Good bonuses

[John Richmond]

Woohoo! $150 for 1050 hands, i'm there!

But I'm going to wait until Weds Jun 8th to deposit. This way I won't run into too many bonus whores.

I've got 2 accounts to clear so I'll do one over the weekend (where I usually clean up) and save the other for Tues. or Weds.

[Jeremy517]

Looks like Party altered their policy a little.

If you cash out any amount from your PartyPoker.com account during the Bonus Period, but prior to making a qualifying deposit, you are ineligible for the deposit bonus.

[John Richmond]

Looks like Party altered their policy a little.

Looks like they got that from Absolute. It was kind of stupid to allow you to take out $600 and then put it right back in. They gained nothing that way.

[Jeremy517]

Poker Stars has always had it too.

It seems like an obvious policy to me. I can't believe they went this long without it.

[El Scorcho]

Poker Rewards 20% reload bonus (20x hands non contributed)

http://www.pokerrewards.com/promo/bonusweek.asp

[moorehed]

20x? Fuck That.

[El Scorcho]

It's a rare prima bonus

[Deftones]

$100 bonus at Casino.Net Poker

http://poker.casino.net/en/promotions/signup.htm


$30 after your first 100 hands, $70 after you do 500 raked.

I'm up $115 today almost clearing 100 hands. Seems like they might calculate it differently, though, because I've been playing most of the day and I am barely at 100 hands.

[John Richmond]

$100 bonus at Casino.Net Poker

http://poker.casino.net/en/promotions/signup.htm


$30 after your first 100 hands, $70 after you do 500 raked.

I'm up $115 today almost clearing 100 hands. Seems like they might calculate it differently, though, because I've been playing most of the day and I am barely at 100 hands.

They have an interesting idea of what a raked hand is. From their site:

What is a "raked hand"?

A raked hand is a hand where you have contributed money into the pot. Small and large blinds do not count as contributions.


So it's gonna take a while to get to 500 hands.

[Deftones]

They have an interesting idea of what a raked hand is. From their site:

What is a "raked hand"?

A raked hand is a hand where you have contributed money into the pot. Small and large blinds do not count as contributions.


So it's gonna take a while to get to 500 hands.

Yeah. When I asked how many raked hands I had, they said 58. I had been playing for a few hours. :lol:

[mgbfan]

Hey - question about the Bodog 20% reloads. Does it apply automatically or do I have to enter something? Never played there (have done sportsbook) but going to give it a go.

[El Scorcho]

Hey - question about the Bodog 20% reloads. Does it apply automatically or do I have to enter something? Never played there (have done sportsbook) but going to give it a go.

If you deposit $500, your balance will automatically show $600.

If you try cashing out before you reach $B x 3 poker points, they will deduct the bonus amount from your cashout. This is why whenever you start a bodog bonus, you make sure of your point balance before hand. Write it down, and then shoot for the number you need to cash out.

Since you're a newbie to the site, you automatically get credited with 50 points, I believe. If you deposit $500 to get $100 bonus, you'll need to cashout after 350 points [50 freebie points + ($100 bonus x 3)] = 350 points.

[actyper]

For you BJ guys,

Casino Del Rio 200% up to 200 (Do in pounds :)) 15x d+b.
+ neteller 20% bonus 5xb

so total wr of 4600. Probably as good as its going to get these days if you've done the rest already.

[gimmepilotwings]

For you BJ guys,

Casino Del Rio 200% up to 200 (Do in pounds :)) 15x d+b.
+ neteller 20% bonus 5xb

so total wr of 4600. Probably as good as its going to get these days if you've done the rest already.

Is this a reload bonus, or a new player bonus.

I like to play there. They have live BJ over video conference, but I havent played there in a couple months. I may consider going back with this bonus.

Thanks buddy.

[actyper]

new player. Reload bonus is 25% up to 100 I believe.

For reloads I'm still doing Littlewoods and Inter. Have not had a losing reload yet, so I may add Will Hill to that list.

[El Scorcho]

For you BJ guys,

Casino Del Rio 200% up to 200 (Do in pounds :)) 15x d+b.
+ neteller 20% bonus 5xb

so total wr of 4600. Probably as good as its going to get these days if you've done the rest already.

Relevant details:

3) Bets placed on any versions of Baccarat, Craps, all versions of Roulette, all versions of Sic Bo, all Video Poker games, Blackjack Switch and Blackjack Surrender do not count toward the wager requirement for any bonuses at Casino Del Rio.

1) To receive this bonus, please email: support@casinodelrio.com with your Real account username in the subject line and the following in the body: "I have qualified for the first deposit bonus - [your username here]", Your 200% Free Bonus will then be issued within four hours.

For example:
Deposit $30 receive $60 bonus.
Deposit $50 receive $100 bonus.
Deposit $100 receive $200 bonus.

2) Please note that the only deposit that is eligible for this bonus is your first deposit at the Casino.

3) The maximum bonus that will be given for promotion is $200.

4) This bonus may not be combined with any other bonus.

5) In the interest of fair gaming in order to cash out any amount of money you must wager at least fifteen (15) times your bonus plus deposit.

For example:
Deposit $30 receive $60, minimum wager is $1,350
Deposit $50 receive $100, minimum wager is $2,250

[bigsoos]

cleared 1400 so far in about a couple hours of BlackJack. Damn dealer gets a lot of BlackJacks.

[El Scorcho]

I got cleaned out here. Horrible run of cards.

[bigsoos]

I got cleaned out here. Horrible run of cards.
ditto, looks rigged huh?

[El Scorcho]

Nah, i've worked a playtech software casino bonus hard before. Just goes both ways. :)

[bigsoos]

I swear, like 95% of the time the dealer had an Ace he had a 10 as well.

[actyper]

I've only about $1000. I'm sitting at 400 right now, but still a long way to go.

[El Scorcho]

Did some research about casino.net and noticed they are part of the international poker network (ipnpoker.com) that all share the same bossmedia software. In turn, a lot of the rooms have decent bonuses on the same fishy network:

Casino.net - $100 for 500 raked hands that you VP$IP (voluntarily put money in the pot, not including blinds on this one apparently)

canbet.com - $100 for 1000 raked hands (no other requirements mentioned)

galapoker.com - $50 per month for 300 hands (http://www.galapoker.com/bonus.html)

juega poker - $100 for $1000 raked hands (http://www.hpa.juegapoker.com.es/promotions.html -- need to know spanish)

london poker club - $50 for 1000 raked hands (http://www.londonpokerclub.com/news/news/index.html)

sporting bet - $100 for 500 raked hands (do this through ecasinodeals.com)

total poker - $100 for 500 raked hands (http://www.totalpoker.com/news/index.asp)

Bowmans poker - $100 for 1000 raked hands (http://www.bowmanspoker.com/html/promotions.asp)

Imperial poker - $100 for 1000 raked hands (http://www.imperialpoker.com/Poker-Bonus-Info.php)

(more coming later)

[actyper]

www.supremepoker.com is part of this as well!

