Becoming a Supernova Elite
All the rewards and perks given to Supernova VIPs, plus a lot more.
Supernova Elite is the ultimate VIP status, and we have the rewards to match. As a member of this highly exclusive VIP Club level, you can expect massive milestone bonuses, free entry into the WCOOP main event, VIP Store discounts for major international tournaments and earning FPPs faster than a Supernova VIP. In short, there's almost no limit to what Supernova Elite status brings you.
Here’s what you’re entitled to when you become a Supernova Elite VIP:
| Benefit: | Details: |
|---|---|
| 5.0 FPP Multiplier | You earn 5 FPPs for every 1 VPP earned |
| Milestone Cash Credits | As you reach various VIP Milestones you can purchase special cash credits |
| Supernova Elite VIP Store Access | Ability to purchase exclusive Supernova Elite merchandise from the VIP Store using your FPP credits |
| Live Event Discounts | Receive substantial discounts in the VIP Store on packages to Main Events on the PokerStars EPT, LAPT, and APPT tours. |
| VIP Stellar Rewards | Cash rewards available in the VIP Store as you reach designated levels of yearly VPPs |
| Weekly VIP Tourneys | $30,000 tourney (Saturdays at 14:30 ET for 100 FPP buy-in) |
| Monthly VIP Tourney | $100,000 freeroll (Last Saturday of each month – free entry) |
| Quarterly VIP Tourney | $1 Million tourney – Feb 11, May TBA, Aug 18, Nov 3 – free entry |
| WCOOP Main Event | As a Supernova Elite you will automatically be given free entry to the WCOOP main event. |
To earn the rank of a Supernova Elite VIP you must accumulate 1,000,000 VIP Player Points during the calendar year (January 1 through December 31). Once you have earned the required VPPs you're a Supernova Elite through at least the end of March of the following year.
Supernova Elite Reward Summary
By earning the required 1,000,000 yearly VPPs to reach Supernova Elite VIP status, you can earn cash and tournament VIP rewards valued at over $100,000! As always, the more you play, the more you are rewarded! Expected value from VIP Tournaments has not been included in the rewards total. Find out more in the tables below:
| Supernova Elite Yearly Reward Summary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash-only Rewards | Cash and Tournament Rewards | ||
| Reaching Supernova Elite As a BronzeStar VIP |
$98,710 (54-59%) |
or |
$103,910 (57-62%) |
| Reaching Supernova Elite As a Supernova VIP |
$100,400 (55-60%) |
or |
$105,600 (58-63%) |
| Continuing Supernova Elite | $124,400 (68-75%) |
or |
$129,600 (71-78%) |
Not including estimated value from VIP Tournaments. ‘Cash-only Rewards’ do not include WCOOP Main Event entry. Rewards assume FPPs are redeemed at a rate of 1.6c each and VPPs are earned at a linear pace. These values may remain unrealized until FPPs and other rewards are redeemed. FPPs have no cash value.
Supernova Elite VIPs are eligible to purchase a special $20,000 Milestone Cash Credit for just 1 FPP after earning 1,000,000 yearly VPPs. More Milestone Cash Credits are available every 250,000 additional yearly VPPs thereafter.
Supernova Elite Reward Details
The VIP Store allows you to choose your own rewards. Spend your FPPs (Frequent Player Points) in the VIP Store on an extensive selection of items, including the PokerStars concierge service. Supernova Elite VIPs receive substantial discounts in the VIP Store when purchasing certain packages to Main Events on the PokerStars EPT, LAPT, and APPT tours. Please note that the value of VIP rewards may change based on purchases made in the VIP Store.
| Reaching Supernova Elite, as BronzeStar with 0 yearly VPPs | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,394,375 FPPs | Redeemable in the VIP Store, worth approx.
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| VIP Stellar Rewards | $1,200 | ||||
| Milestone Cash Credits | $43,200 | ||||
| WCOOP Main Event | $5,200 | ||||
| VIP Tournaments
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$1,220 | ||||
Earn the best possible rewards by achieving Supernova Elite VIP status in sequential years.
| Continuing Supernova Elite, starting year as Supernova Elite | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000,000 FPPs | Redeemable in the VIP Store, worth approx.
