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Poker Bonus Basics


Many players are unaware of the impact a poker bonus can have on their bankroll balance. Poker Sites offer bonuses to attract new poker players to their site, in the hope that once they have received the bonus they will like the software and games offered and continue to play. With so many different poker sites around, the site are becoming more and more competitive with the bonuses they offer!

If you go about poker bonuses in a logical manner it is very easy to make a large amount of cash from these bonus offers. I have personally known players to make substantial amounts of cash, but the key is going about “bonus whoring” in a structured way.

5 Key Poker Bonus Tips

Don’t spread your roll to thin. – It is best to work on one or two poker bonuses at a time, when players start to spread money around 5+ poker sites they can become confused and bonuses start being earned at a much slower rate.

Read the requirements. – It is advised you read the exact requirements for specific bonuses, don’t be tempted by big offers as they will often come attached with big requirements. Read through the guides we provide and you won’t find yourself confused by the bonus.

Have a plan. – Always start your bonus “unlocking” with a plan. Figure out what the best way to unlock the bonus is. Tournaments? or Cash Games? But never compromise your bankroll to clear a bonus! Stick within your limits and stick to the games your best at.

Check back regularly. – As you are probably aware online poker rooms want your business. They don’t want you to clear the bonus and then leave the site. So many of the top online poker sites will offer you more and more “reload” bonuses to keep you depositing money. Whilst these may seem like a waste of time, if you read the terms and conditions you will often find these bonuses are player friendly.

Bonus money is real money. – Remember, once you have cleared your bonus it is your money it is no longer the poker sites money. Treat this money like you would your normal money, don’t start treating it any differently.

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