[El Scorcho]

King Solomon's Poker - $100 for 500 hands @ 1/2 or higher ( http://www.kspoker.com/servlet/DisplayArticle?articleID=1050229041307198)

Pokerheaven.com - $100 for 1000 hands (http://www.pokerheaven.com/promotions/index.html)

Sportingodds.com - $100 for 500 hands (http://www.sportingoddsgames.com/c/content/poker/10sportsbet.html)

TGFPoker.com - $100 for 1000 hands (http://www.tgfpoker.com/promotions/index.html)

BetDirectpoker.com - £25 (About $45) for 250 hands on 1/2 tables (http://www.betdirectpoker.com/promotions/terms.html)

Supremepoker.com - $100 for 1000 hands (http://www.supremepoker.com/promotions/index.html)

[El Scorcho]

Betusa.com poker - $60 for 600 raked @ 1/2 - http://www.betusa.com/poker_raked_tc.php

poker.fingertime.com - $100 for 1000 hands - http://poker.fingertime.com/promotions.html

poker.linesmaker.com - $60 for 600 hands plus some weird 15% bonus - http://poker.linesmaker.com/poker/poker-bonuses.html

playwebpoker.com - $100 for 1000 hands - http://www.playwebpoker.com/bonus.htm

playersonly.com - $60 for 1000 hands ( :yack: ) - http://www.playersonly.com/misc/bonus.html#poker

sportfanatik.com - $60 for 800 hands @ 1/2 - http://www.sportfanatik.com/poker/rakedpromo.html

[John Richmond]

I don't know about the others on this network but for SportingBet poker you can clear the 500 raked hands by playing the .25/.50 tables. I did the Ecasinodeals thing there and since you need 250 contributed hands for that I played the .25/50 5 max tables. Went really fast.

[Tygan]

I did instantbankroll on partypoker...was out the $75 in two nights. When I played PL, every hand had a fisher who always caught their card on the river...and in NL, I got burned everytime. But I'm successful on Pokerstars. Any other bonuses out there that I could try...I want to avoid party like the plague though.

[actyper]

Poke her --> Finger Time! :)

[moorehed]

man that del rio felt rigged as hell.

[actyper]

I got up to 500 pounds, dropped all the way down to 300 at the end of my wr. That wasn't nice, but still a good profit. If anybody else does it lemme know, I found something that might be good for both of us.

[moorehed]

i like good bonuses.

[Daniel-A]

Hey fellas, I'm thinking of starting a little online bonus whoring (via pai gow/bj). After reading about 1/2 the thread (here and there) I'm still a little stumped as to where I should start. It looks like I should start with Casino on Net, but I'm going to be depositing from Neteller so it looks like that isn't the best place for me. So I'm guessing the place(s) I should start are Planet Luck, Star Luck, or Casino Del Rio? If there is something better I am missing please let me know. Also send me an email if you want a referal or if there is still the referal chain I saw posted about earlier.

[bigsoos]

I'd avoid Casino Del Rio

[actyper]

Starluck, planetluck, and casino on net are definately the top 3 to do first.

[mgbfan]

Yes, those three for sure. Be sure you get a referral from someone for Starluck and Planetluck, as you get $25 extra on top of the standard bonus. I'd be happy to send you for one of them and let someone else send for the other(s). Send me your snail and whichever one you decide first (planet and star are pretty much identical, so pick whichever sounds prettier) - m.doeden at excite.com

Also, be sure to visit www.wizardofodds.com before you play BJ for the best strategy card.

[moorehed]

be careful with casino on net! it is 50x requirement now for neteller deposits!

[mgbfan]

Even at 50x bonus, that's still a +EV deal. Not as good as it used to be, but the numbers are still in your favor.

[moorehed]

until you figure in how long it takes to run a 50x bonus. there's tons of ones out there I would do before doing a 50x.. but to each his own.

[mgbfan]

It is 50x bonus, though, as opposed to the standard D+B. Plus there's the comfort factor of knowing CoN is legit, whereas a lot of the fly-by-night joints will have you just hoping to get paid.

But you're right - it no longer compares to Starluck/Planetluck. They're by far the best ones out there.

[IamHydrogen1]

Could someone refer me to Starluck or Planetluck. I haven't tried either of those.

Thanks
IamHydrogen1 *at* excite dot com

[moorehed]

done.

from my experience, you may need to chat with their live support and ask them to credit the refer a friend bonuses.

[Daniel-A]

Just got this email from StarLuck after signing up but not depositing (still waiting for the neteller bank transfer):

I am sure you are having a great time playing at Starluck Casino. I have a special deposit bonus offer for you. Use bonus code WIN110* when you make your first deposit to get a 110% match bonus up to $100 . Feel free to contact me in case you have any queries or concerns about opening an account with us.

Have a great day!

William Carter
Casino Manager,
Starluck Casino Online.

*Players have to wager 10 times the deposit and bonus before requesting any cashouts. Wagering not valid on Baccarrat, Roulette and Craps. Standard terms & conditions apply.

Is the Win100 code 10X(d+b) too?

[mgbfan]

Hmm - WIN110 must be new. If the terms are the same as WIN100, by all means, go with WIN110. There should be a little link to Terms and Conditions there somewhere.

[El Scorcho]

I have to brag here, I just hit my biggest slot hit ever using a 200% slots-only bonus at Ruby Fortune Here (http://casinomeister.com/cgi-bin/adcycle1.15/adclick.cgi?gid=6&cid=31&mid=70&id=416).

http://s88311880.onlinehome.us/pics/high5win.JPG

:D :D :D

[Deftones]

I have to brag here, I just hit my biggest slot hit ever using a 200% slots-only bonus at Ruby Fortune Here (http://casinomeister.com/cgi-bin/adcycle1.15/adclick.cgi?gid=6&cid=31&mid=70&id=416).

http://s88311880.onlinehome.us/pics/high5win.JPG

:D :D :D


Have I told you yet today that you can go to hell and die!

[Daniel-A]

I have to brag here, I just hit my biggest slot hit ever using a 200% slots-only bonus at Ruby Fortune Here (http://casinomeister.com/cgi-bin/adcycle1.15/adclick.cgi?gid=6&cid=31&mid=70&id=416).

http://s88311880.onlinehome.us/pics/high5win.JPG

:D :D :DSo big that we cant know the details? Or so big that you get to turn into an ever bigger internet recluse the likes of which Leonardo would be impressed? :D

Oh, and congrats.

[mgbfan]

I'd like to echo Deftones. Burn in hell!

What is it with you and slots? It's insane.

[John Richmond]

I have to brag here, I just hit my biggest slot hit ever using a 200% slots-only bonus at Ruby Fortune Here (http://casinomeister.com/cgi-bin/adcycle1.15/adclick.cgi?gid=6&cid=31&mid=70&id=416).

http://s88311880.onlinehome.us/pics/high5win.JPG

:D :D :D

Thank you for attempting to report your Misc. Earnings, Mr. Safeco, but even though your picture is not visible we here at the IRS already have record of your windfall of $2093.85 since it was reported to us by a Mr. Double Cross from Arizona. We will be anxiously awaiting your next return and if Mr. Cross is reading; your check is in the mail.

Love,
Your Uncle

[Deftones]

:lol:

I think he cashed out for $1500, though.

[El Scorcho]

Yup, finished the WR +$1500. Mgbfan/doeden -- I really don't know what it is. Out of the 7-8 slot bonuses I've done, I've cashed in all but one. It's really odd.

