brael Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 This e-mail just in from Poker.co.uk. The tourney is similar to Dollar Up but with only $200.00 added. YOU ARE INVITED TO… The Poker.co.uk BIG BUCK TOURNAMENT SATURDAY 4TH MARCH Registration Opens: 22:00GMT (17:00EST) Tournament Starts: 00:00GMT (19:00EST) (Saturday at Midnight) Buy-In: $1+$0.10 Plus: $200 Added to the Prizepool! SUNDAY 5TH MARCH Registration Opens: 17:00GMT (12:00EST) Tournament Starts: 19:00GMT (14:00EST) Buy-In: $1+$0.10 Plus: $200 Added to the Prizepool! --------------- STOP PRESS !! ------------- To help you on your way, we'll double your money! Act now and get on your first deposit! Terms and Conditions: This offer is available from 12:00GMT on 3rd March 2006 – 23:59GMT on 6th March 2006 for all players who have never deposited before. Players will receive 100% up to $200 on their first deposit when depositing via credit/debit card or any direct transfers with Webdollar. This offer is not subject to deposits made manually through the Poker.co.uk Support Team. The bonus will be placed into the player’s bonus account and released at a rate of $1 for every $2 raked. The bonus account will expire at 23:59GMT on the 31st September 2006. Players are still entitled to receive the new player’s $100 bonus on top of this first time deposit bonus promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friskyfitz Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up just got the very same thing right now.... Interesting sign up bonus too in the T & C's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brael Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up just got the very same thing right now.... Interesting sign up bonus too in the T & C's Same thing crossed my mind. I take it the new player $100.00 bonus is the same as SO's? Add to that the other bonus that's released at $1 for every $2 of rake then it looks quite attractive. :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up this IS very interesting (the bonus , not the $up ;)) Have we an affiliate link to this site? because I am keen to give it a go Thanks Damo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up Have we an affiliate link to this site? because I am keen to give it a go We haven't at the moment ..... just looking into it :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up righty-o - just let me know (tho before the offer runs out!) Ta Damo We haven't at the moment ..... just looking into it :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up Here you go...... :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up crikey that was quick Thanks GaF Damo (off to hunt for the wifes debit card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol ) :cheers Here you go...... :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up Worth noting as well, they have a list of "banned" countries, and Hungary is on the list :ok (as is the UK).... Of course Hungarian players on other Boss Sites will still be seen at the table, but poker.co.uk exclusive events should have no Hungarians :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up just a quick question - as an affiliate how much do we get for me signing up through the banner? is it a one off or is it based on cash wagered/rake taken - just interested And where does the money go? is this what pays for the racing days out and stuff? (just want to make sure I get my fair share of the spoils! LOL) Damo :cheers pm is fine :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePro19 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up just a quick question - as an affiliate how much do we get for me signing up through the banner? is it a one off or is it based on cash wagered/rake taken - just interested And where does the money go? is this what pays for the racing days out and stuff? (just want to make sure I get my fair share of the spoils! LOL) Damo :cheers pm is fine :) Been there, asked the question, got the answer, and the t-shirt, and the slap in the face! In other words, don't ask, just reg. Mind you, GaF will probably be nice to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up Brill could you make mine a large tee please, as I am broad shouldered. One assumes that it has the PL logo on it? Damo :cheers Been there' date=' asked the question, got the answer, and the t-shirt, and the slap in the face! In other words, don't ask, just reg. Mind you, GaF will probably be nice to you.[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePro19 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up Brill could you make mine a large tee please, as I am broad shouldered. One assumes that it has the PL logo on it? Damo :cheers Erm... actually, didn't get a t-shirt, just a slap in the face! :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up Hey Pro, it all depends how the question is asked ;) just a quick question - as an affiliate how much do we get for me signing up through the banner? is it a one off or is it based on cash wagered/rake taken - just interested And where does the money go? is this what pays for the racing days out and stuff? (just want to make sure I get my fair share of the spoils! LOL) Damo :cheers pm is fine :) Damo ..... I haven't read the details, however from the banner, it looks to be the same as the deal you mentioned ..... i.e. a $100 bonus after x raked hands ... I suspect it is structured the same as the deal you mentioned.... What happens with the income