PokerStars have made some big changes to their VIP Club so that more players can reap rewards
Not content with being the world’s largest poker site, PokerStars are always striving to give their players the very best online poker rewards program too. To help them out, Stars have made some big changes to the VIP Club as of March 1, 2009.
What’s Changed?
Easier to achieve monthly VIP Levels
PokerStars have lowered the amount of VIP Player Points (VPPs) required to achieve SilverStar, GoldStar and PlatinumStar status. Starting with March, the new amounts of VPPs required are:
SilverStar Requirement lowered to 1,200 VPPs per month
(from 1,500)
GoldStar Requirement lowered to 3,000 VPPs per month
(from 4,000)
PlatinumStar Requirement lowered to 7,500 VPPs per month
(from 10,000)
These changes will make the VIP program more accessible and allow more players to enjoy the benefits of being a high tier VIP player.
Increased prize pools in VIP events
The prize pools in PokerStars’ weekly VIP tournaments have been raised. The $ 50,000 weekly VIP Freeroll prize pool is increasing to $ 75,000, and will feature 12 minute blinds. Also, the 100 FPP buy-in, $ 20,000 weekly VIP event now boasts a $ 30,000 prize pool.
The increase in these prize pools brings the total value of PokerStars VIP events to over $ 6.5 million per year, excluding any special VIP events!
Supernova and Supernova Elite extended status period
Supernova and Supernova Elite players will now be able to retain their VIP status in the following year until the end of September (provided that the current play requirements are met). Previously, players were only able to maintain their Supernova or Supernova Elite status until the end of June; this change allows players the opportunity to retain their status for an additional three months. This extension goes into effect immediately for 2008 Supernova and Supernova Elite VIPs.
Milestone Bonuses are now Milestone Cash Credits!
Supernova milestone bonuses are now awarded as cash credits! For example, once a Supernova achieves 200,000 VPPs for the year, they will be able to obtain a $ 2,000 cash credit for 50,000 Frequent Player Points (FPP), without needing to earn a further 10,000 VPPs. These Milestone Cash Credits will be available for purchase in the VIP Store very soon.
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