Stars Rewards PokerStars is a new VIP rakeback system. How to get Stars Rewards bonuses for rake at PokerStars How Stars Rewards Points are awarded

Two years ago, PokerStars updated the old loyalty program, which became known as Stars Rewards. Danish players were the first to be allowed to try the new rakeback system in practice, and then continued testing for the rest of the world. The new loyalty program is aimed not only at regulars, but also at beginners who can earn extra money.

In today's article, we will tell you what the essence of the updated loyalty program is, what rules it uses, and what gifts can be received by opening chests.

The activity of each poker room is primarily a business, the purpose of which is to make money. While the poker players are playing at the tables, the room charges thema small percentage of the commission for using the room - rake... Considering the number of players on the site, the amount of commissions is colossal, some of which go to the players according to the rakeback system.

Rakeback is an important aspect of the game, which allows players to have a stable additional income. Until 2017, the PokerStars loyalty program assumed the promotion of VIP levels from bronze to Supernova Elite. During the promotion, players received bonus points, which they spent on valuable prizes in the PokerStars store. The highest VIP status in the former loyalty program returned players up to 70% of the commission.

But these conditions changed to new ones and the new loyalty program acquired a completely different character, and regular players immediately felt the deterioration of the PokerStars rakeback conditions. The biggest hit for seasoned regulars was the elimination of Supernova Elite status and the reduction in rakeback.

The real rakeback system is simple enough. During each real money distribution, the player earns Stars Rewards Points. As the points increase, a special progress bar increases. As soon as the level of progress reaches the limit, you get a chest, inside which is hidden a valuable gift.

Poker Stars Rewards offers 6 chests of different colors, each of which is valuable in its own way:

It seems that such a loyalty program is incredibly profitable and straightforward, because a platinum case is quite capable of compensating for all the rake paid in games. A trick in the theory of probability, according to which the chance of receiving the maximum gift is equal to 0.0001%.

Each player can move on to smaller and larger gifts, depending on how many prizes you received in 28 days. In order to move on to larger gifts, you must receive 10 prizes of the same type within the specified period. Bigger gifts require more points. Your prizes will be lower if you do not receive any gifts within 28 days. This rule applies to all types of gifts, while you cannot go below the level of the blue chest.

Earning Stars Rewards Points

At first glance, the essence of the new loyalty system is clear, but many are wondering how Stars Rewards points are awarded and how to earn Star Coins Pokerstars?

Points can be earned in three different ways:

• Take part in tournaments and cash games;
• Play at online casinos;
• Bet on sports in the client of the room.

In poker, Stars Rewards Points can be earned in the following ways:

• 45 points per $ 1 rake in multi-table.
• 100 points per $ 1 rake in Cash Game, ZOOM, Sit & Go.

At some poker tables, points are not paid: pot-limit and no-limit games with blinds from $ 5 / $ 10, mix-8 tables from $ 20 / $ 40, tables with a fixed limit from $ 20 / $ 40.

To speed up the receipt of gifts, you can use boosters that speed up the process of opening a new chest, doubling the points earned. For example, if you are the lucky owner of a 20-point booster, then the next points earned will be multiplied by two.

To activate the booster, click on the special button in the client interface. The use of boosters is limited to once in an 8-hour interval, after which the player receives a new one.

What Stars Rewards prizes can be counted on

By opening chests, the player can receive the following types of gifts:

1. StarsCoins, which are in-game currency with their own solvency. Coins can be redeemed in the Stars Rewards Store for gifts and real money into the account, depending on the amount in the account. For every thousand coins, you get $ 10 on your balance. StarsCoin is used for exchange transactions in the room's store, and sometimes as a buy-in to some satellites. StarCoins in Pokerstars can only be obtained from chests. They cannot be transferred, gifted or withdrawn.
2. Moneyinto the account that can be used in any games.
3. Tournament ticketsto participate in various competitions. Invitations to Special Stars Rewards Freerolls are often available
4. Stars Rewards Points, allowing you to quickly fill the progress bar and get the next prize.