for PL? Well first of all, there are a lot of conditions attached to any bonus for PL - and not as many are generated as you might think ..... for example Pitbull Poker when the Pro asked the question didn't generate anyone who met the conditions to get any income for PL (the last time I checked), despite the huge interest and a fair number of people signing up through the banner. The conditions are no secret and usually freely available on the site if you wish to view it. So what happens to any funds generated? Well it goes into central PL funds which then go to pay for things like Sandown, as well as web hosting fees. As I've said before though - at the moment the Poker forum isn't generating any income for PL ..... when(if!) it is I hope that we will be able to persuade Paul to release some for Poker events (online and offline) - but that's probably a way off yet (seeing how it's going so far!!) Is it a bounty or percentage? It can be either or both and varies from site to site .... again though - the info is usually freely available on the site if you are interested. EDIT Just to add - there is no compulsion on anyone to use PL links ..... you can choose to use the links here, use someoone elses links, or use no links .... if you use PL links then the poker room supports PL, if you use someoone elses links then the poker room supports someoone else, if you use noones links, then the poker room supports noone (but don't give you any extra!!) - the choice is yours ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masterplan Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up i've spotted something similar on parbet, $200 cheaproll $1+$0.10. might also be worth looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up http://www.poker.co.uk/totalgambler/ $2K Freeroll FYI Damo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up have a $200 daily freeroll at 6pm GMT - maxed out at 1000 entrants so no value there then! Damo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2damnhype Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up Damo - it says that freeroll was on Feb 5th(?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePro19 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up Didn't know whether to put this here or on the Cheating thread. Anyway, was just looking at the poker.co.uk website and found this... If management suspects such an activity, the player(s) accused will be investigated. Players found to have been, or reasonably suspected of cheating in any form, will have their account privileges terminated throughout Boss Media’s casinos indefinitely. Using the standard of “beyond a reasonable doubt" to indicate cheating, Poker.co.uk has the right to confiscate any funds won while cheating. Confiscated funds will be distributed to victim players. Boss Media/Poker.co.uk will never keep confiscated funds. I wonder if the $180k (or was it $140k) was distributed amongst the other players? :unsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePro19 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up Ok, just been looking at the banking details. Poker.co.uk uses WebDollar. Had experience of them before, I think it was on Gala Poker... another Boss Media site. Anyway, they deal in dollars. That's not a problem, but what is a problem is that they have one exchange rate for depositing and another one for withdrawing. Can't rememeber the exact rates, but I think I deposited £20, played one hand at a cash table (required to get into a freeroll... which was subsequently cancelled!) and won about $3. When I came to withdraw all that was in there was £20.19. That that is some rip-off! Further, I wrote an email to WebDollar asking them to explain this, and to this day I still haven't had a reply. I know most of the PL'ers like the Boss Media setup, but I personally wouldn't... I'll re-phrase... WON'T deposit to WebDollar. I've already asked the question in another thread, but I don't know if anyone has looked any further into it... what about the iPoker network sites for the new PL home? The likes of Betfred, Playgate, CDPoker, Titan. Ever since I found £1.18 in my playgate account over a week ago, I have been playing $1 6-player turbos there. For such small stakes, most of the games are generally of pretty good quality. And they do have a number of 'guaranteed' tourneys for little cost, i.e. $1, $2, $5 etc. Haven't looked into despositing and withdrawing rules yet, but I'd be grateful if someone else would have a look at the site(s) to see if it would be an alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up you have the option to deposit in sterling - that way you do not get charged for the exchange rate - so when you sign up your webdollar account it is sorted I haven't had a problem when I have done it like this Damo Ok, just been looking at the banking details. Poker.co.uk uses WebDollar. Had experience of them before, I think it was on Gala Poker... another Boss Media site. Anyway, they deal in dollars. That's not a problem, but what is a problem is that they have one exchange rate for depositing and another one for withdrawing. Can't rememeber the exact rates, but I think I deposited £20, played one hand at a cash table (required to get into a freeroll... which was subsequently cancelled!) and won about $3. When I came to withdraw all that was in there was £20.19. That that is some rip-off! Further, I wrote an email to WebDollar asking them to explain this, and to this