money. I should clear it tonight or tomorrow. If I move the same $700 back from Party to Stars, will I still get the bonus even though I cashed out the money a little over a week ago. My quess is that it doesn't matter since I cashed out the money from Stars a week before the bonus was announced.

Thanks for any replies to the dumb question.

Doc

[1p0kerboy]

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If they become monthly bonuses as the name suggests (June Bonus) then I won't mind the extra clearance requirement.


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Hell yeah.

[Leavenfish]

Been so long since I played there...can you deposit, say $500, play some and then withdraw $300, keeping 200 to play with?

---Leavenfish

[HSB]

[ QUOTE ]
Dumb newbie type question here. I moved $700 from Stars to Party last Thursday to do the Party reload money. I should clear it tonight or tomorrow. If I move the same $700 back from Party to Stars, will I still get the bonus even though I cashed out the money a little over a week ago. My quess is that it doesn't matter since I cashed out the money from Stars a week before the bonus was announced.

Thanks for any replies to the dumb question.

Doc

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Should not be a problem.

[HSB]

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Been so long since I played there...can you deposit, say $500, play some and then withdraw $300, keeping 200 to play with?

---Leavenfish

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Yes. You can even withdraw before you do any playing, you just have to wait 48 hours.

[wonderwes]

Amazing, this was announced on a... THURSDAY.

[Fishy McDonk]

How does this affect tourney fees going from 5x to 7x? All I knew with the last reload was that it was like a 100% rakeback for tourney fees.

[HSB]

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How does this affect tourney fees going from 5x to 7x? All I knew with the last reload was that it was like a 100% rakeback for tourney fees.

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Now it's 71%

[KingMedicine]

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How does this affect tourney fees going from 5x to 7x? All I knew with the last reload was that it was like a 100% rakeback for tourney fees.

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Now it's 71%

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if you use w$ to buy into tourneys do you get FPPs (and, thus, clear bonus $s)?

[redickulous]

does anyone know when double FPP's are expected to start?

[spino1i]

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does anyone know when double FPP's are expected to start?

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they already started. I mean you get double FPP's if the rake gets up to 3$ so it only effects the high stakes guys.

[kdog]

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The 2nd base point will make a huge difference to clearing at 3/6 or higher. I bet it still takes as much time as a 5x once you get to 5/10.


Did the last double FPP clear towards bonuses at double also?











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From Stars website.

Note: Only your Base FPPs will be applied toward releasing your pending bonus. Base FPPs are FPPs earned through cash games and tournaments at the same rate as regular FPPs but do not include the bonus points earned during the accelerated VIP period. Any bonus FPPs you earn through the VIP Club will not count toward releasing your bonus. Click here to learn how to earn Base FPPs.

[redickulous]

o, i was wondering about us down in the small stakes. I only play NL50 and when they had the sign-up bonus running last month they had double FPP's for everyone. I guess that is not coming back anytime soon.

[Blowup Doll]

Damn, all the tables just went tighter than a new boob job. I guess i'll wait a couple of weeks for things to get back to normal and then whore.

[Brice]

How is the 5/10 at Stars these days?

[HSB]

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o, i was wondering about us down in the small stakes. I only play NL50 and when they had the sign-up bonus running last month they had double FPP's for everyone. I guess that is not coming back anytime soon.

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If you're going to play there anyway it doesn't really matter because the bonus never expires.

[jah7_fsu1]

Wow, I never thought stars would have another bonus...clearing rate isn't bringing me back though considering I'm a 25-50 NL guy it's just not worth it. Still, nice to see Stars hasn't completely said no to bonuses...

[wonderwes]

One reason Stars is such a great bonus because you unlock it all at once.

[ajmargarine]

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Been so long since I played there...can you deposit, say $500, play some and then withdraw $300, keeping 200 to play with?

---Leavenfish

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Yes. You can even withdraw before you do any playing, you just have to wait 48 hours.

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Is this correct? Can someone confirm please.

[Grey]

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Is this correct? Can someone confirm please.

[/ QUOTE ]I haven't personally tried it lately but that's the way it's always been. Stars bonuses don't expire.

[ajmargarine]

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Is this correct? Can someone confirm please.

[/ QUOTE ]I haven't personally tried it lately but that's the way it's always been. Stars bonuses don't expire.

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My bad. I know they don't expire. I was asking for confimation on it being OK to withdraw after 48 hours. Anyone?

[MicroBob]

yes, the wait period to withdraw is 48 hours.

Some people have deposited for every reload, withdrawn all their money after 48 hours, and done this over and over without playing a hand there (thus building up 6 or so reloads stacked-up and waiting to be cleared dating back several mths).

[wonderwes]

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My bad. I know they don't expire. I was asking for confimation on it being OK to withdraw after 48 hours. Anyone?

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Of course. I just cleared a bonus I got way back in March. I made many cashouts between March and present day.

[Nonononono]

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One reason Stars is such a great bonus because you unlock it all at once.

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[jrz1972]

Yes, you can deposit and withdraw 48 hours later without playing a hand. I've done this before. It's not a problem.

