Pokerstars Reload

[Schwatt]

title says it:

http://www.pokerstars.com/poker/promotions/5th-anniversary/

[Jim14Qc]

you beat me to it /images/graemlins/frown.gif

Beat: I made a $600 deposit this morning just before they announced the reload lol... I e-mailed support, I hope they apply the reload to my account.

[primetime32]

Finally, PokerStars is opening up the bonus box for a fifth anniversary deposit bonus. From December 22nd - January 2, we'll give you a 25% bonus on your next deposit (maximum bonus of $150 on a deposit of $600).

[bb88]

FINALLY. I've got a bonus or two stacked and can make a push towards a VIP status.

[primetime32]

great, now maybe full tilt will get off their asses.

[bluey]

From now through January 2, 2007, you can earn a 25% reload bonus up to $150 (on a maximum deposit of $600). No bonus code is required. To earn this bonus, you will simply need to play on PokerStars and collect the number of Base FPPs equal to 10 times the bonus amount. You have 180 days after your first deposit to earn all the FPPs you need to cash out your bonus. For complete details and information, visit the PokerStars 25% Bonus page.

[ANY2CARDZ]

Forgive my ignorance, if i withdrawl, and then re deposit will I get the bonus still?

[Davey]

Awesome, $150. Does everyone get the same or is it based on VIP level?

Looks like everyone is getting the same.

[5thStreetHog]

Almost didnt bother clicking after all the recent boy cried wolf posts lol

[Jim14Qc]

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Awesome, $150. Does everyone get the same or is it based on VIP level?

Looks like everyone is getting the same.

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm pretty sure its the same for everyone. Any supernova can confirm this?

[eviljeff]

$150 is kinda meh, but I'll still do it

[Al_Money]

Can you deposit to get the bonus then withdraw on Pokerstars or no?

[Davey]

Pretty sure they make you wait 48 hours before you can cashout after getting the bonus.

[mbpoker]

It's the same for reload. Supernova gets more if dealt in one of the anniversary hands.

[m bozeman]

I'm supernova, it's still only $150.

[joker122]

anyone else dissapointed? i feel like clark griswald in christmas vacation...

[pipedreamz]

the anniversary hands are gonna cause some ALL-IN frenzies lol!!

medium stakes (1/2 3/6 NL) winner of the hand gets $1000, other players get 400, plus 60% if platinum star=

[censored] it, all in!!!!

[Lessu]

same questions every time:

"If you cash out any amount from your PokerStars account during the Bonus Period, but prior to making a qualifying deposit, you are ineligible for the deposit bonus"

And you have to wait 48hrs before withdrawing after the deposit but it doesn't affect the bonus

[eviljeff]

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anyone else dissapointed? i feel like clark griswald in christmas vacation...

[/ QUOTE ]

nice

[pipedreamz]

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Forgive my ignorance, if i withdrawl, and then re deposit will I get the bonus still?

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no, the site will actually warn you that if you withdraw it will make you ineligible.

you would have had to withdrawn prior to the announcement.

[silvermark]

Thanks.

[Little_Luck]

10x now. Then again, beggers cant be choosers.

[thebeebster]

son of a. why can't there be notice so i can withdraw beforehand?!

[Barrin6]

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Forgive my ignorance, if i withdrawl, and then re deposit will I get the bonus still?

[/ QUOTE ]

no you can't

But can you player transfer 600$ to someone then redeposit for the bonus? Would that work or no?

[MrBellVaDeer]

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I'm supernova, it's still only $150.

[/ QUOTE ]oh ya, well that picture of you makes you look like a SUPERNOOBA /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Lunkan]

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no, the site will actually warn you that if you withdraw it will make you ineligible.

you would have had to withdrawn prior to the announcement.

[/ QUOTE ]
Would I have been warned by the client? I withdrew earlier today but didn't get any warning. Did I withdraw just in time?

[Reef]

"During this promotion, we will also award real money to play money players dealt into our anniversary hands. If you are the winner of a special play money anniversary hand, we'll give you $50."

wtf stars

[Reef]

where are all the players who were crying 'foul' when I was asking stars to change supernova status to a 12 month consecutive period? This play money eligibility seems ridiculous and will likely cost players who DO pay rake a lot of money.

