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etcetera08
Sep 11, 2008

Don't think so. Since there's no rakeback there are no affiliates so there's no way for them to make money and give you incentives.

I could be wrong though?

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Scotsman
Jun 9, 2002

There are still affiliates. Various different promos there, ie: RakeTheRake $10k exclusive freeroll, or whole buncha options at PokerSource.

etcetera08
Sep 11, 2008

Ah, see, that's why I shouldn't talk.

MassRafTer
May 26, 2001

BAEST MODE!!!
True Poker is offering a 100% up to $500 reload bonus until February 11th, bonus code is RACE. You have to earn 30 Qualified Raked Hands per $1, which is pretty poor. But eh. Full details here: http://www.ultimatepokerbankroll.com/online-poker-bonus-news/giant-true-poker-reload-bonus

Rob Filter
Jan 19, 2009

MassRayPer posted:

In the US, eh.

Outside of the US it is still feasible. There are some great bonuses out there on Golden Tiger, Poker Time etc.

In the US you can really only use bonuses to get as much rakeback as possible while building a bankroll. If you are break even, then sure you'll be making a profit by clearing say the Pokerari bonus which is small and worth 80% rakeback. If someone is just starting out and is going to be playing NL 10 on a $100 bankroll, I'd say yeah, sign up for Red Cherry or Pokerari and use that to pad your bankroll.

But if you have 3-400 and plan to play NL 25, I'd jump on Carbon Poker and play there since their monthly promotions and reloads will end up making you well over 50% rakeback without having to move money around much. I did a write up on Carbon last week: http://www.ultimatepokerbankroll.com/online-poker-bonus-news/why-play-at-carbon-poker

With a roll of 500 or so im looking on playing NL25, however as im australian I can't play at carbon poker. Where should I look to play?

MassRafTer
May 26, 2001

BAEST MODE!!!

Rob Filter posted:

With a roll of 500 or so im looking on playing NL25, however as im australian I can't play at carbon poker. Where should I look to play?

I would say take a look at the traffic on PokerTime. If it looks like there are enough games at your stake, then definitely play there. Their bonus is 100% up to $600 and pays out at a rate of 150% rakeback, and pays out in $5 increments. Microgaming is a smaller network, so it may not have the traffic you want, but if it does go for it.

Bonus review: http://www.ultimatepokerbankroll.com/pokertime-deposit-bonus-review

mindtwist
Jun 21, 2002
Think you, 'mid all this mighty sum of things for ever speaking? That nothing of itself will come, But we must still be seeking?

MassRayPer posted:

But if you have 3-400 and plan to play NL 25, I'd jump on Carbon Poker and play there since their monthly promotions and reloads will end up making you well over 50% rakeback without having to move money around much. I did a write up on Carbon last week: http://www.ultimatepokerbankroll.com/online-poker-bonus-news/why-play-at-carbon-poker

I wanna start playing there but I'm having a hell of a time getting money deposited

e: speaking of which, do you know if there's a time limit on the intial bonus deposit? I remember on FT you were only eligible for the bonus for a couple months after signing up or something like that. If Carbon doesn't do that I could try to get a transfer and worry about depositing later when I have more money

also: 1$/hand blackjack :swoon:

mindtwist fucked around with this message at 06:01 on Feb 10, 2011

Insaint
Nov 22, 2005

mindtwist posted:

speaking of which, do you know if there's a time limit on the intial bonus deposit? I remember on FT you were only eligible for the bonus for a couple months after signing up or something like that.

Afaik it doesn't have a time limit to clear the first deposit bonus. But with how slow it clears and how often they have reloads with the same clearing rate I'd just deposit right away and just reload later on. Unless you're pretty sure you can clear the full bonus in a month or two that is.

mindtwist
Jun 21, 2002
Think you, 'mid all this mighty sum of things for ever speaking? That nothing of itself will come, But we must still be seeking?

Insaint posted:

Afaik it doesn't have a time limit to clear the first deposit bonus. But with how slow it clears and how often they have reloads with the same clearing rate I'd just deposit right away and just reload later on. Unless you're pretty sure you can clear the full bonus in a month or two that is.

Just to be clear incase I'm reading wrong or there's a miscommunication, I'm not asking about the time limit to clear the bonus, I'm asking about a time limit on eligibility for the bonus. Like IIRC on FT if you didn't deposit within 2 months from sign up or something like that, you forfeit the bonus entirely. I could just ask support though and honestly it isn't looking like I'll ever be able to deposit anyway so it's probably irrelevant

Insaint
Nov 22, 2005

mindtwist posted:

Just to be clear incase I'm reading wrong or there's a miscommunication, I'm not asking about the time limit to clear the bonus, I'm asking about a time limit on eligibility for the bonus. Like IIRC on FT if you didn't deposit within 2 months from sign up or something like that, you forfeit the bonus entirely. I could just ask support though and honestly it isn't looking like I'll ever be able to deposit anyway so it's probably irrelevant

Oh whoops, I misread you there. No clue how that works on Carbon.