[terrellk11]

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The 2nd base point will make a huge difference to clearing at 3/6 or higher. I bet it still takes as much time as a 5x once you get to 5/10.


Did the last double FPP clear towards bonuses at double also?











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From Stars website.

Note: Only your Base FPPs will be applied toward releasing your pending bonus. Base FPPs are FPPs earned through cash games and tournaments at the same rate as regular FPPs but do not include the bonus points earned during the accelerated VIP period. Any bonus FPPs you earn through the VIP Club will not count toward releasing your bonus. Click here to learn how to earn Base FPPs.

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That's why the language regarding getting the extra FPP and VPP at a $3 raked pot specifies that you get an extra "BASE" point. That means it does work towards clearing the bonus.

[Fishy McDonk]

Christ! Is Stars taking lessons from the IRS?

[WolfElder]

I did this yesterday and got the max bonus but I was just looking at the stars promotion page it doesnt say first time only any where I can see. This is probably a dumb question but if I deposit more will I get another bonus?
Wait 24 hours put in another $600

[Mike Jett]

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I did this yesterday and got the max bonus but I was just looking at the stars promotion page it doesnt say first time only any where I can see. This is probably a dumb question but if I deposit more will I get another bonus?
Wait 24 hours put in another $600

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Do you think you will?

[WolfElder]

Im thinking they probably only give you one per account but its not stated on their website.

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Actually it is on there site just on another page. Only the first deposit.

[onthebutton]

OK, I should know this, but what if I pull $600 out of Stars today, then drop it back in as soon as it hits Neteller? Will that work? Thanks for answering a stupid question.

[MacGuyV]

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How is the 5/10 at Stars these days?

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It sucks, stay away.

[HSB]

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OK, I should know this, but what if I pull $600 out of Stars today, then drop it back in as soon as it hits Neteller? Will that work? Thanks for answering a stupid question.

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No. Once the bonus period starts you have to make your deposit before you make any withdrawals. Once you make the deposit the bonus is there no matter what you do.

[kibble420]

Can I deposit on Tuesday and still get the bonus? Or does it have to be before Tuesday? Forgive me if I'm a retard. That is all.

[HSB]

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Can I deposit on Tuesday and still get the bonus? Or does it have to be before Tuesday? Forgive me if I'm a retard. That is all.

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Yeah, it goes through Tuesday at midnight.

[kibble420]

There lies my confusion... isn't midnight on Tuesday technically the start of Tuesday?

Otherwise wouldn't that be midnight on Wednesday?

The only reason I'm analyzing this to death is because I probably won't have the money until Tuesday afternoon.

[HSB]

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There lies my confusion... isn't midnight on Tuesday technically the start of Tuesday?

Otherwise wouldn't that be midnight on Wednesday?

The only reason I'm analyzing this to death is because I probably won't have the money until Tuesday afternoon.

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Tuesday at midnight generally means one minute after 11:59 PM Tuesday.

But, you know, you could just ask them.

[solucky]

HAHA

4-5000 hands for 120$ on a software that sucks and games that are usually awfull. Good Luck all but waste of time for a low limit player. For the same amount of hands anyone get 150 -400 on WSEX and that site is faster.....and also painfull boring

[ewitty]

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HAHA

4-5000 hands for 120$ on a software that sucks and games that are usually awfull. Good Luck all but waste of time for a low limit player. For the same amount of hands anyone get 150 -400 on WSEX and that site is faster.....and also painfull boring

[/ QUOTE ]

um... ok. sorry the offer of free money isn't good enough for you. enjoy your weekend.

[midwestkc]

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HAHA

4-5000 hands for 120$ on a software that sucks and games that are usually awfull. Good Luck all but waste of time for a low limit player. For the same amount of hands anyone get 150 -400 on WSEX and that site is faster.....and also painfull boring

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Or, you could deposit, get the bonus, withdrawl, and wait til you play higher, then clear it...they never expire afterall.

Though, I did hear that they expire after a year...can someone confirm this? If so, I have one I'll need to clear here soon, the 3 champions one from last year (though I don't know when the bonus was, but I assume not long after the ME, right?)

[onthebutton]

The terms and conditions say that FPP points expire if you don't play on PS for more than a year. I don't think the bonuses themselves expire though. I could be wrong.

[solucky]

for a few it is free money, for the limits that i play and my kind of skill its no free money.

[kibble420]

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There lies my confusion... isn't midnight on Tuesday technically the start of Tuesday?

Otherwise wouldn't that be midnight on Wednesday?

The only reason I'm analyzing this to death is because I probably won't have the money until Tuesday afternoon.

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Tuesday at midnight generally means one minute after 11:59 PM Tuesday.

But, you know, you could just ask them.

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I did. They even said they could extend it a couple of days.

[HSB]

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for a few it is free money, for the limits that i play and my kind of skill its no free money.

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And you're laughing at people for whom it actually is free money?

I'm just asking because that makes you really really not smart in addition to being a tool.

But hey, to each his own I guess.