Stars Rewards Store

If you have accumulated enough StarsCoins, you can visit the room's store and choose the following gifts for yourself:

1. Cloth. In this section you can buy branded hats, T-shirts, shirts and sweatshirts. The cost of things starts from 500 to 4000 coins.
2. Accessories. Here you can buy cups, plates, flasks, ashtrays, logic games, basketballs, cases and chargers from 700 to 3000 StarsCoin.
3. Security software in the form of licensed antivirus Avira Internet Security Suite 2018 or RSA Security Token, which costs from 1800 to 4000 coins.
4. Poker related products. This includes card protectors, poker sets, chips and decks separately. There are also All-in triangles, big and small buttons on the showcase. Prices for goods in this category start from 1200 to 15000 StarsCoin.
5. Literature. If you have accumulated more than 1700 starkoins, you can purchase the comic "A World Apart" autographed by the creator.
6. Sweet gifts. A Chocolat ZBOX box will cost from 6,000 to 9,000 coins.
7. On the counter of the PokerStars store, you can find tickets for tournaments worth from $ 0.25 to $ 50. The purchase of an invitation will cost from 30 to 5500 coins.
8. Charitable contributions. You can donate blood money to the account of one of the charitable organizations. Such a donation costs 2,000 starkoins.
9. You can exchange coins for real money in the store. You can buy a fixed amount from $ 10, $ 25, $ 100 to $ 1000 and it will cost from 1000 to 100,000 coins, respectively.

Finding a store is easy. Go to the "My Stars" section, which is located in the client's main menu. Then go to the Stars Rewards Store and choose a profitable trade. By the way, the client allows you to see more products on the showcase than the website.

How to become a member of the Stars Reward loyalty program

It's easy to become a member of the Stars Rewards loyalty program. To do this, follow these small instructions:

1. Go to the client of the room and go through the authorization.
2. Go to the "My Stars" section.
3. Sign up for the Stars Reward program and start playing.

Frequently asked Questions

Can you only earn points for playing real money poker?

No. Stars Reward Points can be earned in casinos and sports betting. Moreover, the number of points received depends on the size of the bet. For example, playing roulette will give you 1 point for a $ 1.5 bet. For every dollar in express sports betting, you will receive 5.5 StarCoin.

Does the program work for the PokerStars Sochi version?

Yes. The loyalty program is the same for all products of the room and reservations. Poker Stars Sochi is focused on Russian-speaking players, so the showcase may differ slightly from client versions for other countries. Also, bets and casinos are not available in the Sochi version.

Where can I go if I have questions about Stars Rewards?

In order to resolve existing issues regarding the loyalty program, you should write to. You can contact specialists in different ways:

• Through an online request on the website;
• By e-mail address [email protected] ;
• On twitter at @StarsSupport.

What other promotions and bonuses does the room have?

The room is generous with gifts for new users who have registered or made their first deposit. So, using the STARS600 promo code at the first deposit, you can double it up to $ 600. The bonus must be wagered. For every $ 10 of rake played, you will receive 180 points, after which you will receive the gift in installments as you wager it. Please wait ...

This is how the chests themselves look.

The indicator of the collection of reward points for opening a certain type of chest, as well as the status of the boost bar, are as follows:

After you have completely filled the reward points collection indicator for opening the chest. After pressing the button to open the chest, a window opens in front of you.

This is what the chest looks like before opening it:

And this is how it looks after you have watched the animation.

Translation of the Official Stars Rewards FAQ

Q: What is Stars Rewards?
A: Stars Rewards provides you with the opportunity to receive monetary compensation as well as additional winnings for your gaming activities.

Q: How can I join this program?
A: Stars Rewards is available to everyone, without exception, all you have to do is find the Stars Rewards widget in our software and click the “start” button to join the program and start earning extra loyalty points.

Q: How exactly can I earn extra loyalty points?
A: In poker, a player earns 100 loyalty points for every $ 1 of rake paid in both cash games and tournaments. The player does NOT earn points while playing pot-limit and no-limit cash games with blinds of $ 5 / $ 10 and above, in this kind of game as 8-games with blinds of $ 20 / $ 40 and above, as well as in other limit games with blinds $ 20 / $ 40 and above.

Q: Why did I receive a certain reward from the chest?
A: Rewards are personalized and based on your gaming preferences, giving you the best chance of enjoying the game you know and play the most. You will also receive StarsCoin in chests.

Q: How do I calculate the real value of my chest?
A: The rewards of the chests drop out randomly, so the real value of the chest cannot be calculated. However, the chests have a certain table of probabilities, with the help of which you can calculate the frequency of dropping out prizes, depending on the different types of chests. Each chest also gives you the opportunity to win a cash prize with the maximum set value. Below is a table with the probabilities of winning prizes. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the table shows only the probabilities for regular prizes. It does not include additional top prizes that are offered on a regular basis.