[JimmytheGeek]

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where are all the players who were crying 'foul' when I was asking stars to change supernova status to a 12 month consecutive period? This play money eligibility seems ridiculous and will likely cost players who DO pay rake a lot of money.

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How will this cost rake paying players a lot of money?

I'm all for any promotional program that will help bring in new players (fish).

Seems like +EV to me.

[Reef]

because when a play money table wins a milestone hand, a real money table does not.

As for bringing new fish into the population, the "winner" only gets $50 and the rest $10. Better to have hundreds or thousands going into the fish population already established as real money players.

[RikaKazak]

YIPPIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RikaKazak]

anyone figure out how often 1 million hands is hit during peak hours?

[ImsaKidd]

[ QUOTE ]
where are all the players who were crying 'foul' when I was asking stars to change supernova status to a 12 month consecutive period? This play money eligibility seems ridiculous and will likely cost players who DO pay rake a lot of money.

[/ QUOTE ]

I guess that 50 would get donated to the economy?

It also saves money for stars. Giving $150 total to a play table is lots cheaper than a couple K for mid or high tables with lots of novas.

[HostJacob]

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because when a play money table wins a milestone hand, a real money table does not.


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This isn't correct - after every real money milestone hand, there will be a play money milestone hand. The number of real money milestone hands is not affected in any way by the existence of play money milestone hands.

[thebeebster]

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no you can't

But can you player transfer 600$ to someone then redeposit for the bonus? Would that work or no?

[/ QUOTE ]

ok. i'll transfer to you on stars and you transfer to my neteller. pm me plz /images/graemlins/laugh.gif i'll cover the neteller transfer fee, whatever it is.

thanks 2+2!

[Reef]

[ QUOTE ]
Thank you for your email.

I believe this has been written incorrectly. Every millionth hand a 'real
money' table will be stopped and awarded money based on who won and what
stakes.

At this time we will then visit a random play money table which we will
then award them money also.

Real money players will not be effected because money will be given away
to both a real money and play money table everytime.

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[Reef]

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because when a play money table wins a milestone hand, a real money table does not.


[/ QUOTE ]

This isn't correct - after every real money milestone hand, there will be a play money milestone hand. The number of real money milestone hands is not affected in any way by the existence of play money milestone hands.

[/ QUOTE ]

the wording on the webpage is vague

[51cards]

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because when a play money table wins a milestone hand, a real money table does not.


[/ QUOTE ]

This isn't correct - after every real money milestone hand, there will be a play money milestone hand. The number of real money milestone hands is not affected in any way by the existence of play money milestone hands.

[/ QUOTE ]

This is good to hear. I thought you guys were getting tricky. Reducing the payout and spinning it as an extra special promo.

[poker_n00b]

can i cash out right now 600 and then redeposit it and still get the bonus?

thanks

[KSOT]

For [censored] sake put a question mark in the title!!!1

[RikaKazak]

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For [censored] sake put a question mark in the title!!!1

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lol

[maniacut]

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For [censored] sake put a question mark in the title!!!1

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no. doucy

[MicroBob]

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can i cash out right now 600 and then redeposit it and still get the bonus?

thanks

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No.

At least, that's how the terms have always been in the past and I'm assuming they haven't changed.

Do NOT cash-out before depositing or you cancel your right to the bonus.

Dig up $600 on neteller somehow and do it that way.


You have to leave the deposit in for 48 hours, and then you can cash it out right back to your neteller if you like.
And you will still have the bonus.

[Vyse]

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You have to leave the deposit in for 48 hours, and then you can cash it out right back to your neteller if you like.
And you will still have the bonus.

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Are you 100% positive about this?

[Shoe]

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You have to leave the deposit in for 48 hours, and then you can cash it out right back to your neteller if you like.
And you will still have the bonus.

[/ QUOTE ]

Are you 100% positive about this?

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes.

[Sniper]

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can i cash out right now 600 and then redeposit it and still get the bonus?

thanks

[/ QUOTE ]

You have 10 days to find $600... hopefully your entire life savings was not already on Stars /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[donny0]

ok, it's my turn for a dumb question. If I'm currently clearing a bonus at prima (trident), i can withdraw most of my money in my acct and drop it into stars for this bonus, and not lose my prima bonus correct (obv at some point i would redeposit and continue to clear the prima bonus).

