Not only because it offers high-quality software, but also because it is in constant development. The latest example of this growth is updated loyalty program called Stars Rewards.
Initially, this loyalty program was tested in Denmark, then in Italy, and already on July 6, the usual VIP-statuses disappeared from the PokerStars client, and in their place appeared small chests with a progress bar... This event marked the end of the old and beloved loyalty program, which was replaced by the Stars Rewards system. In this article, we will tell you in detail about the new reward system, as well as the principles of its operation.
Stars Rewards - A reward system that allows you to receive cash prizes, bonuses, and tournament tickets for playing in all products under the auspices of PokerStars. The new loyalty program includes personalized gifts depending on the type of game you prefer. For example, if you mostly play poker, you will receive tournament money or freeroll tickets as a gift.
To become a member of the Stars Rewards program, you need to open the room client and find the Stars Rewards panel. If you are using the mobile application, then go to the "My Stars" section and click on the "Start" button. From now on, you are registered in the new player reward program and chests with individual gifts are available to you.
How the Stars Rewards loyalty program works at PokerStars
If we compare the new loyalty program from the largest online poker room with the previous VIP-system, then the new loyalty program turned out to be a little confusing, but it seems so only at first glance. In fact, everything is not so difficult, and after reading this article to the end, you will not have any questions about the mechanism of its work.
Progress bar
After registering with the new reward system, you must play at PokerStars tables for real money. By playing poker, casino or sports betting, you will earn Stars Rewards points, which are required to complete the progress bar (marked in green in the picture).
Accordingly, the more you play, the faster it will fill up, and you will be able to open a chest with prizes. By clicking on the progress bar, on the first line you will see the number of Stars Rewards points accumulated, and on the third line - the number of points required to get the next chest.
It is worth noting that the number of points required to fill the progress bar is individual for everyone and depends on many factors:
- Chest type;
- Site activity;
- The number of deposits made.
How are Stars Rewards Points earned?
It all depends on the type of game you prefer. Speaking specifically about poker, this figure is equal to 100 points for every dollar paid in rake. If you use Canadian dollars to play, you get 130 points for $ 1, and for the euro this figure is 110 points for € 1.
In addition, Stars Rewards points can be obtained from the chests themselves, and you can also use a booster with which you can double them. For example, in the screenshot above, a booster for 160 points is available. This means that by earning the next 160 points, you will receive 2 times more, that is, 320 points. The booster is shown in orange on the progress bar. After using the booster, you will receive a new one after 8 hours. It is impossible not to mention that the progress bar and the booster have an expiration date and are reset if you have not been active for 90 days.
What types of chests are there at PokerStars?
There are 6 types of chests in total:
The value of the prize that you can find in them varies from the type of chest. The red chest is the lowest value, and the platinum chest is the highest. In order to move to a new level, you need to earn 4 chests during the day. That is, having earned 4 red chests, you will get access to the blue one, etc.
What can be found in PokerStars Stars Rewards Chests?
First, there are StarsCoins that you can spend at your own discretion in the Rewards Store. They can be exchanged for cash, accessories, clothing, and other branded items with the PokerStars logo. In addition to StarsCoins, you will find tickets to special freerolls and other personalized prizes. All of the above awards drop out randomly, but their total value depends on the type of chest. It is worth noting that the number of chests that you can earn per day is not limited, however, as in the case of the progress bar, unopened chests are reset to zero after 90 days.
This table provides probability of dropping out prizes for various types of chests at PokerStars:
| Probability | Red | Blue | Bronze | Silver | gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in 10,000 | $50 | $100 | $250 | $500 | $750 | $1000 |
| 500 in 10,000 | $0,65 | $2,05 | $5,30 | $13,50 | $34,35 | $103,70 |
| 700 in 10,000 | $0,39 | $1,23 | $3,18 | $8,10 | $20,61 | $62,22 |
| 1,300 in 10,000 | $0,13 | $0,41 | $1,06 | $2,70 | $6,87 | $20,74 |
| 1,500 in 10,000 | $0,12 | $0,37 | $0,95 | $2,43 | $6,18 | $18,67 |
| 1,800 in 10,000 | $0,09 | $0,29 | $0,74 | $1,89 | $4,81 | $14,52 |
| 2000 in 10000 | $0,08 | $0,25 | $0,64 | $1,62 | $4,12 | $12,44 |
| 2,199 in 10,000 | $0,07 | $0,21 | $0,53 | $1,35 | $3,44 | $10,37 |
Do gifts have a validity period?
Yes, each gift is valid for three calendar months. Gifts that have expired cannot be recovered. The rewards you receive from gifts also have a validity period. To find out how long you can use them, visit the "My Stars" section.