Though on FTP, support claimed you'd always get a first deposit bonus. I only deposited a few days ago and I first started playing in july and I got the bonus so I guess they were right.

Anyway, I'd ask support can't find anything on the site about it.

Biggy_
Jan 17, 2006

boom boom boom let me hear you say bale BALE

MassRayPer posted:

I would say take a look at the traffic on PokerTime. If it looks like there are enough games at your stake, then definitely play there. Their bonus is 100% up to $600 and pays out at a rate of 150% rakeback, and pays out in $5 increments. Microgaming is a smaller network, so it may not have the traffic you want, but if it does go for it.

Bonus review: http://www.ultimatepokerbankroll.com/pokertime-deposit-bonus-review

Is there a bonus code I can use for UPB? Can't see one on the link there

MassRafTer
May 26, 2001

BAEST MODE!!!

Biggy_ posted:

Is there a bonus code I can use for UPB? Can't see one on the link there

I am pretty sure it doesn't require a bonus code. If you go there through the link on the review page you'll be signed up under us if we can offer anything there in the future, but right now we can't. Email support if you want to be double sure about the code, when they switched over to this bigger bonus the took a lot of the info off their main page so there might be a secret deposit code I don't know about. But I doubt that.

MassRafTer
May 26, 2001

BAEST MODE!!!
Carbon announced a few promos. There is a reload that ends tonight at midnight. 75% up to $150, 90 points per $1 with the code RE100K.

They are also offering an instant bonus promotion for new depositors. On top of the deposit bonus and whatever other promos they offer, for your first 30 days after your first deposit you will get bonus money for reaching point thresholds. $5 for 500, $11 for 1,000, etc. Details on both are on the main page of http://www.ultimatepokerbankroll.com/

Biggy_
Jan 17, 2006

boom boom boom let me hear you say bale BALE
Do you have any contacts at PokerTime? I tried to claim the free 10 dollars for signing up and depositing but it the automated system says I'm not eligible, I emailed them a couple of days ago but no reply, also concerned I'm not getting deposit bonus too

Scotsman
Jun 9, 2002

Biggy_ posted:

Do you have any contacts at PokerTime? I tried to claim the free 10 dollars for signing up and depositing but it the automated system says I'm not eligible, I emailed them a couple of days ago but no reply, also concerned I'm not getting deposit bonus too

E-mail me admin@rakebackresource.com with the details and I'll get right on it.

jpparker55
Jun 4, 2007
I must say the rakeback resource rake race is awesome. My friend is on another rakeback site and got 3k rb last month for like $150 in their rake race, he would have got a grand on rb resource, he is pissed. I can't believe i'm 26th currently, considering I play the $6 tables part time, that $75 looks nice if I can get some extra volume through this month.

He can't switch rb providers right?

TerroristBob
Jul 28, 2006

Enzyte Bob is not who he seems.

jpparker55 posted:

He can't switch rb providers right?

nope :(

MassRafTer
May 26, 2001

BAEST MODE!!!
It sucks on a case by case basis but it is good long term. If people could make new accounts under other affiliates you'd get so many shady deals with affiliates just loving people out of their money after a month or two.

jpparker55
Jun 4, 2007
Yeah I can see the logic behind not being able to do it. Sucks for him though haha.

Biggy_
Jan 17, 2006

boom boom boom let me hear you say bale BALE

Scotsman posted:

E-mail me admin@rakebackresource.com with the details and I'll get right on it.

Cheers for this, they got onto me straight away after you emailed them.

MassRafTer
May 26, 2001

BAEST MODE!!!
Pokerstars is finally offering a real reload: 25% up to $150, 20 VPPs per $1. The bonus code is HOMEGAMES and you have until the 20th to deposit. Full details: http://www.ultimatepokerbankroll.com/online-poker-bonus-news/pokerstars-home-games-reload-bonus

mfcrocker
Jan 31, 2004



Hot Rope Guy

MassRayPer posted:

Pokerstars is finally offering a real reload: 25% up to $150, 20 VPPs per $1. The bonus code is HOMEGAMES and you have until the 20th to deposit. Full details: http://www.ultimatepokerbankroll.com/online-poker-bonus-news/pokerstars-home-games-reload-bonus

Micro players should be aware that it's only a 30-day clear.