Sorry for being dumb, its late and im a bonus whore noob.

[SuitedKingAce]

Does anybody know how much months you are given to clear the bonus?

[donny0]

180 days i believe

[groo]

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anyone figure out how often 1 million hands is hit during peak hours?

[/ QUOTE ]

Last night with 85k-100k players it was about every hour to hour and fifteen minutes..........

[Donk4Life]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you used to only have to have 5x FPP to earn a bonus? Thanks

[Davey]

Thats how it used to be yes. Then it was 7x now its up again.

[Donk4Life]

I think the last time I got it it was 5x. This seems like they're getting greedy to me.

[Verbloten]

[ QUOTE ]
I think the last time I got it it was 5x. This seems like they're getting greedy to me.

[/ QUOTE ]

But i think they opened up their criteria for receiving an FPP in cash games quite a bit... you will make a lot more FPP today than you would have 3 months ago... i think it changed about 1.5-2.5 months ago.

[ImsaKidd]

Yeah, cleared mine already /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[MicroBob]

yes, they just increased this because they also increased the rate at which you earn them.

When the bonus cleared at 5x originally you did not get double for max-rake (or $2 rake on 6-max) nor did you get an FPP at $0.40 rake at the lower stakes.


To leave the clearance rate at 5x after these new FPP accrual rules were implemented would have been like making it a 2.5 or 3x bonus for many of their players.
And while that would really be nice it's certainly not very practical for them.

7x at the new rules is probably better for more players than 5x at the old rules.

[mlagoo]

another annoying question (but i read the thread and dont think its been answered):

if i deposit into stars, then a day later withdraw my deposit amount, will my bonus still be ok? i seem to remember doing this in the past but it may have been on another site.

[HSB]

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another annoying question (but i read the thread and dont think its been answered):

if i deposit into stars, then a day later withdraw my deposit amount, will my bonus still be ok? i seem to remember doing this in the past but it may have been on another site.

[/ QUOTE ]

Your bonus will be fine but I believe it is a 48 hour wait to withdraw.

[MuckinWinners]

It has been mentioned ... at some point I believe .... you have to wait 48 hours.

I did this and everything is fine.

[schummlalala]

Forgive me my bad english, it's not my first language.


Hi there,

i was wondering how many FPPs you guys collect at the micros per 100 hands? Cause I would like to clear the bonus there.

Please post your average rates for:

- 0.10/ 0.20 FL Full Ring
- 0.25/ 0.50 FL Full Ring
- 0.50/ 1.00 FL Full Ring

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First Frequent Player Point (FPP) is awarded for playing a hand in which the rake reaches: $0.40 for fixed limit poker games with stakes $1/$2 and lower

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I'd like to grind it out at 0.10/ 0.20, so I asked the support if PS gives partial FPPs:

[ QUOTE ]
But the stakes I would play at will rarely produce 0,40$ rake a hand, so can I earn FPPs with lower rakes than 0,40$, let's say i get 1/2 a base FPP when the rake is 0,20$ and 1/4 FPP when the rake is 0,10 or do only the hands count where the rake is 0,40$ and higher?

[/ QUOTE ]

Answer:

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To answer your first question partial Frequent Player Points are always rounded to the nearest whole number and to answer your second you receive one FPP for being dealt into each raked game. So you don't have to see the hand to showdown to earn your FPPs.

[/ QUOTE ]

So, if I understand the answer correct, it should be possible to clear it at .10/ .20 within a few days multitabling?

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[AmonRaa]

No, you dont understand it correctly. You wont earn any points below 0.5/1 (virtually none that is) and even at this level you'll be earning them slow. At 1/2 you'll be earning decent ammount of them.

[schummlalala]

OK, thx for clearing it up.

[dc_publius]

Can anyone confirm that bonuses stack? I have a First Deposit (new player) bonus of $50 that I haven't cleared yet. Will this new deposit just stack on top and start clearing once I cleared the $50 bonus? TIA

[Davey]

Bonuses stack. They will clear biggest first or first to expire.