The bottom line about chests at PokerStars
The new system received a flurry of criticism from the regulars, as the rakeback decreased several times. This means that many professional players who have survived on rakeback alone have fallen on hard times. Now there is no point in rolling out huge distances, but it is worth paying attention to select and high-quality play or trying your hand at other rooms. As for amateurs, this reward system is likely to be to their liking, since there will always be a chance of winning a big prize, regardless of the volume of the game.
PokerStars offers good bonuses for both regular players and beginners. Old-timers of the room can increase their bankroll thanks to regular promotions and interesting games, and beginners can immediately get a worthy help for the game, having received a reward for their first deposit!
What first deposit bonuses does PokerStars offer?
PokerStars has a First Deposit Bonus program that allows new players who register at any time to increase their starting bankroll. Currently, there are two bonuses in the room on an ongoing basis with different terms of use. To receive one of these rewards, you must enter the appropriate PokerStars bonus code when making a deposit.
What are PokerStars deposit codes valid in 2018?
Bonus code STARS600
The Traditional PokerStars Deposit Bonus Code, continuing into 2018. The principle of the code is simple: make your first deposit with a bonus code STARS600 and receive the full amount of your deposited funds as a reward! The minimum reward is limited to the minimum deposit amount in the room - $ 5, and the maximum bonus threshold is $ 600. Even if you deposit, say, $ 900, you can still receive no more than $ 600 in bonus.
The reward amount is divided into equal shares of $ 10; if the sum is not a multiple of ten, then the remainder of the division forms the last fraction. For example, if you made a $ 117 deposit at PokerStars, your bonus is $ 117 and is "packaged" in 12 servings: 11 servings of $ 10 each and 1 serving with $ 7.
PokerStars requires wagering each of the shares of the first deposit bonus. In other words, you need to play for real money in any games of the room, you can even place bets in the casino. To win back one serving for $ 10, you need to score 200 points VPP (VIP Player Points) - simply put, 20 VPP for 1 bonus dollar.
VPPs are awarded for the rake you paid (this is the commission for playing at PokerStars). In tournament games, you get 5.5 VPP for $ 1 of rake. At cash tables, the VPP system for $ 1 rake depends on which limits you play. Here's an example for micro stakes:
- $ 0.01 / $ 0.02 - 10 VPP;
- $ 0.02 / $ 0.05 - 8.5 VPP;
- $ 0.05 / $ 0.10 - 7 VPPs.
You can play first deposit bonuses at PokerStars within 120 days. If you didn't have time, then you can't do it later.
The bonus applies to the first three deposits, which were made within 120 days from the date of the promotional code at the first deposit and in the amount does not exceed $ 600. In other words, you can make the first deposit, for example, $ 100 (mandatory with the bonus code STARS600), and then, within 120 days, deposit twice more $ 250 each and wager $ 600 in total!
Bonus code THIRTY
Bonus conditions with code THIRTY at PokerStars are simple, as it doesn't need to be wagered! You just need to make a deposit of $ 20 with the code THIRTY, and the room will reward you with $ 30 dollars in the form:
- $ 10 to the account;
- $ 20 Spin & Go tournament tickets - each worth $ 1.
The bonus is divided into six parts of $ 5 each, each of which will be credited to your account one by one within six days: in the first three days, 5 tickets for Spin & Go will drop, on the fourth day - 5 dollars on the account, the next day the remaining 5 tickets will come , and on the sixth day - another $ 5.
PokerStars pays out this deposit bonus without a wagering requirement, however we advise you to play at least a little in the room for real money during the reward crediting period so that PokerStars makes sure that you will use the bonus for its intended purpose and not for fraudulent purposes. Otherwise, the room has the right to refuse to pay you a bonus.
As you can easily understand, this reward is less than the $ 600 that can be obtained for the STARS600 code, and not all beginner players are ready to deposit $ 20, however, the absence of the need to wager the reward attracts many newbies. Which of the two bonus codes to choose is up to you!
Note. Spin & Go tickets are valid for 3 weeks from the date of enrollment - be sure to use them!
How to enter a code for a PokerStars deposit?
- Go to the "Cashier" section (the large button in the upper right corner of the client program lobby).
- Choose a payment method. A window will open for specifying payment details.
- Enter the bonus code in the special field.
The field for entering the PokerStars bonus code is here
Other bonuses for the first deposit at PokerStars in 2018
PokerStars deposit promotions
Often, one or another first deposit bonus at PokerStars can be received as part of the current promotion. As rewards in such cases, tournament tickets or any prizes for completing a poker task are usually relied upon, sometimes an increase in the score.