[actyper]

WTF do you do, go over there and give them all head first? :)

Gonna call you the moneymaker of sluts!

btw if you get junk mail from intercasino, theres a no-deposit $15 free code. "scratch" Pretty sure its account specific though. You have to play either of the scratch games with it. 1x wr. Turned it into $25, nothing to brag about, but free $ is free $!

[Jeremy517]

Party July bonus: http://www.partypoker.com/offers/deposit_20_100-bonusjul.htm

Usual rules apply...

[Daniel-A]

Another Email from planet luck

I have a exclusive deposit bonus offer for you. Use bonus code SL150* when you make your first deposit to get a 150% match bonus up to $100 . Feel free to contact me in case you have any queries or concerns about opening an account with us.

Have a great day!

William Carter
Casino Manager,
Starluck Casino Online.

*Players have to wager 12 times the deposit and bonus before requesting any cashouts. Wagering not valid on Baccarrat, BlackJack, Roulette and Craps. Standard terms & conditions apply

[actyper]

Their regular deposit code is better. Note the 12x d+b, and also no bj.

[IamHydrogen1]

Just finished planetluck. Finished up +$35 (in addition to the bonus) after 1600 hands of basic strategy BJ.

I played through the 10x $25 Tell-a-friend bonus by playing 2 cent slots (took about 2 hours). I had to get in touch with customer service to get credit for the referral bonus, I hope whomever referred me got credit.

[Daniel-A]

I just finished my Star Luck. Finished at $369 (Deposit+Bonus+169). Started with a 1-1-2-3 staregy, but saw that I wasn't losing more than 2 or 3 in a row so I went to double up to 8, then 16 when I went over 300, then 32 if I found myself over 350. After I cleared the 1600, I took 10 and said I'd let it ride on Red until it was 80 or 0, got to 40 then lost. Then I let the $9 run on slots until it was gone. Overall. $250 free for wasting about 3 hours.

[Daniel-A]

I'm ready to start Planet Luck. Please send me an email if you want a referal. The others I've emailed haven't responded. Please send your forum name in the email as well, I'd rather not let a troll get the referal.

[mgbfan]

Hey Daniel - got your email. Should be on its way. Good luck!

[princessducky]

Hi! I'm doing the Casino-On-Net thing and was wondering how do I know where I stand with the bonus money??? When do I know when I can cashout? Sorry for being such a noob.

[Daniel-A]

Hi! I'm doing the Casino-On-Net thing and was wondering how do I know where I stand with the bonus money??? When do I know when I can cashout? Sorry for being such a noob.I'm doing it right now, too. I called their service line and they said you have to email their support. Not great support for this site.

[actyper]

Go to Cashier -> Comps. From there you can see how much you've wagered.

[princessducky]

ok, it says i have 273.09 comp points. does that mean i can cashout now??? sorry, i'm bad at math and with the bonus stuff. thanks!

[princessducky]

Ok, trying to deposit into the Spin Palace and AllJackpots.com, but it won't let me. So, I have to opne a Neteller account. It is free to take money from my checking and then depositing it back right? I read somewhere that it charges.

Also, I will be needing referrals to Planetluck, Reef Club and Starluck. My e-mail is princessducky@gmail.com

Thanks!

[princessducky]

damn i blew $800 that i was up at casino-on-net......:brickwl2:

[actyper]

Build up the bankroll before attempting the slot bonuses. Those are mostly hit or missess. How did you blow $800? There are still better ones than Reef out there.

[El Scorcho]

In my case, most of the slot bonuses were big hits. :up: ;)

[actyper]

I tried the golden gooses last week. Didn't get any big hits. Fun game though.

[El Scorcho]

yeah I did the golden gooses too for a little bit. Until I realized the damn things were a huge +EV for the house. Spun about 500x at a 50c per spin premium, so $250 in golden goose wagers total.

I hit about 7-8 gooses. 5-6 of them were the stupid one where he waddles across the screen and gave me anywhere from $4 to $12. Yay. The other couple ones I got anywhere from $5 to $20.

THe only way the golden goose is profitable is if you get the cash vs. the egg one, choose the egg, get a bunch of free spins with a multiplier, and then hit something big on the free spins. Otherwise, the feature's a money sink for the player.

The feature plays identically to those "Mr. Cashman" video slots they have in B&M casinos. Ironically, as much as I hate these feature machines, I had my biggest B&M slot hit ever on one last year.

[actyper]

Yeah I never got the egg vs cash one. Almost always got the choose an egg one. And everytime I got the free spins, only got 1x which is pretty useless.

[princessducky]

Build up the bankroll before attempting the slot bonuses. Those are mostly hit or missess. How did you blow $800? There are still better ones than Reef out there.

I just started playing BJ and roullette and it just went dowhill from there. Oh, so I shouldn't do the Reef bonus??? I can't even deposit money in there because I keep getting an error. When I call I keep gettingthe busy signal. That is weird.

I can't do any of the slots one til I set up a Neteller account. Which is going to take a few days.

Any recommendations on whcih one to do. Also, if you want to be referred, please shoot me an e-mail at princessducky@gmail.com.

Thank you!

[actyper]

Definately do not play roulette if you're still playing the bonus, you will get banned.

Reef club, its 200x, thats $40,000 waging requirement for the full bonus! Reef club is the slowest software out there as well, so thats instant carpal tunnel.

The best ones right now don't allow U.S. players so I'll skip those.

If you have a good sized bankroll, do casino del rio. You'll need 100pounds for the full bonus. 200% up to 200. 4200 wr I think.

InterCasino, William Hill, and Littlewoods are the cryptos that I do. They are risk free, meaning, you can withdraw before you finish the wr.

Casino365 100% up to $200 $4000 wr
Super Vegas (Haven't done it myself yet, but will get around to it) 100% up to $100 $2000 wr

[princessducky]

i'm sorry, but what does $4000 wr mean???

i think i'll skip the casino del rio one then.

ok, i'll try intercasino, william hill , littlewoods and casino365.

[actyper]

That means to cashout any of the bonus you have to wager $4000.

Actually if you're going to do bet365, might as well do del rio first. Less risk, better reward.

[Mordred]

Someone wanna send me referrals to Starluck and Planetluck? I'm planning on doing Starluck tonight and Planetluck in the next few days probably. Send to: already got it.

Thanks!

[mgbfan]

I sent you a Planetluck on the off chance someone hadn't already - I'll leave Starluck for somebody else.

[thebunk]

Are there any "no deposit" bonuses left out there? I want to play a little but do not want to sign p right away with a credit card. Thanks.

[Jeremy517]

Are there any "no deposit" bonuses left out there? I want to play a little but do not want to sign p right away with a credit card. Thanks.

http://www.instantbankroll.com/

Free $75

[princessducky]

http://www.instantbankroll.com/

Free $75

I would have love to do this, but one ofthe first sites I ever did was Party Poker. :(

[Nesbit]

OK I'm going to go to poker stars now. Sick of party poker. I can't find any bonuses for here. Could someone give me a heads up? Want to play in the dvd talk games.

