Minutes later, sent same verbatim e-mail, received this response:
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Dear Jay,
Thank you for contacting us.
The bonus code "75MORE" is a bonus code promoted by one of our affiliate and this has been deactivated. We would not be able to issue this bonus as the bonus code is not a valid bonus code. We regret for the inconvenience caused.
However, as a special consideration, we have issued you another bonus for the same amount.
A bonus of $75 has been added to your bonus account. You are required to play 375 raked hands by 04-MAR-2006 21:27, as per the release restriction. The amount will then be credited to your real money account.
You can always check the status of your bonus and how many raked hands you have played by clicking on the 'Cashier' option on our Lobby, and then on 'Bonus Account'.
A raked hand is any hand in which a rake (service fee) is taken out of the pot. A player is considered to have played a raked hand when cards have been dealt and the hand has generated at least $0.01 in rake for that player.
To accumulate raked hands, just participate in hands (any live game, any limit) where a rake is taken. The buy-in' for tournaments does not contribute to your accumulated raked hands. Furthermore, as there is no rake taken in tournament hands, you cannot obtain raked hands through tournaments. The amount of rake collected appears as a small chip stack next to the dealer tray.
For more information about our rake structure please check out the following URL from our website:
http://www.partypoker.com/games/rake.html
Thank you for choosing us as your online gaming site!
Lakshmi
Poker Customer Care
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