day I still haven't had a reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brael Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up That's not a problem' date=' but what is a problem is that they have one exchange rate for depositing and another one for withdrawing. [/quote'] No different really from buying/selling currency anywhere else tbh. Banks, for example, will always buy at one rate and sell at another so that they make some profit to cover the costs and fluctuations of exchange rates. If you bought USD then decided a split second later you didn't want it you would end up losing out. :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up I had fogotten how LOOSE players on the micro tables are on Boss Media am 3 tabling the 5c/10c NL to clear my bonus, have been playing 2 hours and I am $30+ to the good! I am getting a better hourly rate than my usual $10/$20 STT's LOL :rollin Damo EDIT: $35.56c profit in two hours - lovely ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up link is out of date - its on the 7th March at 8:15pm GMT Trust me :) Damo http://www.poker.co.uk/totalgambler/ $2K Freeroll FYI Damo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePro19 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up you have the option to deposit in sterling - that way you do not get charged for the exchange rate - so when you sign up your webdollar account it is sorted I haven't had a problem when I have done it like this Damo Will need to look into that. Didn't think I had the option when I did it through Gala Poker. Or do I need to go straight into WebDollar and do it there rather than through the poker room? And, Brael, yes I know banks have different exchange rates for currency. But 1) that's not something I do every day - I could with poker!, and 2) many sites DON'T charge, so I prefer to use those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up on webdollar - you can deposit in dollars, or deposit in sterling if the site is UK - it is the first choice you get after typing in your address etc and B4 confirming your card details ( I think) It says that this will mean you do not incur charges from your bank for the transaction - and all future transactions are also in sterling - so I depositied £120 odd pounds which came to about $203 dollars and I will withdraw £xxx which equates to $xxx Just a thought Damo Will need to look into that. Didn't think I had the option when I did it through Gala Poker. Or do I need to go straight into WebDollar and do it there rather than through the poker room? And, Brael, yes I know banks have different exchange rates for currency. But 1) that's not something I do every day - I could with poker!, and 2) many sites DON'T charge, so I prefer to use those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moFace Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up is there any sign up bonuses for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePro19 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up on webdollar - you can deposit in dollars' date=' or deposit in sterling [i']if the site is UK - it is the first choice you get after typing in your address etc and B4 confirming your card details ( I think) It says that this will mean you do not incur charges from your bank for the transaction - and all future transactions are also in sterling - so I depositied £120 odd pounds which came to about $203 dollars and I will withdraw £xxx which equates to $xxx Just a thought Damo Ok, I did it on Gala Poker. I assume that is an english site, but can't be sure. Anyway, I defintiely changed it to £'s and deposited £20... was equivalent to about $33. Played one hand on cash table, won about $3 and then withdrew everything... for a profit of 19p. It's not bank charges, they use a diffeent exchange rate for depositing and withdrawing... it does actually say this when you look further into it. If I hadn't have done it almost immediately and knew that $3 is a damn sight more than 19p, I wouldn't have noiticed. One thing is for sure... I wouldn't want to deposit £100 and then withdraw unless I have made a pretty big profit... which for me in online poker is generally unthinkable. Damo - could you try this for me please... Start the withdrawal process for £120 and see what it equates to in dollars (or $203 and see £'s equivalent). You can then abandon the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelopeys Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up I'm in tonight... as PL Pene :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedonist Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Re: Poker.co.uk version of Dollar Up [ Damo - could you try this for me please... Start the withdrawal process for £120 and see what it equates to in dollars (or $203 and see £'s equivalent). You can then abandon the process. I made a post on a similar matter a couple of days ago: This week I withdrew $100 from my poker.com sit and go winnings to my Neteller account and received £56.18 which is 1.77 The same day I deposited $50 at another site and Neteller charged £29.27 which is a rate of 1.71. Another thing which I find confusing is that at Blue Square I have won $92. I have never deposited but my account is in Pounds sterling and shows £52.08. My amount available in dollars is now $90.94, I assume the dollar has gone up in value!!! :unsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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