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| VIP Stellar Rewards | $1,200 | ||||
| Milestone Cash Credits | $43,200 | ||||
| WCOOP Main Event | $5,200 | ||||
| VIP Tournaments
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$1,220 | ||||
VIP Tournaments
Supernova Elite VIPs have access to additional value in our exclusive Quarterly $1,000,000; Monthly $100,000; and Weekly $30,000 VIP Tournaments. Based on the tournament equity that VIPs received in 2010, these tournaments are valued at approximately $250, $10 and $2 per respective entry. Visit the VIP Tournaments page for more information and a schedule of all tournaments available to PokerStars VIPs.
Keep an eye out for even more value-added VIP tournaments in the ‘Tourney’ & ’VIP’ tab in the PokerStars client!
Achieving Supernova Elite
The tables below represent the approximate amount of play required to earn the minimum 1,000,000 yearly VPPs for Supernova Elite VIP status at selected limits and games. These tables should be used as a rough guide. Playing the amount of listed hands or games per month does not guarantee that you will earn 1,000,000 yearly VPPs and Supernova Elite VIP status.
| Buy-in | Approximate games required at Multi-table Tournaments & Regular Speed Sit & Go’s |
Approximate games required at Turbo Sit & Go’s |
| $100 | 20,000/year | 25,000/year |
| $50 | 35,000/year | 45,000/year |
| $30 | 60,000/year | 75,000/year |
| $20 | 90,000/year | 115,000/year |
| Stakes | Approximate hands required at Shorthanded2 Tables |
Approximate hands required at Full Ring2 Tables |
| $5/$10 | 1,250,000/year | 1,250,000/year |
| $3/$6 | 1,250,000/year | 1,250,000/year |
| $2/$4 | 1,500,000/year | 1,500,000/year |
| $1/$2 | 2,000,000/year | 2,500,000/year |
| $0.50/$1 | 2,750,000/year | 3,500,000/year |
| Stakes | Approximate hands required at Shorthanded2 Tables |
Approximate hands required at Full Ring2 Tables |
| $5/$10 | 750,000/year | 950,000/year |
| $3/$6 | 1,250,000/year | 1,750,000/year |
| $2/$4 | 2,000,000/year | 2,750,000/year |
| $1/$2 | 3,000,000/year | 4,500,000/year |
| Stakes | Approximate hands required at Shorthanded2 Tables |
Approximate hands required at Full Ring2 Tables |
| $5/$10 | 625,000/year | 625,000/year |
| $3/$6 | 675,000/year | 650,000/year |
| $2/$4 | 750,000/year | 725,000/year |
| $1/$2 | 1,000,000/year | 925,000/year |
| $0.50/$1 | 1,500,000/year | 1,500,000/year |
| $0.25/$0.50 | 2,250,000/year | 2,750,000/year |
2 Based on the number of seats available at a table – not the number of players dealt in.
- Shorthanded, tables with 3-7 seats
- Full Ring, tables with 8 or more seats
After becoming a Supernova Elite VIP, we will extend your status in the following year on a month-by-month basis provided you continue to earn at least 50,000 VPPs every month, missing no more than two months of 50,000 VPP accrual. The only way to be a Supernova Elite VIP in subsequent years is to have earned 1,000,000 VPPs. The VPP yearly counter resets to zero every January 1.
Example: If a player earns 1,000,000 VPPs between January 1 and October 31, then on October 31 they will receive Supernova Elite status and receive Elite status for the rest of the calendar year. In January, February, and March of the following year, the player earns below 50,000 monthly VPPs. On April 1, the player’s status will be reset to Supernova VIP if 7,500 VPPs were earned in one of the three months.
MORE INFORMATION:
- Summary of the VIP Club levels and their benefits
- VIP Club Frequently Asked Questions
- VIP Stellar Rewards
- VIP tournaments schedule
- Visit the VIP Store where you can put your FPP credits to use
- VIP Club terms and conditions
- VIP Level Calculator
- Play Poker for VIP Points
- How to Earn VIP Points
- VIP Program Reward page
If you have questions about the PokerStars VIP Club, please e-mail us at support@pokerstars.com.