A big flaming stink
Apr 26, 2010
Hey, not sure if this is the right thread, but oh well.

Scotsman, I'm thinking of starting a Beginner Poker thread on neogaf.com, and I plan on cribbing alot from this forum's beginner thread. Obviously I would recommend they buy an account here and leech off this poker forum, but my big question is I will recommend they go with rakebackresource.com for rakeback, since that's really the only one I know. I just want to make sure this is on the level, and that its not some breach of ethics.

Scotsman
Jun 9, 2002

A big flaming stink posted:

Hey, not sure if this is the right thread, but oh well.

Scotsman, I'm thinking of starting a Beginner Poker thread on neogaf.com, and I plan on cribbing alot from this forum's beginner thread. Obviously I would recommend they buy an account here and leech off this poker forum, but my big question is I will recommend they go with rakebackresource.com for rakeback, since that's really the only one I know. I just want to make sure this is on the level, and that its not some breach of ethics.

Of course man, totally fine. Also be sure to recommend they use your e-mail address when registering so you get credit for any referrals.

A big flaming stink
Apr 26, 2010

Scotsman posted:

Of course man, totally fine. Also be sure to recommend they use your e-mail address when registering so you get credit for any referrals.

Thanks! Hopefully we get some bites, since I want more bad poker players to get involved in the home games over there. :)

MassRafTer
May 26, 2001

BAEST MODE!!!
Lost in all the insanity, True Poker is offering a reload until tomorrow at midnight. 200% up to $200, 30 qualified raked hands per $1 with a 30 day limit. Bonus code is HAPPY

Full details here: http://www.ultimatepokerbankroll.com/online-poker-bonus-news/true-poker-limited-time-reload-bonus

MassRafTer
May 26, 2001

BAEST MODE!!!
Party Poker is offering a 100% up to $100 reload bonus. 100Party bonus code, it ends on May 2nd. 6 Points per $1. Also if you email Party a screen shot of your VIP status they will give you a chance to fast track in Party's VIP program. Full details on both here: http://www.ultimatepokerbankroll.com/online-poker-bonus-news/party-poker-reload-bonus-and-vip-offer

What is this, 2005? Party Poker reloads... Wow.

MassRafTer
May 26, 2001

BAEST MODE!!!
True Poker is offering a pretty badass reload. 50% up to $500 and only 10 Qualified Raked Hands per $1 which is the same rate as their deposit bonus. Bonus code is 5FIVE and you have until the 4th to deposit. http://www.ultimatepokerbankroll.com/online-poker-bonus-news/massive-true-poker-reload-bonus

Mr Right
Dec 17, 2006
First name... 'Always'
Why not to use William Hill for their casino;

Christopher: Hi, you’re speaking to Christopher. How may I help you?
Steven: Hi, I deposited £10 and won £20, but the £20 is in my bonus funds. Why is that?
Christopher: Hi, Steven.
<20 minute pause>
Christopher: Sorry for the long wait.
Christopher: I am having some technical problems here on my end.
Christopher: Please bear with me.
Steven: No problem.
Christopher: Thanks.
<10 minute pause>
Christopher: Thanks for waiting, Steven.
Steven: That's alright
Christopher: Upon checking your account, I can see that you have been credited with the £20 bonus on your Casino account.
Steven: Yeah. why was that though? It was won with my £10 deposit so shouldn't I have £30 cash?
Christopher: Please be advised that you can't withdraw the £20 from your account unless you meet the wagering requirement in Casino.
Steven: I know, that's why I'm confused though. I won the £20 "bonus" with my £10 cash. So shouldn't the "bonus" just be in with my cash?
Christopher: No, it is not. Please be advised that you can't withdraw your bonus as long as you have not meet the wagering requirement on Casino.
Steven: But why was it a bonus? I deposited £10 cash without a bonus code and won the £20. So it should have been £20 cash, not £20 bonus.
Christopher: Steven, please be advised that in order to claim your winnings, you must wager at least x20 your deposit and bonus amount (minimum wagering requirement).
Christopher: Please check this link: http://casino.williamhill.com/promotions/first-deposit-bonus/
Steven: Ok thanks


Is it just me? Am I not explaining this well? I gave up at that.

MY INEVITABLE DEBT
Apr 21, 2011
I am lonely and spend most of my time on 4Chan talking about the superiority of BBC porn.

Mr Right posted:

nice chatlog

I'm confused on what you even wanted to know? You just can't withdraw that money. You can gamble with it but you have to wager [fake money symbol]200. Did you win the money or was it part of your deposit bonus?