[princessducky]

OK I'm going to go to poker stars now. Sick of party poker. I can't find any bonuses for here. Could someone give me a heads up? Want to play in the dvd talk games.

Hi! Did you check this thread for online poker play.

http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=408337

If you haven't signed up, go to the last page and follow the chain. If you sign up under eviljim, please post that you have and put your referral and whoever is next should sign up under you I hope this helps. This is for the poker source online site and for that site make sure you sign up separately for the referral program.

[bigsoos]

OK I'm going to go to poker stars now. Sick of party poker. I can't find any bonuses for here. Could someone give me a heads up? Want to play in the dvd talk games.
The only one I've seen them do is a 20% Deposit Bonus.

[Nesbit]

Thanks for the responce. I'll probobly sign up when I get home from work but unfourtunetly it doesn't apply to Poker Stars where I want to signup.

[Gallant Pig]

I would have love to do this, but one ofthe first sites I ever did was Party Poker. :(

Kill the PSO link in your sig thanks.

[moorehed]

any good reloads going on? i could use one.

[actyper]

You must have missed reload weekend!

Paradise 15% up to $100. Code = AugMill 10x +Freemillion 2 qualifiers as you clear the bonus.
Gaming Club 50% up to $50 7x Need to go through link
Pokerroom - garbage, new rake policies
Ultimate Bet - 20% up to $100. Good if you are on ffp
Absolute = Usual

[moorehed]

of those, the only one that looks interesting is gaming club.. is that still around?

[moorehed]

and yeah, i was out of town this weekend.

[actyper]

Just checked, expired Aug 29. I'd do the paradise reload, doesn't expire.

[moorehed]

but then id be playing at paradise... :yack:

[actyper]

I love the paradise players, don't really like their software though. Slow, especially tourneys.

[moorehed]

can you still only 1 table there?

or maybe i'm thinking of pacific.......

[actyper]

Yeah you're thinking pacific. You can 3 table. Paradise is the one where if you hit the wrong button you start playing blackjack in the middle of your poker hand!

[Gallant Pig]

Just say a 100% turbo reload on Empire, you have 3 days to clear 1000 hands.

[WallyOPD]

I love the paradise players, don't really like their software though. Slow, especially tourneys.

I only played at Paradise for 2 days, and during that time I'd say probably 70% of the hands were capped preflop with half of those being capped again on every street. I tried moving around to different tables and different limits and different times of day, but it was always the same. Was that just some freaky coincidence or are all the Paradise players hyper-aggressive?

[El Scorcho]

Just say a 100% turbo reload on Empire, you have 3 days to clear 1000 hands.

Dear Player,

EmpirePoker invites you to enjoy another great promotion –

Play on our NEW Turbo Reload and get 100% match bonus up to $100 in 3 days!

Use deposit code PLAYSEP from September 4th, 00:01 ET till September 6th, 11:59 PM ET.

To claim your bonus, make sure to deposit in the time frame stated above, using the deposit code PLAYSEP and to play 10 times raked hands of the bonus amount during 3 days.

EDIT: http://www.empirepoker.com/offer/playsep.htm

[actyper]

I only played at Paradise for 2 days, and during that time I'd say probably 70% of the hands were capped preflop with half of those being capped again on every street. I tried moving around to different tables and different limits and different times of day, but it was always the same. Was that just some freaky coincidence or are all the Paradise players hyper-aggressive?

I usually only get 1 or 2 of those types of players per table, but yes I have been on a table where theres a majority of over aggressive players. I love it cause when you have a good hand, pots are huge as they'll be right into you.

[gimmepilotwings]

I am trying to do the PSO promotion there and I run into the same problems. People will call with anything. This is the first time that I busted out of my $100 from a site before completing the promotion.

I think that I am just going to take the loss at this site.

[John Richmond]

I played a promotion at Paradise about 4 months ago and every .50/1 table I played was a rock garden. I think they had a big reload going on then so maybe it was all bonuswhores.

I have to say that I hate playing on uber-aggressive tables because it really increases the luck factor and decreases the skill factor. I pretty much NEVER play on them. I'll go find some loose-passives somewhere.

[John Richmond]

Ok, everybody log into your PartyPoker accounts and see how much bonus they're giving you. Could be anywhere from $100-$200.

[Nesbit]

They're just giving bonuses away?

[John Richmond]

Well,no, you still have to play X amount of raked hands. On my account I get a 20% up to $100 bonus and have to play 7X raked hands. On my wife's account she gets 25% up to $150 bonus and has to play 7X raked hands.

[actyper]

I think it's Sept's reload bonus, they're just doing something different. 3 different codes that I know of, bonus ranging from $100 to $150, 5x or 7x, 15 to 25%.

[Jeremy517]

20%, $100, 5X here

[Jeremy517]

Actually, it said 5X and 30 days, but it is really 7X and 7 days. I emailed them and asked them to fix it, but I doubt they will. Oh well, I'll play through it anyways.

[El Scorcho]

I only got USE2WIN for 20% up to $100, not sure on the X since I'm not depositing until 9/6

[El Scorcho]

http://www.bet365poker.com/poker/promotions/default.aspx?p=Septemberbonus

Prima skin, 500 raked dealt hands, $100, must be done on .50/1 NL/PL tables and higher OR $1/2 limit tables and higher.

[actyper]

About to hit that one up!

[moorehed]

i dont think i've played poker there, but i have done the casino.. wonder how this will work

[actyper]

Not an issue. Dumbass me though did the casino in pounds (no added advantage) and now need to close that account and start a new one.

[John Richmond]

Don't remember if I saw it mentioned here or not but Poker Rewards (prima) is giving a $50 "reload" bonus for 500 raked hands until the end of the month. Be sure to "activate" the bonus on the page that pops up when you first log on.

Any hand that is raked .25 or more counts. .25/.50 limit counts even though it says it doesn't.

[actyper]

If you have an Empire Account you haven't used in a while check it. I got a "MAX100" code that is max $100 5x wr I believe. exp Oct 11, I believe I have 30 days. Will deposit tonight to find out.

[John Richmond]

It's time to play the Party Bonus Surprise game again. Log into Party Poker and see what (if any) bonus you get. I got 15% up to $100 while my wife got 30% up to $100. She got the better bonus last month too.

[El Scorcho]

I got jack shit for the party bonus. :mad:

[El Scorcho]

WTF is this about. I got this in a popup.


Dear xDTSCx,

Party Points for Cash has returned for a limited time and this is your opportunity to cash in on the excitement at PartyPoker.com!

Earn 460 Regular Points between October 5th and October 31st and you can earn $55 in cash.

You have earned 0 regular points so far. You still have to earn 460 regular points by October 31st to be eligible. Be sure you don't miss out!

[actyper]

Great bonus! lol Belongs in the bad beat section.

[El Scorcho]

460 pts using a 4 points per 20 raked hands conversion at $1/2 limit = 2300 raked hands for $55, or a whopping 41.8x bonus. :lol:

[Jeremy517]

15% for me also. Worse than last month, but far better than the people who got the point bonuses.

