PlayersOnly Poker

Although PlayersOnly is less than four years in operation, it has quickly become one of the most popular poker sites, entertaining players from all across the world. As many newcomers come through the adjoining casino and sportsbook, the majority of the player base consists of rookies learning the ropes, making it a good place to go for some easy competition. There is a respectable amount of tournaments offered at PlayersOnly as well as a wide variety of bonuses and promotions.

$650 Signup Bonus

At PlayersOnly, new players are rewarded with a 100% first-deposit bonus to the value of $650. This bonus is earned by playing in real money tournaments and ring games, where players receive ‘Frequent Player Points’ (FPPs). For tournaments, one FPP is awarded for every $1 in entry fees, while for ring games a point is earned for every $1 taken in raked hands. PlayersOnly also measure points exactly to the value of the rake, so for a rake of $1.50, 1.5 FPPs will be awarded.

Each FPP will account for $0.6 towards the bonus and once you reach $10, this portion will be released into your account. Players have up to 90 days to claim the full 100% of their bonus, which will be begin on the day you make your first deposit.

PlayersOnly also runs a weekly ‘Welcome Freeroll’ tournament for new members, which features a prize pool of $500. To be eligible for a free seat in the tournament you must first deposit money into your account. Currently, the Freeroll runs each Wednesday at 10:30pm ET.

5% Reload Bonus

Another attractive promotion is the 5% Reload Bonus, which is earned by depositing funds via one of the site’s eWallet transfer solutions – UseMyWallet for players in the US, Moneybookers for North America and Neteller for the rest of the world. However, this promotion is only offered to players with an account open for 3 months and who have made at least $1000 in deposits and withdrawals.

Refer a Friend

Always a popular promotion is the Refer a Friend bonus and, at PlayersOnly, they offer a $50 bonus for every new member you bring to the site. However, there are certain terms and conditions that will need to be met: you must have made a deposit before your friend; they must make a deposit of at least 50%; and they also need to play 100 raked hands before you can receive your bonus. You can refer as many new players as you like, but the bonus is strictly one per customer.

Gold Stacks Loyalty Program

The PlayersOnly ‘Gold Stacks’ loyalty program is based on the accumulation of FPPs, which are collected via ‘Gold Chips’ and ‘Gold Cards’. FPPs are displayed in a ‘Gold Chip Meter’ and when it is full you are awarded with one Gold Chip, which can be used to claim merchandise, such as books and DVDs, in their online store.

However, the Gold Card is far more appealing, giving players four different ways to win a cash prize. When your hole card matches the ‘Gold’ card you are entered into a daily lottery as well as a draw for a grand prize. There are also guaranteed cash prizes and, through their sportsbook, entry into weekly races.