888 bonus

DennisG · Sep 10,2008, 06:28 PM

Alright, I have been playing online for quite some time now (2? years), and I do alright. I play at Tilt (without rb, which pisses me off)..but have opened an account at 888, and as most of you know they do a first deposit bonus of 400, with 25% instant. Not knowing much about bonuses and costs of bonuses with points..etc...is this site worth putting 400 bucks into and leaving there? I am a sng player for the most part, 50&100 buck levels are my normal range...will it pay to go for the max bonus?

Thanks in advance..

Graham · Sep 10,2008, 06:33 PM

They have a $50 double or nothing tourney which is pretty cool. 8 players and top 4 get double their money back. If you can consistently come top 4 you could probably make a killing at these. They also seem to fill up the $50 full ring too. I am not sure how busy their $100 games are, but the $50s seem to fill up consistently and there are loads of fish.

Chuckieland · Sep 11,2008, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ihaveyourname

Alright, I have been playing online for quite some time now (2? years), and I do alright. I play at Tilt (without rb, which pisses me off)..but have opened an account at 888, and as most of you know they do a first deposit bonus of 400, with 25% instant. Not knowing much about bonuses and costs of bonuses with points..etc...is this site worth putting 400 bucks into and leaving there? I am a sng player for the most part, 50&100 buck levels are my normal range...will it pay to go for the max bonus?

Thanks in advance..

888.com is the worse site to have money and leaving there.
because they charge 10% dorman fee
Pacific Poker is silently emptying idle accounts. *UPDATED - PACIFIC RETURNS MONEY* - Two Plus Two Poker Forum

DennisG · Sep 11,2008, 04:16 PM

That is an interesting read..hmm..I should go check my accounts at Stars, PP, and UB I guess...lol

ReefAquarium · Sep 11,2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuckieland

888.com is the worse site to have money and leaving there.
because they charge 10% dorman fee
Pacific Poker is silently emptying idle accounts. *UPDATED - PACIFIC RETURNS MONEY* - Two Plus Two Poker Forum

The crooks at absolute are even worse! they take everything!

Absolute Poker | Terms & Conditions Of Use

12. ABANDONMENT OF ACCOUNT BALANCE.
If you do not access your AbsolutePoker account by "logging in" to your Account by using your User ID and password for a period of ninety (90) days, your Account will be closed and the entire Account Balance will be deemed abandoned and forfeited; provided however, such requirement for log in and entry is not and does not constitute any requirement whatsoever for you to play any Game, deposit funds or participate in any activity at AbsolutePoker other than logging in.

Graham · Sep 11,2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefAquarium

The crooks at absolute are even worse! they take everything!

Absolute Poker | Terms & Conditions Of Use

12. ABANDONMENT OF ACCOUNT BALANCE.
If you do not access your AbsolutePoker account by "logging in" to your Account by using your User ID and password for a period of ninety (90) days, your Account will be closed and the entire Account Balance will be deemed abandoned and forfeited; provided however, such requirement for log in and entry is not and does not constitute any requirement whatsoever for you to play any Game, deposit funds or participate in any activity at AbsolutePoker other than logging in.

Wow! That is pretty shocking. Never even knew that existed.

schabs · Sep 11,2008, 06:57 PM

Graham, I have an account on FT already with rakeback, is there any way I can change rakeback sites?

DennisG · Sep 11,2008, 10:54 PM

I am loving this place already..lmfao

I deposited 200.00 earlier, figure I will get the 50 now..and the other 150 as I complete the terms..yet it still says I am only to get 150.00 bonus (with no instant yet)...so I click live help

Dennis : whats up with the deposit bonus?
I thought I got 100% with 25% instant?

Connie N.: Welcome to 888 Live Chat! We are glad to be of service. Whilst I try to locate your Pacific Poker account with your given email address, please confirm the first 2 characters of your password.
Dennis : xx
Dennis : xx
Dennis : it says my bonus is only 150.00
Connie N.: Thanks. Please hold while I get your records
Connie N.: how much have you deposited
Dennis : 200
Dennis : 150 would make sense if I was immediately credited 50 dollars, but I haven't been
Connie N.: there is no bonus for your first deposit Dennis
Dennis : what do you mean no bonus?