[John Richmond]

460 pts using a 4 points per 20 raked hands conversion at $1/2 limit = 2300 raked hands for $55, or a whopping 41.8x bonus. :lol:

Hey Jason, if you have $400 laying around you might see if this one works for you.

http://www.partypoker.com/offers/deposit_25_100_bonus_takeit.htm

[John Richmond]

Ahhh, nevermind. Some others have tried it and it didn't work if they didn't get an email for it. Sorry.

[princessducky]

I got a 25% reload bonus up to $100 for Party Poker. You guys can try and see if it works "TAKEIT"

[Wizdar]

Empire reload 100%/$100 10x 10 days.

PLAYOCT Oct 11-14

Party 20%/$100 7x 7 days

BONUSOCT ends Oct 12

PokerStars 25% $150 5FPPs/$ unlimited

I’ve seen that this expires Oct 16 but can’t confirm.

[John Richmond]

Empire reload 100%/$100 10x 10 days.

PLAYOCT Oct 11-14

Party 20%/$100 7x 7 days

BONUSOCT ends Oct 12

PokerStars 25% $150 5FPPs/$ unlimited

I’ve seen that this expires Oct 16 but can’t confirm.

BONUSOCT was account specific for Party as of a couple of days ago. Did something change there?

[mgbfan]

Why do I do it? Every month for the Party bonus, I get it in my head that I want to play Stud. So I play stud. I'm not a bad stud player (or so I think), but I seem to have a very slow decline. I get down a bit, and go to the holdem tables, where I make it all back and more.

Then what do I do? Do I finish off the bonus with holdem? Nope. I get bored with it. So I go play stud again.

Somebody smack me. Through 300 hands and I'm about dead even from where I started.

[moorehed]

i like stud games at loose sites with very low bring in bet. those make me happy.

[John Richmond]

Are there any PSO type deals from anywhere for a new signup to Empire Poker? Or should I just use the tell-a-friend thing to get $50?

[Wizdar]

Empire “300MATCH”

100% to $300 20x 10 days

Oct 19-20

Anybody know if there’s enough action at Empire anymore? Especially since they’ve doubled the required hands

[actyper]

I just did the Eurobet reload instead. 50% to $200. 10x 30 days. If you haven't done Eurobet yet, their initial bonus is 5x.

Action is pretty dry. Tried some $25NL, avg pot is $1. lol only half the games being raked. So I'm playing on the $50NL tables. 8-9/10 get raked.

[Gallant Pig]

Empire “300MATCH”

100% to $300 20x 10 days

Oct 19-20

Anybody know if there’s enough action at Empire anymore? Especially since they’ve doubled the required hands

Oh they doubled it? I bet it's a fucking rock garden on there since they don't hook up with Party anymore. Even Caribbean Poker is a fucking rock garden except for the fact there's 1 or 2 insane Euros at every table.

[moorehed]

yeah i haven't played the new network, but supposedly it's horrid.

[El Scorcho]

I watched several hands at 1/2 LHE the other day on the new Skins network (Eurobet, Empire, Multipoker, Intertops) and saw no more than 2-3 people to the flop (and usually it was a battle of the blinds) on all 20 hands that I saw. Lots of hands were still getting raked, but the general profitability of the site will go down big time.

I've taken more towards finding large but slow clearing bonuses on fishier sites and chasing those down. You sacrifice $$ in hourly bonus clearing wages but gain much more in poker profits.

[Gallant Pig]

Caribbean Poker might be my last PSO bonus I clear. I'm sick of bouncing site to site finding rock garden after rock garden. I'll still to Bodog, Pacific, and maybe Golden Palace in the future.

[actyper]

I can tell you that Pacific is anything but a rock garden! And the same for Bodog (I heard) and GP.

[Gallant Pig]

Yes, exactly, that's my point.

[El Scorcho]

Idiot levels from lowest to highest: Bodog, GP, Pacific

[Gallant Pig]

Bodog land of degenerate gamblers. :drool:

[John Richmond]

From Poker Rewards (Prima):

Hi John,

How ya doing on this fine Friday?

This weekend I'm throwing up a "Halloween Trick or Treat" reload
bonus for the upcoming week , it is as follows:

" Get 100% bonus up to $150 on your first purchase between Friday
and the end of Halloween Monday 31st, play out the required raked hands before this or else the Treat will turn into a Trick! "

This will run from the Friday 21st October, 12.00am GMT (8.00pm EST)
through to Monday 31st Oct. 11.59pm GMT (7.59pm EST) . Rake
requirement is 10x the bonus amount.

Remember, you must activate these in your Poker Rewards VIP account
BEFORE you start playing them. You do this by going to "Promotions"
and then click on the one you want to activate. There may a slight
lag when it comes to updating the raked hands in the VIP software, if
the Poker client home page says you've played more than the VIP
account, just give it an hour or so to update.
--------------------------

This is a good bonus for us micro guys since you can clear at .25/.50 if you want. I've been playing the .50/1 6 max tables to clear the BET365 $100 bonus and they're pretty soft most times.

[John Richmond]

I have a special announcement about the Poker Rewards bonus. Please email me at grjr@satx.rr.com for details. There is no referral or anything tied to this. I'm just passing along some information.

[actyper]

From what I heard it is extra good! You don't think they will retract though?

[John Richmond]

From what I heard it is extra good! You don't think they will retract though?

Not if we keep it on the downlow.

[mgbfan]

I can't even get the promotions page up at PR right now. :(

[John Richmond]

I can post about the Poker Rewards situation now because it's no longer a situation. They have the 100% matching bonus up to $150 that was supposed to be a 10X playthrough. The thing is, when you activated the promotion it only showed that you needed 500 raked hands to get the $150 instead of the 1500 it should take.

Apparently, those that were quick enough to get the 500 hands actually got the money. I reached my 500 hands this afternoon but it takes hours for the promotions page to catch up. In the meantime they changed my page to show the correct 1500 hands instead of the 500 it was showing.

So what it boils down to is the extra special deal is no longer there although the 10X isn't that bad--unless you don't enjoy the rollercoaster ride that is Prima .50/1 six max.

[mgbfan]

Haha - I play the six-max tables in part because of their predictability. Though lately I've been playing more 1/2 than .50/1, and the quality of opposition does go up a little there.

I deposited for the PR thing. Don't know if I'll actually play it through though. Still finishing up the October Bet365 bonus. Prima is great, but the number of maniac Swedes has dropped off a bit. Still plenty juicy though.

[John Richmond]

My winnings at Prima 6 max are indirectly proportional to how many aces hit on the river. :lol:

[actyper]

When I logged in about 9pm ish it had changed. Unfortunately I don't think I made 500 in time.

[Daniel-A]

Here's ahood bonus, but it is for a sportsbook.

Sign up at Matchbook.com and they give you a free $50. It isn't automatic, but when I checked the day after, it was there. Feel free to play the $50 however you like. The restrictions on it are you must deposit and play $100 before you can withdraw it.

Strategy:
Play with the $50. If you are good, get it up over $100. You then deposit your $100 and play it. Whether you win or lose with the $100 bet you can withdraw the winnings you made with the bonus. So this is absolutely no risk. It is free money or a push.

[actyper]

Thanks will give it a shot.

[Deftones]

Yeah, in the email it says it will take 24 hours to deposit the $50. It's free money.

[Daniel-A]

And if you're not really spot on with picks check out covers.com They have enough cappers on there to convince you of one pick or another.

