PokerStars new player bonus?

Samdari · 07-21-2005, 09:39 AM

After a recent bad experience with the security division at Absolute Poker, I am looking around for a new site to play at. I have an account at PartyPoker, but don't like the high fee for the cheaper sit-n-gos ($5 + $1). I see that Stars has $5 + $.50 so I was thinking of signing up there, but cannot find any sort of first time deposit bonus type of thing that I see at most sites. Is anyone aware of such a promotion there?

TredWel · 07-21-2005, 09:45 AM

Stars has no signup bonus, and no rakeback either. They do offer periodic reload bonuses, but haven't done so for a few months.

rkmsuf · 07-21-2005, 09:46 AM

no bonus or soup for you

Subby · 07-21-2005, 09:49 AM

Samdari - what limits/games do you play? Stars is nice for tourneys, but I wouldn't recommend playing there just for ring.

Samdari · 07-21-2005, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Samdari - what limits/games do you play? Stars is nice for tourneys, but I wouldn't recommend playing there just for ring.

I tend to stick to low limit stuff (.25-.50) mostly, having really liked the low blind no-limit cash games I found at Absolute.. I guess I'll throw this out there for everyone - is there a site that has low limit (like $5 low) sit-n-go's with 10-12% fees and low limit ring games too? Other than Absolute, who has made it clear they do not want my business.

Subby · 07-21-2005, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Samdari

I tend to stick to low limit stuff (.25-.50) mostly, having really liked the low blind no-limit cash games I found at Absolute.. I guess I'll throw this out there for everyone - is there a site that has low limit (like $5 low) sit-n-go's with 10-12% fees and low limit ring games too? Other than Absolute, who has made it clear they do not want my business.

Stars is the site for you, for sure. Stars is, imo, the absolute best poker site out there, bar none. Great service and support, fast cashouts, fair bonuses. The only reason I don't play there is 1) no rakeback 2) not enough players at my limit/game. I still keep some money there, though and play the 25+2 turbos every once in a while.

If you ever start moving up in limits, definitely start looking into getting a rakeback deal at someplace like Eurobet or Empire.

Radii · 07-21-2005, 10:18 AM

I don't know about Absolute, but after getting used to Partypoker SNG's, Pokerstars are painfully slow, taking 50% longer to complete on average i believe. I know this allows the better player to win more often but not often enough to make it worth the time.

If you can jump up to the $10 level party's rake becomes comparable($10+$1),and as mentioned, you can get on Eurobet or something like that and get rakeback on that $1 if you play a lot of them. At the $5 level, stars is the way to go though for sure.

digamma · 07-21-2005, 10:32 AM

Pokerroom has $5+.50 sit & go's. It also has short handed sit & go's with five players--still 10% rake--top two positions get paid--70% and 30%.

I also like pokerroom because their multi-tables arent usually 1500 people like Party's. Instead, for a $5 or $10 multi, it's typically in the 200-400 player range, which is pretty manageable.

A final feature I like is that all tournaments start you with 1500 in chips, so you can actually play a bit before you're forced to make a move.

I haven't played any hold 'em ring games there, so I can't speak to those.

dixieflatline · 07-21-2005, 11:24 AM

The site you would be looking for is Bodog. They offer a unlimited %20 bonus on your deposit. Three bodog points work off each dollar of bonus. For each tourney dollar raked they give you 6 bodog points. So if you enter a 10+1 you get 6 points and work off $2 in bonus. That's right THEY pay YOU $1 for playing in the sit'n'go. Same thing goes for multitable tourneys except they usually have an overlay on top of that. Plenty of tourneys running all the time. I wouldn't recommend the ring games though as you have to contribute to the rake to get raked hands to count twoards the bonus.

Edit: math is hard

GoldenEagle · 07-21-2005, 11:33 AM

Does Party offer a rake back program?

cartman · 07-21-2005, 11:35 AM

PS should have a reload bonus coming up pretty soon, in conjunction with the WCOOP they are running.

dixieflatline · 07-21-2005, 01:16 PM

Cartman asked and he shall receive. 20% up to $120 reload bonus right now through the 28th at stars.

TredWel · 07-21-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

Does Party offer a rake back program?

Party itself doesn't. I know there used to be a rakeback program from Party in the form of gift certificates and merchandise, but I think Party put the kibosh on it. At any rate, Party never had a cashback rakeback program.

Party skins, OTOH, do. I know both Empire and Eurobet both have rakeback programs. You can usually find affiliates who offer rates in the 25% range.

cartman · 07-21-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dixieflatline

Cartman asked and he shall receive. 20% up to $120 reload bonus right now through the 28th at stars.

respect my authoritah!!!