Dennis : all the ads say 100% bonus with 25% instant.
Dennis : Pacific Poker Review

Get 100% up to $400 with 25% as an instant bonus on your first deposit.
Dennis : Right from your ads. Could I speak with a supervisor?
Connie N.: yes that is correct but on your account I see that you did not receive the bonus, please hold while I confirm this

Ok...this has taken nearly 20 minutes...lol..I will update..

Ok..the finale..

Dennis : Why wouldn't I recieve the bonus?
Connie N.: I will confirm this please hold Dennis

*silent treatment here for a few minutes*

Dennis : ?
Connie N.: ok the Dennis let me welcome you to our family and wish you the best of luck at the games, the bonus will now be added shortly as you have just deposited. *an hour?* You will receive 25% and the remaining 75% will be credited after you have meet the wager requirements
Dennis : Ok, thanks.

Shouldn't the bonus thing just be auto in the system

Chuckieland · Sep 12,2008, 02:27 AM

what's the clearing rate?
dealt or contribute?
if bonus is good clearing rate, i'll support the fourm by signup.

Chuckieland · Sep 12,2008, 02:39 AM

holly crap
that is 2nd worse bonus i have seem....(doyle's room is worse)
dennis, i hope you play at 888.com because you like it there, not because getting that bonus......
when you clear that 200 bonus,...(the same amount of effort, you can probly clear $1400bonus else where)

Graham · Sep 12,2008, 03:31 AM

Dennis, please PM me your account details. I will take care of this for you.

DennisG · Sep 12,2008, 12:37 PM

I am only playing there because of this forum...and the games it hosts there.....Graham, as of this morning, I still haven't received my instant bonus...there is a shocker. Will PM you.
Likely, I won't stick around to clear the bonus..lol..

DennisG · Sep 12,2008, 02:21 PM

I am just doing this for amusement now.

This morning, this took about 45 minutes...

Delorese C. has joined.
Dennis: Hi there, I am wondering why I haven't received my "instant bonus" as of yet.

Delorese C.: Hi! Welcome to 888 chat. My name is Delorese, and I will be assisting you today.
Delorese C.: Please hold whilst I try to locate your Pacific Poker account with your given E-mail address.
Dennis: this was supposed to have been taken care of yesterday.
Delorese C.: One moment please...

*this time frame was about 15 minutes alone*

Delorese C.: I have located your account. Before we proceed, please confirm the first 2 characters of your password.
Dennis: xx
Delorese C.: One moment please...
Delorese C.: Thank you. Please hold while I review your account.
Delorese C.: are you referring to your first time deposit bonus?
Dennis: yes
Dennis: 25% was supposed to be instant
Dennis: yesterday, I was told it would be credited shortly.
Delorese C.: I will forward your information to the relevant department and you will receive an email response within 15 minutes.
Dennis : Thanks...

An hour later, and still no email.

DennisG · Sep 13,2008, 10:41 AM

LOL...I log in this morning, only to see no bonus still...

I click the chat help...again...and get Delorese...again..

I closed the window before I could save the convo unfortunately...but I did finally get my bonus..it went the same as yesterday in this regard..

Delorese C.: Hi! Welcome to 888 chat. My name is Delorese, and I will be assisting you today.
Delorese C.: Please hold whilst I try to locate your Pacific Poker account with your given E-mail address.
Dennis: this was supposed to have been taken care of yesterday.
Delorese C.: One moment please...

*this time frame was about 15 minutes alone*

Delorese C.: I have located your account. Before we proceed, please confirm the first 2 characters of your password.
Dennis: xx
Delorese C.: One moment please...
Delorese C.: Thank you. Please hold while I review your account.

Then she apologised for me not getting my bonus...then said it should be in there now....and it was added at that point....Why couldn't this be done from the start? According to their Terms, instant bonuses...
"(C) The Instant Bonus will be remitted directly into the new player's account upon his/her first deposit."

It only took about 3 days though...yay.

DennisG · Sep 13,2008, 10:54 PM

Another 888 question..anyone know how to check previous hand history there? opponents cards I mean...I can see the playback..I also can't find where to save my hand history to my computer...Anyone?