Explore the deposit promotions at PokerStars and choose the one that suits you! The room conducts them often, attracting a new audience to the next poker quest, a new poker format or new tournaments.
However, experience shows that in most cases the rewards offered by PokerStars in deposit promotions are in the bottom line less profitable than permanent bonuses by codes STARS600 and THIRTY.
Bonus code FREE20
In previous years, the poker room had a bonus code FREE20 for a long time. Using it, you could get $ 20 to your account without wagering for a $ 20 deposit. The bonus code FREE20 for deposits on PokerStars in 2018 is not valid.
PokerStars re-deposit bonuses
From time to time, there are promotions in the room that allow you to get a re-deposit bonus on PokerStars (any according to the account, even the first one). This is beneficial for the "veterans" of the room, who made their first deposit a long time ago. Track PokerStars promotions valid in 2018 when making a deposit and carefully study the conditions: does it say that the deposit should be the first.
There is currently a bonus code in support of the PokerStars Live Series in Sochi - SOCHITICKETS... For this code, you will be given tickets to freerolls, with which you can start the selection for EPT Sochi , which will take place on March 20 - 29, 2018 in our Sochi! The bonus code is valid until 20:30 Moscow time on March 4th.
Does PokerStars pay no deposit bonus?
No, there is no no deposit bonus at PokerStars in 2018 and never was before. However, you can get some privileges from the room if you follow the special conditions during registration (see below).
What bonus codes can I enter when registering at PokerStars?
Stars Rewards is a Poker Stars loyalty program that provides additional rewards and winnings for poker players for participating in tournaments and placing bets.
All awards are individual. For playing for real money, the player receives Stars Rewards Points. Thanks to the latter, the progress bar of the user is filled, which receives the long-awaited gift.
The new Poker Stars loyalty program is relatively young: players from Denmark became the first guinea pigs in mid-spring 2017. At the end of summer, Stars Rewards became available for Russia.
I want to participate! Where to begin?
To become a member of the PokerStars Stars Rewards you need:
- In the client program, log into your personal account. How to download the client on a PC, we wrote in this article.
- In the right side menu, find the "My Stars" section.
- Register now.
- Congratulations! Now you can get down to the exciting business of earning PokerStars redemption points.
After registration, the poker player will receive 100 bonus points for every dollar of rake (we are talking about cash games).
When the number of points has reached a certain amount, the coveted chest with a reward appears in the "My Stars" section. Let's note right away: the awards are different and individual. What will be in which one God knows. Or doesn't know. To receive the first reward, you must collect at least 100 points.
Every time you open a chest, you risk getting an additional present. It can be StarsCoin, tournament tickets, real money (the amount can reach several thousand green!).
How to start is clear. How many points do you need for the gift chest?
The number of points depends on how quickly you get a new chest, filled to the brim with various goodies. The main factors influencing your progress:
- Online poker activity. The more often, the more bonuses.
- The price of a gift directly depends on the amount of points. The more valuable, the more expensive.
- The type of game and the size of the deposit.
The program also includes special boosters for players. If you activate boosters, the number of points earned doubles at once! You can use the booster every 8 hours. We recommend using this nice thing only if the poker player knows that he will play poker a lot and for a long time: there will be exactly double the amount of honestly earned points.
And a couple more nuances about Stars Rewards
- StarsCoins will expire if the user does not earn any Stars Rewards Points within 6 months.
- The progress bar is completely reset if there has been no activity from the user account for 3 months.
The gift is valid for 3 months. If during the specified period you have not used the gift, it disappears without a trace and cannot be restored. - Awards also have their own individual "expiration date". To find out exactly how long it takes you to take advantage of this or that bonus, you need to go to the "My Stars" section.
- Some awards may not be available in certain countries. You can learn more about such restrictions by contacting support directly.
- Gifts are allowed to be opened at any time: both before, during and after the game session.
- Stars Rewards has removed VIP user statuses.
- If you decide to end your membership in the PokerStars loyalty program, you can hide the progress bar in the Settings menu. You cannot leave the game once and for all.
As you can see, the new loyalty program is a great chance to continue playing poker for money, winning and receiving additional gifts.
The largest poker room in the world at the beginning of July completely redesigned the old loyalty system and presented its users with a new VIP program, where special chests with prizes play a fundamental role. Since the system is new, PokerStars users naturally have a lot of questions that we will answer in this article.
What are the types of chests in the Stars Rewards Pokerstars program?
In total, there are six different types of chests that have different values. The value of all the chests is distributed according to color: blue, bronze, silver, gold, diamond and black.