[mgbfan]

Giving this one a go. Thanks for the tip

[El Scorcho]

Anyone gonna do the martinspoker.com bonus? 600 euros for 3000 raked hands (> 0.30 euro to count, non-contributed). 600 Euros is about $740 I think. Only problem is that the bonus gets credited 3 months from deposit date, so you gotta tie up at least $600 until February.

[actyper]

If I could play everyday during the day I would, but there's hardly and tables during the night. From what i'm reading it isn't clearing very fast.

[Deftones]

Actually, right now I think the Euro is like 1.1 to the dollar. It's tanked the past month or so and those riots in France aren't helping.

[John Richmond]

I'd be afraid that Martin would be out spending my money long before February rolled around.

[bigsoos]

Here's ahood bonus, but it is for a sportsbook.

Sign up at Matchbook.com and they give you a free $50. It isn't automatic, but when I checked the day after, it was there. Feel free to play the $50 however you like. The restrictions on it are you must deposit and play $100 before you can withdraw it.
How're you guys doing on your bets? I think I've only lost 1 bet (stupid Pistons couldn't cover point spread) so far. Thanks OP!

[actyper]

Won my initial $50 bet. Raptors vs Utah over. 2nd $100 bet was a gimme. Colts vs Texans. Cashed out, and I think the $200 is in my account. Will fool around with the remainder.

On Sportsbook.com lost my free $25 transfer from Paradise. Stupid Giants lost to the vikes. I think I won my free $10 bet, but its all screwy there.

[El Scorcho]

All I have to say regarding my matchbook.com bet is FUCK THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS.

[Daniel-A]

1st bet was 50 on a Det -1 1H forget who they played but won. :up:
Then has many smaller bets that lost.
Then had Ark St. -3 for 74 :up:
Then yesterday put the 143 on Pitt -7.5 +111 :up:
Currently sitting just over $300
I didn't have any money in Neteller so I'm just waiting for it to clear

Right now I don't see any bets I really like

[Daniel-A]

Eh, put $50 on the Jazz tonight. No way New York covers 2 back to back on the road. Not sure why the line has been moving but good for me.

[bigsoos]

Eh, put $50 on the Jazz tonight. No way New York covers 2 back to back on the road. Not sure why the line has been moving but good for me.
I'm saving mine for tomorrow night:
Toronto at Philadelphia
Boston at Detroit
Atlanta at San Antonio

Yea home teams :)

[Deftones]

I am at $45 from the original $50 on Matchbook. I bet the Cardinals (yeah, yeah) and the Patriots. At least I am about even.

[bigsoos]

Eh, put $50 on the Jazz tonight. No way New York covers 2 back to back on the road. Not sure why the line has been moving but good for me.
I went to covers.com like you suggested and they backed the Knicks. Good suggestion :up: :)

I was going to bet on Utah initially, but then I remembered Andrei Kirilenko and Carlos Boozer were hurt and not going to play.

[mgbfan]

I spread some bets around today, NFL and NBA. Bad night. $18 and change left, so I'll put that all into one NBA bet when I find one to my liking.

[Daniel-A]

Yeah bigsoos, I was on the wrong side. Actually evened out my bet after checking the injury report. Got dumb lucky on the MNF game. Kept putting $10 on Dallas +2.5 every time I saw it over +300 when they were only down the 1st TD. But I didn't think I was going to win after I saw it at 20-7. I was wrong. :shrug:

[Deftones]

I bet the money line on the Cowboys tonight. Man, did I get freaking lucky. :lol:

[Daniel-A]

I bet the money line on the Cowboys tonight. Man, did I get freaking lucky. :lol:If the stupid iggles can get a TD from a lame INT I think it is fair that the Boys can get one off one, too.

[Nesbit]

Also bet on the cowboys here which should bring me back up to even
(or close to it). For some reason I bet $40 that Zathura would make 20 million this weekend. It seemed like a sucker bet to me. Then I realized that there was another children's movie that was released last week and that Harry Potter is released this week.

[Daniel-A]

Also bet on the cowboys here which should bring me back up to even
(or close to it). For some reason I bet $40 that Zathura would make 20 million this weekend. It seemed like a sucker bet to me. Then I realized that there was another children's movie that was released last week and that Harry Potter is released this week.

The movie bets were open on Sunday still. After the Box Office number for the weekend are already released. Everyone was putting in tons of money at like -2000 because they know the outcome.

[j stevens]

Will in new to the online casino thing. I went to this one website and they had bonuses for a whole bunch of places. I read a bit about "if you win too much theycan shaft you" so I went to this site and they had them all in one place 200-300% bonus- I won i lost but i still got my shirt
According to The----Trusted internet casino rules games guides & gambling online casinos

<i>Then I SPAMED DVD TALK AND GOT BANNED</i>

[Deftones]

Will in new to the online casino thing. I went to this one website and they had bonuses for a whole bunch of places. I read a bit about "if you win too much theycan shaft you" so I went to this site and they had them all in one place 200-300% bonus- I won i lost but i still got my shirt
According to The----Trusted internet casino rules games guides & gambling online casinos

<i>Then I SPAMED DVD TALK AND GOT BANNED</i>

rotfl

[bigsoos]

My damn bball home team picks are screwing over right now :mad2:

Edit:
scratch that, turned out to be a winning night. Thank you Rockets :)

[Daniel-A]

I am doing well at 5dimes, but I can't bet the 2H at matchbook, so I'm not gaining anything good. I jsut keep rolling my balance on cheap MLs. Today it was Detroit then Sacramento. Tomorrow it will be Indiana.

[mgbfan]

I busted out. Got hurt on Monday and tried to get back yesterday betting the halftime line of Charlotte-Orlando. Needed Orlando to take a lead of 2+ into half time. They led by one. Doh!

Oh well, it's not like I'm out anything.

[actyper]

For you Scorcho: www.vegaspalms.com You horseshoe stuck up your ass son of a bitch.

[El Scorcho]

I am *so* there when I get back from my trip!

[Daniel-A]

Just got an email for a free $10 bonus at pacific poker. Got it up to $23 playing a $10 PL game. Going to head over to a $25 NL game in a bit.

Anyone got tips for me? I'm a big goober when it comes to poker. Any cool calculator gizmos telling me what I should do when. Or what my chances of hitting something at the flop, turn, or river?

[Wizdar]

Gizmos here (http://www.redata.com.ar/modules/poker/). No guarantee they’ll do anything for ya.

They’re supposed to be free.

[mgbfan]

Hmm - is that warez (full version with reg)? If so, I don't imagine it'll be up for long.

I'm not an expert of that sort of stuff, so I'll leave it to someone else to figure out if those are legal links. I'm guessing not.

[Daniel-A]

Warez or not I'm using texas calculatem. Thanks wizdar :up:

[Wizdar]

Well, if I did something wrong, I'm iggorant.

I'm sure TPTB will make things right, if necessary.

[mgbfan]

Warez or not I'm using texas calculatem. Thanks wizdar :up:
Word of wisdom - don't. If you need that sort of calculator, you're a lot better off just learning how to calculate odds and outs. You'll understand the game a lot better if you can do it on your own.

