Basics to Online Poker Bonuses

888 Pacific Poker Site Review

888.com Pacific Poker is a standalone room. The sign-up bonus is 110% up to $440 when using bonus code bonuswhore. The first 25% of the bonus is given instantly with the remaining portion given after the wager requirements have been met. This bonus is based on the amount that you contribute to the pot, thus it is difficult to clear quickly at the low limits, however very easy at the high limits. Bonus expires after 30 days.

Because Pacific is tied to Casino-on-Net, they have a casino-type mentality. You have to wager 20x the bonus amount (2 CP per $1) for the first 25% of the bonus (the part that was given instantly) and then 140x the bonus amount (or 14 CP per $1 of bonus) of the remaining 75% of the bonus which will be credited after the requirements have been met. This would mean that if doing the full bonus, that you would need to wager $2,200 to withdraw the first part and $46,200 in order to be credited with the rest of $330 in bonus. Naturally, the higher you play the quicker this bonus will clear. Playing as high as 30/60 will give players a very high hourly rate of around $45, whereas at 0.50/1.00 and 1/2 will clear at $1.50 or less.

The players at Pacific are some of the poorest on the net (and the primary reason why the site appears so high in the guide for low limit players), so it could be beneficial to play there with the quality of play alone. As for reload bonuses, bonuses totaling up to $50,000 a week are credited to active Pacific Poker players' accounts. In order to be considered for a bonus, you need to have made a deposit in the 30 days prior to the Monday in which the bonuses are to be paid, and played in the 7 days prior to this point. Bonuses are not guaranteed and may vary. Bonuses will be awarded every Monday and can take up to 48 hours to be credited. The bonus is based on both tournament and ring game play.

To track your bonus on Pacific Poker, you must monitor your Comp points. For each $10 wagered you will receive 1 Comp Point. So for the first part of the bonus you will need to earn 220 CP and 3300 for the second part, assuming you are doing the entire bonus.

VC Poker Site Review

VC Poker is an iPoker Network skin, which is offering one sign-up bonus option and a no-deposit bonus option. The first bonus is a 300% up to $600 BonusWhores exclusive sign-up bonus when using bonus code BW600. To clear this bonus you must earn 60 Action Points for each $1 in bonus money. The bonus expires after 60 days.

The third bonus option is a $35 No Deposit option available when using bonus code FreeCash. The first $10 is available up front with an additional $25 given when play through requirements of 60 Action Points per $1 are earned. To enter in the FreeCash code, click on "My Account" and then the "Promotions" tab to get to the location to enter your bonus code. The $10 bonus may take up to 72 hours to be credited after entering the code. In order to withdraw funds, a minimum deposit must be made for verification purposes (minimum amount depends on deposit method). This particular bonus expires after 45 days.

In addition, VC Poker offers monthly bonus options up to $250 depending on player's VIP status during the first 15 days of the month. A new player at the lowest status will receive 25% up to $10. See the VC Poker review for specific details of this month's bonus options, along with bonus codes.

Action Points are earned according to the rake taken from the table. Check out the VC Poker review page for a full explanation on the wide range of points that are earned at various limits.

Players may have accounts on all iPoker Network skins.

Poker Host Site Review

Poker Host is a Microgaming Network skin currently offering a sign-up bonus up to $2000. Bonuses are available at $20, $50 and $100, $200, and $100 increments up to $2000. To clear, you must play 10 raked hands for each $1 in bonus money. The only requirement is that the hand must be raked at or above $0.25. As an alternative, players may also clear the bonus through raking $2 for every $1 in bonus money (50% contributed rakeback). Players can choose the greater of the two options, although the 10x raked hand bonus is going to appeal to most low limit players (see clearance charts to compare the two options). Send an email to support@pokerhost.com to tell them how you want to clear the bonus.

Contact live support at Poker Host once you have completed the requirements or for updates on the progress of your bonus. (Allow up to 3 days for the bonus to be credited to your account). Bonus is valid until April 30th, 2008. Players have until July 31st to complete the raked hands. Bonus releases in one lump sum.

You may have accounts at all Microgaming Network skins that are featured on BonusWhores.com. Players from IL, IN, LA, MI, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD, UT, WA and WI will not be allowed to play on this site.

PKR Site Review

PKR is a 3-D standalone site offering a 100% up to $600 bonus when using bonus code BW600. To clear you must earn 150 PKR Points for each $1 in bonus money. Players earn 100 PKR points for each $1 in bonus money so the bonus clears at a 66% contributed rakeback rate. Bonus expires after 60 days.

Despite the bonus having a relatively slow clearance rate, the games can be very good and this is why PKR appears oso high on the BW101 for low limit players. PKR offers occasional reloads that clear at a 200x-300x PKR Point rate. Players downloading the software will notice that the download takes a long time. The software is over 500 MB due to the 3-D nature of the graphics.

