Poker Bonuses

One thing to look for when looking for bonuses, is the stipulations that go along with them. There are poker sites that will give you an instant bonus, or in other words, the bonus money they promise shows up in your account immediately. Other sites aren’t so quick to reward bonuses. Some sites require you to play a certain amount of hands before you receive your bonus (like 90 hands!)

Other sites require you to collect a certain amount of player points that are only acquired by playing real-money cash games. Only after achieving the player points will you be able to collect your bonus. and sometimes you may even require you to earn an amount that may be 10 times the bonus amount. For example, if the bonus reward is $50, you would have to earn 500 site points (50 x 10) before you see your bonus. Depending on how fast these points accumulate (which is different for every site) you may be depositing more of your own money before you get your original bonus.

If you are playing cash games, most sites reward points in accordance with raked dollars. Here, point accumulation depends on the site’s rake, which may be, for instance, 5% of every pot. If you are playing tournaments, you will want to make note of how many player points are rewarded per dollar paid in tournament dollar fees.

Beware of these conditions, so you aren’t disappointed when you find out after the fact.

Factors to beware of before jumping on a bonus offer: Number of hands that must be playedAmount of player points you must achieveRate at which player points accumulateHow points are accumulated

Where to find this information:

First, read the “Bonus Details” carefully

For player points: This information shouldn’t be hard to find; the points program is usually introduced under the “Promotions” section of a site, which accompanies a link to a further detailed page.

For rake information: Most sites have a “Rake Page” that can be found under tabs such as “FAQ” or “Poker Rules” or “Terms and Conditions” (it may take a little looking to locate this information; it is not necessarily being hidden from you, but anything considered “fine print” is going to be buried).

If you’re looking to play online poker for free, there is always “bonus busting,” which can potentially create a bankroll from little or no funds.

First, find a site that offers a “no deposit bonus.” These sites give you minimal funds to start playing with just for downloading their software and playing on their site (like $10, but for the lucky player, that could turn into more!) They will most likely require a credit card to ensure the same player doesn’t get the bonus more than once. No Deposit Poker is a good place to start looking for these bonuses.

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