Odds calculators like that are for people who don't know how to play and just want to minimize their losses. It's not a tool for winning players. In the long run, you're a lot better off if you don't use it. Learn the math and you'll be a better, more profitable player.

[Daniel-A]

I don't mind not knowing my outs or percentages of hitting something. This is my first and only venture into online poker. I don't intend to play a lot nor do I need to know these things for RL situations. I'm just playing with my free $10 until I break some ammount that I want to keep, or crap out.

I'm at $58.17 as it stands. Probably cash out if I can make it over $200.

[actyper]

For you Scorcho: www.vegaspalms.com You horseshoe stuck up your ass son of a bitch.

Making fun of somebody else is good luck for me! Finished up at $950, though at one point was over $1700+

[Deftones]

For you Scorcho: www.vegaspalms.com You horseshoe stuck up your ass son of a bitch.

I must've set a new record for busting out on this site. I should've known it would be bad when I saw it was Intercasino. Bastards. :(

[actyper]

Intercasino? Its Fortune Lounge (Royal Vegas, 7 sultans, etc)

[Deftones]

Sorry, that's what I meant. I did well on Intercasino and terrible on Fortune Lounge.

[mgbfan]

I don't mind not knowing my outs or percentages of hitting something. This is my first and only venture into online poker. I don't intend to play a lot nor do I need to know these things for RL situations. I'm just playing with my free $10 until I break some ammount that I want to keep, or crap out.
Ahh, well then by all means, that software was made for you.

[Wizdar]

Party 20% max $120 10x rake.

This one’s different. Instead of only 10 days to clear, you’ve got until 1/2/06.

It would be nice if this trend continues.

Bonus code = 20TO120GIFT

[John Richmond]

Party 20% max $120 10x rake.

This one’s different. Instead of only 10 days to clear, you’ve got until 1/2/06.

It would be nice if this trend continues.

Bonus code = 20TO120GIFT

I'm pretty sure that one is account specific. If you didn't get a popup for it then it won't work.

[WallyOPD]

Yeah my code's a 25% max $100

[moorehed]

i got no code. dammit!

[John Richmond]

It's pop-up crappy bonus time at PartyPoker again. Log on and see what Santa has left you.

[El Scorcho]

Fuck partypoker. FUck that site and fuck their double-rake.

[John Richmond]

I've been playing Limit Omaha 8 at Party and Paradise. It's a welcome relief from the Holdem grind.

[moorehed]

bonuses are cool.

[actyper]

Only real men play poker without bonuses!







Fuck, I'm a damn pussy.

[El Scorcho]

I've been playing Limit Omaha 8 at Party and Paradise. It's a welcome relief from the Holdem grind.

You should play pineapple there. That game is a damn gold mine.

[moorehed]

Only dumb men play poker without bonuses!

fixed

[Daniel-A]

I got the free $10 from pacific up to $129.48 and am thinking of cashing out and bringing it to another pokerroom. What's the best one in regards to bonuses? Will give the referal to whoever responds best. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand, go.

[actyper]

Bet365 no doubt is probably the best bonus right now. PokerPlex is probably 2nd. If not do a promo through pso/ecd and get a gift out of it.

[John Richmond]

PartyPoker is awesome through PSO for first time signups. You end up with $190 worth of bonuses (if you deposit $500) and you only have to play 250 raked hands. PLUS, you can play them on the beginners tables (where all the newby fish have been cordoned off from the regular players).

[Daniel-A]

What's a raked hand? I'm new to online play.

[moorehed]

a hand where house takes a rake. look for a fifty cent chip or something to the side of the normal chips.

[Daniel-A]

Ah, I see. I don't think I can put $500 into party poker right now. Are there better place if I am only going to play $200 or so? I'd want to take advantage of those Party bonuses, so I don't want to join unless I hit the max.

[bigsoos]

Ah, I see. I don't think I can put $500 into party poker right now. Are there better place if I am only going to play $200 or so? I'd want to take advantage of those Party bonuses, so I don't want to join unless I hit the max.
Might do you some good to put in a small amount first to get used to online play.

[Daniel-A]

Might do you some good to put in a small amount first to get used to online play.Think I'm accustomed to some of the online play though I had to stay far away from the 7 second limit tables. Too fast for me.

[John Richmond]

Here's an early Christmas gift for those who like PartyPoker. If you got one of the crummy pop-ups last week like me you're in luck if you haven't cashed out anything yet. This code seems to be working for everyone:

30TO100MORE (30% up to $100 - 10x) Deposit $334 for full bonus

Expires tonight I think.

Enjoy!

[El Scorcho]

I thought I heard that almost all party codes that everyone got are available now.

[atari2600]

where is that page that has all the differnet poker sites with all the current available bonuses?

[El Scorcho]

www.bonuswhores.com

[Deftones]

Did anyone get a $25 bonus from Party Poker? I seem to have got it this past week. Nice surprise.

[moorehed]

25 free? nope. damn.

[asabase]

I got a scratch n win mailer from absolute worth $15. Already cashed out of there for $85 profit.

[mgbfan]

Here's a gaunrenteed-profit backgammon bonus:

Gammon Empire (gammonempire.com) gives you a $20 bonus on a $20 deposit, and all you have to do is play 30 games (lowest stake is 50 cents). So even if you lose all 30 games at the lowest stake (and that would take quite an effort - skill is important, but luck plays a big part as well), you're profiting $5. And if you stack the Bonus20 code on top of the signup, you can get another $20 for 30 games. And even the worst players are going to win 30% of the time just on good rolls. Just play in games with .50 stakes and .50 limits and you can't lose. Plus they throw all kinds of extras at you, like free SnG entries. It's an untapped market for the bonus whore.

And if you let me refer you, I'll even sit with you and let you win a couple of games (and give you some tips, if you like). email me at m.doeden at excite.com

Warning: Backgammon is more addictive than poker. ;)

[Deftones]

Someone teach a drunk guy how to play backgammon. :lol:

[Nesbit]

Nice! I love backgammon. Looks like my New Years Eve is set! (God someone shoot me...)

[asabase]

Bet365 cut their bonus to $50 for 500 hands this month. :(

[Nesbit]

Finished the backgammon bonus +$14. Got horrible rolls in the majority of games. Either that or I'm a horrible player. I wreck people on the expert level internet backgammon that comes with windows. Are the players on there not a good measuring stick for backgammon ability?

[asabase]

Someone teach a drunk guy how to play backgammon. :lol:

It's like Sorry. You roll, go around in circles and try and land on the other guy.

[griz]

Finished the backgammon bonus +$14. Got horrible rolls in the majority of games. Either that or I'm a horrible player. I wreck people on the expert level internet backgammon that comes with windows. Are the players on there not a good measuring stick for backgammon ability?

I'm not sure about this site and the dice.
I had a nice lead, and of cource, my oppenent hit 3 sets of high doubles to come back and win it in the last 5 rolls or so. I had 1 pip left! Ridiculous.

The other games, my oppenents role doubles about 3:1 of mine.

