| Posted by: ruestm at November 15, 2006, 8:05 am | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | | When 2x FPP promo was offered it actually unlocked you bonus 2x faster, one base FPP at the time gave u 2 FPP. But i don't remember it that was before the VIP program kicked in. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: PokerBonusWhore at November 14, 2006, 4:23 pm | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | Roque, I appreciate the effort. I had figured this out but for some reason I recalled a lot of people loved it when they announced the VIP program. Then I thought of the times they offered double FPP's, put 2 and 2 together and thought the VIP program was sort of based around the double FPP promo.
Oh well, I still really enjoy the site now that most sites have banned US players. Bonuses will just clear at the same rate, no big deal...
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| Posted by: roque_jr at November 14, 2006, 7:43 am | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | I don't think you were naieve as such, the current structure of the VIP program is extremely confusing. I will briefly try and clarify it for you.
There are three definitions that you must become familiar with:
BASE FPP
A BASE FPP is awarded when:
Quote: $0.40 for fixed limit poker games with stakes $1/$2 and lower
$0.40 for NL/PL poker games with blinds $1/$2 and lower
$1.00 for all other games
Second FPP is awarded for playing a hand in which the rake reaches:
$2.00 for all 6-max tables (this doesn't apply for games being played 6- handed at 10/9/8 player tables - just 6-max tables)
$3.00 for all other tables
Third FPP is awarded for playing a hand in which the rake reaches $5.00.
FPP
Thus, the amount of FPPs you earn is essentially determined by how many BASE FPPs you earn in the hand, multiplied by your VIP level.
The VIP multipliers are as follows:
SilverStar: 1.5x
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| Posted by: rocketplayer at November 14, 2006, 2:17 am | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | PokerBonusWhore wrote: So I am working on all my stacked Stars bonuses now that the most of the sites for US players have banned us. I played 1500 raked hands (clearing 2 bonuses along the way) and earned SILVER status. They advertise that one of the perks of SILVER status is that you earn FPP's 1.5x faster. Well I am playing tonight and notice that I don't seem to be earning points faster (towards the next bonus I am working on). I check some FAQ's that are buried somewhere on the their site and it says the following:
Q. Do extra FPPs that I earn in the VIP program count towards earning PokerStars deposit bonuses?
A. No, they don't.
Was I naieve thinking that I would actually clear the additional stacked bonuses 1.5x faster?
yes you were
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| Posted by: PokerBonusWhore at November 13, 2006, 10:35 pm | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | So I am working on all my stacked Stars bonuses now that the most of the sites for US players have banned us. I played 1500 raked hands (clearing 2 bonuses along the way) and earned SILVER status. They advertise that one of the perks of SILVER status is that you earn FPP's 1.5x faster. Well I am playing tonight and notice that I don't seem to be earning points faster (towards the next bonus I am working on). I check some FAQ's that are buried somewhere on the their site and it says the following:
Q. Do extra FPPs that I earn in the VIP program count towards earning PokerStars deposit bonuses?
A. No, they don't.
Was I naieve thinking that I would actually clear the additional stacked bonuses 1.5x faster?
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| Posted by: Jim Morrison at February 15, 2006, 7:41 pm | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | | Why do you think the days of bonuses are numbered? First off, I admit I don't play for bonuses but I've seen no evidence at all that bonuses are ending. As for Stars VIP program, if you are low stakes and grinding out bonuses then I don't see that this is really for you. Build your BR with bonuses as you improve your game. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: highroller at February 12, 2006, 12:28 am | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | Hey All,
Just wondering if anyone here plays at Pokerstars simply for the reward program they brought out. The reason i ask is that basically Pstars has been my favourite site overall to play on and the players there. However it seems the days of bonuses are numbered. Is it worth playing simply for the VIP program? anyone bother? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: andrew26 at December 30, 2005, 6:52 am | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | Cpt. Canuck wrote: so no confusing a club for a spade and thinking I have the nut flush when I have crap!
Two simple words: Four Color Deck.
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| Posted by: GregMiller at December 30, 2005, 5:37 am | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | BigPoppa wrote: They've also arranged it so that those who play a tremendous amount will gather FPPs at a much faster rate than those who don't (up to 2.5x).
It's actually 3.5x for Supernova VIPs.
The only thing that disappoints me is that it takes the same number of VPPs to maintain a level as it does to gain that level in the first place. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: soulmusic at December 27, 2005, 6:05 pm | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | roy wrote: how many tables can be played at a time? this looks interesting. i really want a new monitor.
I was playing 6 earlier..haven't tried opening more than that. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: BigPoppa at December 27, 2005, 5:56 pm | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | I thnk Stars allows 5 at a time, but I've never played more than 4.
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| Posted by: Cpt. Canuck at December 27, 2005, 5:49 pm | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | roy wrote: how many tables can be played at a time? this looks interesting. i really want a new monitor.
So did I. For Christmas I bought myself a 21 inch flat panel LCD monitor.
It is so cool. I have it set so four tables fit perfectly on the screen. No more clicking on the one beneath to bring it to the top. I can see all four at one time (and they're not mini tables - so no confusing a club for a spade and thinking I have the nut flush when I have crap!) In the past two days, I've had my second and sixth best days ever! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: BigPoppa at December 27, 2005, 2:33 pm | | Topic: Pokerstars VIP program Forum: Bonus Whores | Haven't seen this mentioned here yet, but PokerStars has added a ton of stuff, including WPT and WSOP buyins to what can be bought with FPPs.
If you go by the cost of buyins to the big online tourneys as a guide, the FPPs now have a cash value of just under $.02 each.
They've also arranged it so that those who play a tremendous amount will gather FPPs at a much faster rate than those who don't (up to 2.5x).
3 million FPPs will get you a new Porsche
http://www.pokerstars.com/fpp_store.html
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