Q: How does the top prize payout system work?
A: Stars Rewards offers many top prizes on a regular basis that you can win in addition to your regular chest rewards. In some cases, larger chests may offer larger prizes.

Q: How do I determine how many reward points I need to earn to complete my progress bar?
A: The accrual of your reward points depends on the type of your chest, the indicator of which you are trying to fill in the course of the game. The rate of accrual is also personalized and based on your profile data. Some factors that can affect the rate of accrual are your most frequent game type, the amount of net deposits, and recent activity.

Q: Can I speed up or skip the animation for opening chests?
A: Yes, just click on the screen with your cursor to go to the end of the animation and see what reward you have received.

Q: What are the differences between the 6 types of chests?
A: The larger the chest, the more valuable it is. While the rewards for all chests are random, large chests not only give you more valuable prizes on average, but they also give you the chance to win the top prize with higher odds.

Q: What is StarsCoin?
A: StarsCoin is the currency you get from chests. This currency can be used to buy items in our store, to buy tickets for some offline events, or exchange them for cash or bonuses. $ 25 cash costs 2.500 starscoin, $ 100 for 10.000 or $ 1000 for 100.000

Q: Does StarsCoin burn?
A: StarsCoin will expire if you do not earn any Reward Points within the next 6 months. For example, if you earned at least 0.01

Q: Is my scoring progress bar burning out?
A: Yes, your progress bar is completely reset if you have no assets for a full 3 calendar months. The boost will also be reset until you get a new one when you start playing.

Q: Does an open chest burn up?
A: Yes, you have 3 months before your chest burns down. After 3 calendar months, it will no longer be possible to open the chest.

Q: How often can I get a boost? Does the boost option burn out if it is not used?
A: Players get the opportunity to boost the progress bar of reward points every 8 hours after the previous boost was used. The boost is reset if you are inactive for 3 calendar months.

Q: What is the percentage of rewards based on my rake?
A: Stars Rewards is not a traditional volume-based rakeback program. Stars Rewards offers randomized rewards within chests as well as personalized reward requirements.

Q: If I take part in only one type of game activity, does this mean that I will receive rewards only for this activity?
A: The vast majority of the time you receive rewards directly related to your gaming activity. If your area of ​​play is banned in your region (for example, sports betting or casino), or you simply stopped participating in a certain type of game at will, then you stop receiving rewards associated with that constant activity.

Q: What happens to my VIP status?
A: VIP statuses will expire as soon as the Stars Rewards program starts.

Q: Why am I not getting the X award?
A: Some rewards may not be available in your region. For more information about prohibited types of rewards in your region, contact the PokerStars support service.

Q: Can I opt out of receiving Stars Rewards Rewards?
A: Players cannot opt ​​out of receiving Stars Rewards Points. However, you can hide the scoring indicator at the poker tables in the client settings.

What is the actual value of the chest?

Despite the fact that PokerStars writes that "it is impossible to calculate the real value of the chest," we will calculate their approximate "value" using the probability table.

It should be borne in mind that prizes can be credited not only in money, but also in "rewards related to your gaming activity" - perhaps it will be tickets to tournaments, or free spins in a casino.

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All you have to do is register for the new VIP program and play poker at PokerStars. This way, you will quickly earn points for your first chest with individual rewards that match your basic preferences. Awards include cash prizes, tickets to tournaments, rates in all Stars products and various bonuses for players.

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How to earn your first prize?

Taking part in the drawing of cash prizes up to $ 1000 is not at all difficult:

1) Registering for Stars Rewards. To do this, go to the client's lobby and click on the "Start" button to the right of the player's icon. In the mobile application, registration is in the “My Stars” section.

2) We play for money or place bets. VIP Program Points are earned for playing cash games and for any bets on PokerStars products available in your country.

3) We receive gifts. When the progress bar is full of Stars Rewards, the player will receive a chest with rewards corresponding to their favorite games. Each thousand gifts must contain a prize of $ 1000.

Growth of rewards and probabilities

The number of prizes is not limited by anything, so the more points a player earns, the more gifts he will receive. Each next chest costs more and contains more valuable awards... Also, depending on the price of the gift, the likelihood of receiving an additional $ 1000 bonus increases.

The probability of getting a cash prize of $ 1000 in chests of various types.