Radii · 07-21-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dixieflatline

Cartman asked and he shall receive. 20% up to $120 reload bonus right now through the 28th at stars.

sweet.

larrymcg421 · 07-21-2005, 05:02 PM

Something I've been having good success at lately are the $12+$1 6 handed SNG's at Stars. Take about as long as the usual Party SNG but with less variance. They also have $15+$1 turbo tourneys, but I haven't tried them yet.

Subby · 07-21-2005, 06:21 PM

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They also have $15+$1 turbo tourneys, but I haven't tried them yet.

Radii was telling me these are imminently beatable. Lots of weak tighties fold to your aggression at the middle levels - easy to build up a stack.

Radii · 07-21-2005, 09:58 PM

The $15+$1 turbos is definitely how I will be working off my bonus. I cleaned up at them the last run I made at the(an unsustainable 50% ROI over about 100 or so) and I'm looking forward to playing them again for a little while

cartman · 07-21-2005, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Radii

The $15+$1 turbos is definitely how I will be working off my bonus. I cleaned up at them the last run I made at the(an unsustainable 50% ROI over about 100 or so) and I'm looking forward to playing them again for a little while

I'm hot and cold with these. I'll either be in the money in 8 out of 10, or lose 7 or 8 straight.

Suicane75 · 07-21-2005, 10:10 PM

I have promptly dropped $100 on the $32+3 Omaha8 Turbos. Time to go down to the $10+1 and grind things out.

GoldenEagle · 07-21-2005, 10:18 PM

What are the conditions of the bonus?

Suicane75 · 07-21-2005, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

What are the conditions of the bonus?

600 FPP Points. No time limit.

07-21-2005, 09:45 AM	#2
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07-21-2005, 09:46 AM	#3
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07-21-2005, 09:49 AM	#4
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07-21-2005, 11:24 AM	#9
dixieflatline High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2003	The site you would be looking for is Bodog. They offer a unlimited %20 bonus on your deposit. Three bodog points work off each dollar of bonus. For each tourney dollar raked they give you 6 bodog points. So if you enter a 10+1 you get 6 points and work off $2 in bonus. That's right THEY pay YOU $1 for playing in the sit'n'go. Same thing goes for multitable tourneys except they usually have an overlay on top of that. Plenty of tourneys running all the time. I wouldn't recommend the ring games though as you have to contribute to the rake to get raked hands to count twoards the bonus. Edit: math is hard Last edited by dixieflatline : 07-21-2005 at 11:25 AM.

07-21-2005, 11:33 AM	#10
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Does Party offer a rake back program? __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

07-21-2005, 10:18 AM	#7
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I don't know about Absolute, but after getting used to Partypoker SNG's, Pokerstars are painfully slow, taking 50% longer to complete on average i believe. I know this allows the better player to win more often but not often enough to make it worth the time. If you can jump up to the $10 level party's rake becomes comparable($10+$1),and as mentioned, you can get on Eurobet or something like that and get rakeback on that $1 if you play a lot of them. At the $5 level, stars is the way to go though for sure.

07-21-2005, 10:32 AM	#8
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Pokerroom has $5+.50 sit & go's. It also has short handed sit & go's with five players--still 10% rake--top two positions get paid--70% and 30%. I also like pokerroom because their multi-tables arent usually 1500 people like Party's. Instead, for a $5 or $10 multi, it's typically in the 200-400 player range, which is pretty manageable. A final feature I like is that all tournaments start you with 1500 in chips, so you can actually play a bit before you're forced to make a move. I haven't played any hold 'em ring games there, so I can't speak to those.

07-21-2005, 11:35 AM	#11
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	PS should have a reload bonus coming up pretty soon, in conjunction with the WCOOP they are running. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-21-2005, 01:16 PM	#12
dixieflatline High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2003	Cartman asked and he shall receive. 20% up to $120 reload bonus right now through the 28th at stars.

07-21-2005, 05:02 PM	#16
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Something I've been having good success at lately are the $12+$1 6 handed SNG's at Stars. Take about as long as the usual Party SNG but with less variance. They also have $15+$1 turbo tourneys, but I haven't tried them yet. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

07-21-2005, 09:58 PM	#18
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	The $15+$1 turbos is definitely how I will be working off my bonus. I cleaned up at them the last run I made at the(an unsustainable 50% ROI over about 100 or so) and I'm looking forward to playing them again for a little while

07-21-2005, 10:10 PM	#20
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	I have promptly dropped $100 on the $32+3 Omaha8 Turbos. Time to go down to the $10+1 and grind things out.

07-21-2005, 10:18 PM	#21
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	What are the conditions of the bonus? __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

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