2019 Stars Rewards Chests
Pokerstars chests in 2017
Initially, PokerStars chests were in a different format and in different colors: red, blue, bronze, silver, gold and platinum.
What's inside the Stars Rewards Chests?
When the user collects a certain number of game points and fills in the progress bar, he will gain access to a specific chest. Having opened the chest, the player is guaranteed to become the owner of a reward, which is determined at random.
The rewards can be different: cash, tournament tickets, StarsCoin, points for the next chest. Despite the fact that the rewards drop out randomly, they are related to the characteristics of the player. For example, a person who mainly plays poker will receive poker related prizes. And the gambling lover will become the owner of the casino reward - free spins, special deposit bonuses, and more.
Chests at PokerStars. What is the probability of getting prizes?
Below you will find information on the value of the rewards and the probabilities for different types of gifts. Please note that this table shows the standard size of the award, excluding additional super awards. The number of gifts per day is unlimited.
| Probability | Blue | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Diamond | The black |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 out of 1,000 | 0,60$ | 0,60$ | 1,5$ | 5$ | 12,5$ | 35$ |
| 400 in 1,000 | 0,60$ | 0,72$ | 1,8$ | 6$ | 15$ | 42$ |
| 200 out of 1,000 | 0,60$ | 0,84$ | 2,1$ | 7$ | 17,5$ | 49$ |
| 100 out of 1,000 | 0,60$ | 1,2$ | 3$ | 10$ | 25$ | 70$ |
| 65 out of 1,000 | 0,60$ | 3,6$ | 9$ | 30$ | 75$ | 210$ |
| 25 out of 1,000 | 0,60$ | 6$ | 15$ | 50$ | 125$ | 350$ |
| 10 in 1,000 | 0,60$ | 12$ | 30$ | 100$ | 250$ | 700$ |
What determines the number of Stars Rewards Points to open a PokerStars chest?
The number of points required to open a chest depends on the type of chest itself, as well as your profile at PokerStars. As explained in the poker room, the points requirement depends on factors such as the number of deposits, game activity and the type of game.
How to earn Stars Rewards Points
PokerStars 2019 VIP-system points are earned by players when playing poker, casinos and placing bets on sports. In poker, for every $ 1 in tournament rake, a player receives 45 Stars Rewards Points, and for every $ 1 in rake in cash games and at Zoom tables, 100 points.
The new Stars Rewards loyalty program was rolled out to PokerStars in early July 2017. The previous statuses of the site users have been abolished. The last update of the PokerStars VIP system was in July 2019.
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Stars Rewards - rewards for everyone
The first information about the new system of rewards for playing at PokerStars has appeared online. While there is no exact data on the numbers and release date, however, a new principle of encouraging players is known - this is chests with random prizes.
For playing poker, casino or sports betting, users will receive chests that contain personalized rewards. They will fully match your interests. You play more - you get bigger chests. They can be opened at any time, whenever your heart desires.
a casino lover and, for example, an Omaha Spin & Go can get in these chests both tournament tickets with a random value and a certain amount of free spins in a certain slot or a bonus for the next deposit. Now players will not be able to calculate their approximate expectation for a month of playing in the room, as the rewards will become random.
Unfortunately, the information about how difficult it is to get one chest and how much “value” it contains for players of different levels is still unknown. According to the official announcement, some "boosts" will be available for users, which will double the speed of receiving rewards for daily play and so on.
At the moment it is stated that starsCoins will remain intact and will function as before: it can be exchanged for tournament tickets, souvenirs, money and tickets for the game The Deal.
PokerStars is launching a new bonus program at the end of May in Denmark, and by summer it will probably be moving it to the main client... We have already observed such a scheme more than once. Moving away from the decades-old classic straight rakeback scheme will be the biggest change to the PokerStars VIP program of all time. It should be noted that card video games (HearthStone, Gwent and others) have been using a similar scheme with "chests" and random rewards for several years now.
During the transition to the new reward system, we expect that some of our users (in particular, regular players) will either adjust or not accept these changes. This could result in a short-term decline in our company's revenues.
Rafi Ashkenazi, CEO of Amaya Inc.
Cancellation of multiple SCOOP tournaments
Now to today's news. Several PokerStars SCOOP tournaments were canceled due to technical problems on the poker room's servers, which lasted more than two hours. The management apologized to the victims, canceled the events and within a few days promises to pay the prize money to all the participants who remained in the game (at the time of the disconnect) in accordance with their rules.
Due to the fact that the payment process is expected to be slow, and there are also pitfalls in it (some people abused late registration in certain events), the SCOOP series will last one day longer than planned.