Mr Right
Dec 17, 2006
First name... 'Always'
I never put any bonus code in. I got an email that their casino had a new machine so I deposited £10 into the account I already had and took it to £33, played it down to £30 and went to withdraw but couldn't.

What I was asking was why I was given this "bonus" which meant no extra money but my winnings go to the bonus fund.

It's irrelevant now anyway since I just went and lost it all. So technically they win but oh well, I do lose money gambling but won't be losing it at William Hill again.

MY INEVITABLE DEBT
Apr 21, 2011
I am lonely and spend most of my time on 4Chan talking about the superiority of BBC porn.

Mr Right posted:

I never put any bonus code in. I got an email that their casino had a new machine so I deposited £10 into the account I already had and took it to £33, played it down to £30 and went to withdraw but couldn't.

What I was asking was why I was given this "bonus" which meant no extra money but my winnings go to the bonus fund.

It's irrelevant now anyway since I just went and lost it all. So technically they win but oh well, I do lose money gambling but won't be losing it at William Hill again.

They will sorely miss your 10 pounds mate. There isn't a gambling site online that will let you deposit, win money, and withdraw as far as I know. Always have to play it off.

Mr Right
Dec 17, 2006
First name... 'Always'

MY INEVITABLE DEBT posted:

They will sorely miss your 10 pounds mate. There isn't a gambling site online that will let you deposit, win money, and withdraw as far as I know. Always have to play it off.

I lost ~£200 on various sports bet last week, so it's not the £10 I was messing about with they'll miss, it's the potential accumulator money they'll miss.

I've never had trouble hitting and running before. Mostly because this is the first time a website has decided that my winnings are a bonus despite not actually giving me a bonus to play with.

MY INEVITABLE DEBT
Apr 21, 2011
I am lonely and spend most of my time on 4Chan talking about the superiority of BBC porn.

Mr Right posted:

I lost ~£200 on various sports bet last week, so it's not the £10 I was messing about with they'll miss, it's the potential accumulator money they'll miss.

I'm sorry I still don't think they will miss it.

mfcrocker
Jan 31, 2004



Hot Rope Guy

MY INEVITABLE DEBT posted:

They will sorely miss your 10 pounds mate. There isn't a gambling site online that will let you deposit, win money, and withdraw as far as I know. Always have to play it off.

Don't be a prick, he clearly didn't receive any bonus and won the £20 so there's absolutely bollock all reason he shouldn't be able to withdraw. There's no "bonus wagering requirements" if he doesn't receive a bloody bonus.

On the flipside yeah, they won't give a poo poo that they've lost you as a customer. Will Hill are twats anyway.

Angora
Feb 16, 2009

by Ozmaugh
What are the best bonuses active right now?

edit: Never mind, I'm going with Cake Poker. 110% deposit bonus and 33% rakeback seems to be the best out there

Angora fucked around with this message at 23:59 on Oct 8, 2011

the_cow_fan
May 12, 2008
If it was your first time playing the Casino they might auto associate a bonus which you need to get them to remove first (if you don't want to meet wr), pain to do and usually only happens with the shadier casinos, not will hill.

VoiceOfIntuition
Apr 11, 2009
So PokerTracker and Holdem Manager both have this thing where if you sign up and use their code you can get the software for free after a certain amount of VPP points.

Is it possible to take advantage of this even though I already have an account with Stars? I feel like I want a HUD but I don't want to spend half my bankroll... yet.

Mosaic Perception
Sep 18, 2009

by XyloJW
You guys know anything about Poker Pros Network? I got this email recently offering $5 free downloading the software and some instant bonus rewards for depositing.

quote:

POKER PROS NETWORK is the only network that offers one convenient cashier with a one-time registration and multiple poker rooms where you can play for FREE, for CASH, and for PRIZES.

PPN is very excited to be welcoming back all of our loyal existing players. We want to thank you for your patience - while we’ve been working diligently to provide you with dozens of new amazing software upgrades. In appreciation, qualifying members will receive our “Loyalty Bonus!”

Current members qualifying for our “Loyalty Bonus” will receive $250, released in $10.00 increments, for every 500 hundred hands played at any one of our PPNpoker.eu and PPN Live Dealers cash game tables.

First-time depositors will automatically be credited 150% up to $2,500.
They apparently just started taking US customers? Never heard of them.

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MassRafTer
May 26, 2001

BAEST MODE!!!

Mosaic Perception posted:

You guys know anything about Poker Pros Network? I got this email recently offering $5 free downloading the software and some instant bonus rewards for depositing.

They apparently just started taking US customers? Never heard of them.

I haven't heard of them before either but I'll see what I can find out and have Scots look around. I guess they are taking the DOJ decision about the Wire Act seriously.

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