PokerStars VIP Program Rewards and Bonuses FAQ

What is a VIP Player Point?
Every time you earn a Frequent Player Point (FPP) by playing in a cash game or tournament, you earn a VPP. Note that bonus FPPs, such as those accrued through elite status, do not qualify for VPPs. Specifically, the following do not accrue VPPs:
1. You play (and win) a 1,000 FPP satellite that awards a seat into a 10,000 FPP satellite. You choose to unregister from that larger satellite and take the 10,000 FPPs. They do not accrue VPPs.
2. Bonus FPPs that you accrued through the VIP FPP program. For instance, suppose you are a SilverStar VIP. SilverStar members receive an instant 50% FPP bonus. So if you earn 400 FPPs in a week, we give you 200 bonus FPPs. Each of the 400 FPPs that you earn gets you a VPP; the 200 bonus FPPs we give you do not.
3. FPPs that we may give you for completing surveys, etc.
When did the VIP Club program begin?
The VIP Club began on January 1st, 2006 at which point you begin with zero VPPs. You can start accruing your VPPs the same day.
How long does my status last?
Status in the SilverStar, GoldStar and PlatinumStar tiers lasts until the end of the calendar month following the month in which you qualified, unless you requalify for that level or qualify for a higher level. So, if you accrue 3000 VPPs between June 1st and June 20th, you have achieved GoldStar status for the month of June. That status will continue through the end of July. If you requalify during July (another 3000 VPPs), it will continue through the end of August, and so forth.

Once you have earned the required 100,000 VPPs you're a Supernova VIP through at least the end of January of the following year. In addition, we will extend your status on a month-by-month basis from February through the month of September, provided you continue to earn at least 10,000 VPPs every month, missing no more than one month of 10,000 VPP accrual.

Once you have earned the required 1,000,000 VPPs you're a Supernova Elite VIP through at least the end of January of the following year. In addition, we will extend your status on a month-by-month basis from February through the month of September, provided you continue to earn at least 50,000 VPPs every month, missing no more than one month of 50,000 VPP accrual.
I understand that if I qualify for SilverStar VIP status during May, I keep that status through the end of June, even if I don't qualify during June. Do I still get the bonus FPPs during June?
Yes. You are a SilverStar VIP throughout June, including accruing bonus FPPs.
If I have enough FPPs to purchase an item, but do not currently have the required VIP status (e.g. GoldStar), can I still purchase the item?
No, you must have the required number of FPPs and also be the necessary status level for the reward, at the moment you make the purchase. For example, if you were a GoldStar VIP in February, but it's now April and you are currently SilverStar, you will not be able to purchase GoldStar-only items at that time.
Do extra FPPs that I earn in the VIP program count towards earning PokerStars deposit bonuses?
No, they don't.
How can I check my status?
Full information about your tier status, month-to-date VPPs and year-to-date VPPs, as well as your FPP balance, can be found in your PokerStars Cashier window.
Can I transfer VPPs to another player on PokerStars?
No. You cannot transfer FPPs or VPPs to another player.
Do VPPs expire?
Yes. You actually have two VPP counters: one monthly (which determines your BronzeStar, SilverStar, GoldStar, or PlatinumStar status), and a yearly counter (which determines your Supernova status). The monthly counter resets on the first of each month; the yearly counter resets every January 1st.
Will you have VPP tournaments to which you buy in with VPPs?
No. They are simply a system by which you track your play at PokerStars.
If my VPP counter is reset at the end of every month, how will I ever achieve Supernova status?
We actually maintain two counters - a monthly one for the Silver/Gold/Platinum levels, and a yearly one for Supernova status.
Where can I see a schedule of freeroll tournaments for VIP Club members?
All the information is here: VIP Club freeroll tournaments.
Where can I find a complete list of items that I can buy with my FPPs?
The VIP store will show you all items available for purchase. Please note that some items require elite status to purchase, either SilverStar, GoldStar, PlatinumStar or Supernova status depending on the specific items.
So I understand I can buy into PokerStars tournaments and other tournaments with my FPPs?
Yes. To learn more see buying into tournaments with your FPP Credits.
Do my FPPs expire?
FPP Credits only expire if you do not earn any FPP Credits within one calendar year. For instance, if you earn any Frequent Player Points in the year 2008, your FPPs will not expire that year. However, if you earn no FPPs in the 2009 calendar year, your FPPs will expire on January 1st, 2010.
How much play does it take to earn a trip to the *WSOP main event?
It depends on the individual's specific playing habits, but probably in the range of 250,000 VPP-earning hands or the equivalent in tournament play. For a player who plays four tables at a time for twenty hours a week, this can be accomplished in less than a year.

If you have more questions about the PokerStars VIP Club, please e-mail us at support@pokerstars.com.

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