[actyper]

Here's a gaunrenteed-profit backgammon bonus:

Gammon Empire (gammonempire.com) gives you a $20 bonus on a $20 deposit, and all you have to do is play 30 games (lowest stake is 50 cents). So even if you lose all 30 games at the lowest stake (and that would take quite an effort - skill is important, but luck plays a big part as well), you're profiting $5. And if you stack the Bonus20 code on top of the signup, you can get another $20 for 30 games. And even the worst players are going to win 30% of the time just on good rolls. Just play in games with .50 stakes and .50 limits and you can't lose. Plus they throw all kinds of extras at you, like free SnG entries. It's an untapped market for the bonus whore.

And if you let me refer you, I'll even sit with you and let you win a couple of games (and give you some tips, if you like). email me at m.doeden at excite.com

Warning: Backgammon is more addictive than poker. ;)

I downloaded backgammon to my xbox360 and have been playing that more than my regular games! I can kick the easy guy's ass, but normal I'm getting my ass kicked!

Defttones simple game to learn play one game and you'll get the basics. Strategy wise, I dunno.

[griz]

I must be miserably horrible.
Damn MSN teasing me, making me think I could win a few matches.

I get mostly trapped, only a couple numbers I can hit to move, and it rolls me double 5, three rolls in a row! Of course, 5 wasn't a good roll.

[moorehed]

i am a professional backgammon player. i have been making upwards of 5k a month for the past year and a half.

[moorehed]

okay not really ;)

[Nesbit]

It seemed like everytime my opponent had to hit one specific roll to knock me out they would. It would probobly be best to only play against other dvdtalkers if possible.

[mgbfan]

Haha - the thing about backgammon is that a good player can look lucky a lot. It's because good players set themselves up so a variety of rolls help them.

Though I do know the pain of going to a race with a nice lead only to see your opponent roll 66, 65, 44, 64, etc. It's worse than poker for bad beats sometimes.

[actyper]

Oh man that was frustrating, I lost my 1st 6 games. I think game #2 put me on tilt, had a huge lead and I kept on getting 1-2, 1-3 etc, while my opponent was pulling off high doubles.

[mgbfan]

Heh - I had a fish on the line last night (no, ac, it wasn't you!), for some bigger stakes. The dude just made terrible plays, really poor decisions with the checkers and worse decisions with the cube, but the dice just bailed him out time and again. If anything was open of mine, he'd hit it. And he'd sit with two blots on his home row and me on the bar, and time and again I couldn't hit.

It's a fun game, but it can be frustrating. It's worse than poker for bad beats. But on the other hand, you go in knowing that luck is a big part, so you gotta stay on an even keel.

[moorehed]

<b>NEW SIGNUP BONUS: StaffPoker.com</b>
Network: B2B (martins,24h,etc)

Bonus: 30% up to 150Euros, clears in 30 days with 750VIP points (1 vip point per hand raked at least .35c)

Open an account at Staffpoker and we will give you a 30% deposit bonus (max. €150). Enter deposit bonus code "STAFFNEW30" when you deposit money for the first time. Your bonus will be paid out after 30 days with the requirement that you have earned 750 VIP-points.

<b>PLUS</b> if you signup using username referal code frnd_bonus you will get an extra 25Euro at 200 VIP points,

<b>PLUS</b> they give you a bit of cash back at the end of the month depending how you played maybe an extra 5-10E for 750 VIP (i got 30E this month)

so it adds up to 150+25+~5, or ~180E for 750 raked. I am playing .25/.50 NL and it is very fishy. very fishy.

good luck!

[asabase]

Backgammon blows. Out of 17 games, I had more double rolls exactly 3 times. Only two times did we have equal double rolls.

I think I lost all but 4 games. Cashed out with $10 more than I started at least.

[griz]

Oh man that was frustrating, I lost my 1st 6 games. I think game #2 put me on tilt, had a huge lead and I kept on getting 1-2, 1-3 etc, while my opponent was pulling off high doubles.

If I need high rolls, I get low rolls. If I need low rolls, I get high rolls, while my opponent gets the exact rolls he/she needs. Opponent can only move with a six. Six the first roll. How about a 1. Here it is.

I've only won 1 game out of 12'ish. 3 have been by 1 pip. Including the last 2 in a row. Although I've made a couple of silly mistakes, we can race, with me with a okay lead, and my opponent will win. The last game I had a very nice lead and good positions, but he gets his double second to last roll to win by 1 pip.

Oh yeah, I'm playing people with the lowest ratings, too.
I think this place has it out for people referred by mgbfan!

BTW, was I screwed with the bonuses? I only got the $20 "bonus20" bonus and not any others. I didn't get a referred bonus either. I did get $2 for giving a real email address. Yippee!

[actyper]

You should have gotten a $10 inactive referred by mdoeden bonus if you went through him. Too bad they don't clear concurrently.

[mgbfan]

Haha - well, for what it's worth, actyper, you and Griz are the only two who actually bothered to go through me. So the others cost themselves some free money. I think that's called karma ;)

[asabase]

I was wondering what I did wrong to miss the other bonus. Oh well. I hate backgammon anyway. :p

[griz]

mgbfan, do I show up as a referral for you? Because I don't have a $10 pending.

[mgbfan]

Griz - it doesn't show by name, but I'm showing only one referral at the moment. Presumably, it's actyper. Did you sign up through the link and use the same email addy? If so, I'll contact support and ask them why you're not tracked to me.

[IamHydrogen1]

mgbfan, YGM. I wonder if this is the same network as the Play65 backgammon site. I cleared a couple of bonuses there as well. Even if you're as bad as me, you can still win 40% of the time.

[actyper]

Yes same network

[mgbfan]

Exact same network. I like Play65 a little better because they throw more freebies at me, but they're the same software and the same players.

[John Richmond]

Anybody played at English Harbour Poker? It's the same network as TigerGaming. I may need a referral.

[El Scorcho]

For all you micro-limit bonus sluts --

no1poker.com is a b2b network skin (like martinspoker) that has a 50% up to €200 bonus upon signup. Use the code mentioned in the terms & conditions on the site.

3000 raked hands, non-contributed. It's primarily a no-limit site but there are .10/.20 limit tables almost always going if you want to grind it out there. A few .50/1 up to 2/4 limit tables going occassionally but not much.

Hands only have to be raked €0.05, meaning the pot has to hit €1 for €0.50/1 NL games and below, €1 for .50/1 limit games and below, and €5 for 1/2 limit games and higher.

Other B2B network sites require VIP points for their bonuses. This one requires raked hands and has a raked hand counter on their site.

[actyper]

Post your alias if the referafriend is worth it.

[El Scorcho]

Sure, it's DTSC for no1poker.

[actyper]

Martin's DECRELOAD

50% max 200e. 2000vip. 30 days.

booyah!

[moorehed]

2000vip. :(

[actyper]

Yeah good thing I've only done 600!

[El Scorcho]

Yeah I'm not chasing down 2000 VIP again.

[puzzlefighter99]

actyper,

what's your sn for no1poker? I'm going to sign-up and we might as well do a referral program similar to the PSO/ecasinodeals thread.

[actyper]

go ahead and use DTSC again. Not sure when I'm going to actually signup. Thanks though!

[puzzlefighter99]

El scorcho,

signed up for no1poker using your referral. Anyone that plans to sign up for no1poker from this thread I would appreciate the next referral.