Chili Poker Site Review

Chili Poker is an iPoker site that is offering five BonusWhores exclusive sign-up bonus options. Each bonus is $600, but some require a smaller deposit than others, however those that require a smaller deposit are tougher to clear. The options are a 80% up to $600 bonus (code BW80) that clears at a 35 FPPs per $1 rate, a 150% up to $600 bonus (code BW150) that clears at a 40 FPPs per $1 rate, a 300% up to $600 bonus (code BW300) that clears at a 50 FPPs per $1 rate, a 600% up to $600 bonus (code BW600) that clears at a 60 FPP per $1 rate and finally a $600 bonus on a first deposit of $600 or more when using bonus code BWPOD600 that clears at a 35 FPP/$1 rate. Players will automatically be registered for the iPod reload bonus in exchange of 20,000 FPPs after the bonus is completed. The iPod awarded is the classic 80 GB version. Players must then earn another 20,000 FPPs to receive the iPod.

All of these bonuses expire after 60 days and release in a lump sum. However, if players are more than half done with the bonus when it expires, 1/2 will be credited. FPPs are earned when you are dealt hands and it is raked at certain levels: 1 for a rake of $0.25-$0.50, 2 for 0.51-1.00, 3 for $1.01-$1.50, 4 for $1.51-$2.00 and 6 at $2.01 and above.

Players may have accounts at all iPoker Network skins.

Everest Poker Site Review

Everest Poker is a large stand-alone room. BonusWhores is currently offering two Exclusive sign-up bonus of $500 and $200 to new players who use our link. Both bonuses are awarded regardless of deposit amount. The first bonus is $500 bonus when using bonus code BW500. To clear you must earn 10 Summit Points for each $1 of bonus money. The second bonus is $200 when using bonus code BW200. It is cleared by earning 14.28 Summit Points for each $1 in bonus money. Both bonus options expires after 60 days. Players must enter in the code they prefer within 48 hours of registering and the code used must replace the standard "WELCOME" code. Both bonuses will be offered until 6/30/2008. To ensure proper tracking, make sure to clear your computer's cookies.

1 Summit point is awarded for each $1 in rake collected from the table. Fractional points are also given away. For example, if the rake at the table is $0.50 each player who was dealt cards would receive 0.50 in Summit Points. The 10x bonus is the equivalent of 100% rakeback at full ring and 60% short handed. At 14.28x it is the equivalent of 70% rakeback at full ring and 42% shorthanded.

The first two players who sit at a table will earn twice the Summit points for the entire time they sit at the table. Everest Poker offers periodic reloads, which are usually submitted in their newsletter.

Hollywood Poker Site Review

Hollywood Poker is an OnGame skin. There are nine bonus options available to you depending on how large you would like your bonus to be that also includes a BonusWhores exclusive bonus. The bonuses range from 200% up to $50 to 500% up to $6000 for the BonusWhores exclusive bonus when using bonus code <b>BW6000</b>. All bonuses clear at a 8 PP per $1 rate. The main difference between bonuses is that the smaller bonuses expire after 60 days whereas the larger bonuses expire after 90 days. In addition, the larger bonuses release in larger increments. No bonus codes are required for the standard bonuses.

The bonus clears through Player Points. You will receive 0.10 in points for every $0.10 in rake from pots that you have contributed money. For example, if the rake at your table is $0.90, everyone at the table who put money in the pot would be awarded 0.90 in points. The 8x bonus expires in 30 days, the 9x and 10x bonuses expire in 60 days and the 12x bonuses expires in 90 days. In addition to the sign-up bonuses, BW exclusive and account specific reloads are also occasionally offered, especially when you don't have any other bonuses pending.

You may have accounts at all OnGame skins.

RedKings Site Review

Red Kings Poker is an Ongame skin. BonusWhores is offering an exclusive bonus of 500% up to $5000 bonus when using bonus code BW5000. The BW5000 bonus clears by earning 8 Player Points for each $1 in bonus money. For this bonus, players must make a minimum deposit of $100. Bonus expires after 90 days and is released in 25% increments.

In addition, players may choose between two standard bonuses. The first standard bonus is 1000% up to $2500 when using bonus code KINGSIZE2500 that clears at a 9 player point per $1 rate. A minimum deposit of $150 must be made. The second standard option is 2000% up to $5000 when using bonus code KINGSIZE5000 that clears at a 10 player point per $1 rate. A minimum deposit of $250 is required. Both bonuses release in 25% increments and expire after 90 days.

You will receive 0.10 in points for every $0.10 in rake from pots that you have contributed money. For example, if the rake at your table is $0.90, everyone at the table who put money in the pot would be awarded 0.90 in points. Bonuses at Red Kings are stackable and expire after 90 days. The 8x bonus is the equivalent of 125% contributed rakeback at full ring games and half that for shorthanded games. The 9x and 10x bonuses clear at a 111% and 100% contributed rakeback rate, respectively.

You may have accounts at all OnGame skins.

Mansion Poker Site Review

Mansion Poker is a site on the Ongame Network offering a sign-up bonus of 100% up to $500. You must earn 8 Mansion Poker Points for each $1 in bonus money to clear the bonus.  Bonus expires after 90 days.

You will receive 0.10 in Mansion Club Points for every $0.10 in rake from pots that you have contributed money. For example