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Online poker bonuses

All new players have the right of a bonus

When you sign up in an online poker room you have the right to take a bonus for a new player. Usually, it is pro-cent of the first deposit: normally 100% or higher. You will need to earn poker points in order to actually get the bonus money. Afew of the poker rooms also offer no deposit bonuses just to give the players the chance to test their software and the thrill of the real money play.
Poker Room
Network
Bonus
No Deposit Bonus
US Players
Visit
         
Prima
€500
-
no
888
$400
-
no
Ongame
$2000
-
no
iPoker
$500
-
no
Entraction
€1000
-
no
Sky
£1000
£10
no
Boss Media
€1000
-
no
iPoker
$600
-
no
Ongame
$2500
-
no
Boss Media
€1000
-
no
iPoker
$1000
-
no
Prima
$200
5$
no
Ongame
$1600
-
no
Cake
$600
-
no
iPoker
$600
-
no
Prima
€2000
-
no
iPoker
$500
-
no
iPoker
$600
-
no
private
$600
-
no
private
$800
-
no
private
$550
-
yes
iPoker
$600
-
no
Merge
$200
-
no
Prima
€100
-
no
Cake
$600
-
yes
iPoker
$600
-
no
private
$200
2,500$
no
Entraction
€5,000
-
no
Cake
$600
-
no
Yatahay
$1000
-
yes

Poker bonus clearing

How to take advantage of the bonuses

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There are two main types of poker bonuses: those which require for a certain amount of points to be earned before releasing the actual bonus (which is the most common) and bonuses credited directly after the deposit and the players can use (but cannot withdraw before a certain amount of points is earned).

To release a bonus could be easy or hard depending on the bonus conditions the poker rooms apply. It is recommendable to play a little bit more tight during bonus release so you can take advantage of the whole amount. Also you can build a different strategy while clearing bonus due to the fact that even if your ROI is around 0 the amount of the bonus will make this play profitable for you.

Second deposit bonuses
A few of the poker rooms offer the so called: "reload bonuses" which are bonuses for the second (or a new) deposit with them. Part of these rooms organise them monthly and the other part just from time to time like a awakening call to their players.
You will need to follow up you promotional letters from such poker rooms. Such promotions are similar to the first deposit bonus and have requirements to fulfil before you can actually take advantage of this opportunity.Comment

Do you know?

Except the unique deposit bonuses most of the poker rooms offer tickets for one or a series of freerolls exclusive for new depositors. These freerolls generally are a good place to increase you your bankroll due to the fact that they are played by a small number of players and guarantee price pool.
There are rooms which will invite you for such kind of private freerolls from time to time and so it is good if you follow up your email for such promotions.Comment

Bankroll management

To be a successful poker player you need to have a complex set of skills: not only concerning the game directly but also indirectly like the right mentality. Looking on each game as a small investment: once you put the money on the table consider them lost until you cash out of the table. Not allowing your game to be influenced by any emotions is the very important border between profitable and unprofitable players.Comment