The Sky Poker thread

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On this thread we will post details of Sky Poker's offer and Promotions

Please post yourself with comments, feedback

Also post to tell us what you are playing, how you are doing..rail threads, chirps etc etc

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Sign up to Sky poker via one of the banners you see on the site


Once you do so

New Player Rewards


All newly registered Sky Poker customers are eligible for a £5 Free Tournament Token when you enter promo code POKER. You will also automatically be entered into our £1000 Welcome Bonus, when you earn 75 poker points in your first 30 days with Sky Poker you'll get a £5 cash bonus. Then for every increment of 75 points you will get additional cash! This will be credited within 72 hours of earning the points.

Poker Points       Total Cash Bonus
    75                               £5
    150                             £10
    225                             £15
    300                             £20

    ...and so on, upto a maximum of:   
   
    15000                        £1000

The more poker you play the more you earn up to a maximum of £1000. There is no minimum deposit required as long as you earn the required points you will get the cash bonus.

Poker points are earned for all real-money game play, but how fast you earn poker points depends on the types of games and limits you play . You can also visit our Earning Poker Points page to find out more.

You can check your poker points balance at any time. Simply log-in and go to My Account at the top-left of your screen. Underneath "Free Stuff" you will see the link "View Poker Points" - click here and you can perform a poker points search for your First 30 days.

Yes! It's as simple as that! Your account will be credited within 72 hours of reaching the next bonus tier - remember that your poker points for the previous day will be calculated on sessions ending before midnight.

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Once you are playing...a loyalty scheme...

Earning Poker Points

All new registrations will receive 500 Poker Points. Use these points to enter our regular freerolls.

Sky Poker values all of our poker players and therefore we have introduced a player reward scheme. The scheme works by rewarding every player with 'Poker Points' based on their real money gameplay. These points are rewarded every time a player plays in a Real Money Game as well as Sit 'n Go's and Multi Table Tournaments.

To get you off to a good start Sky Poker will automatically award 500 Poker Points to each new customer. Using your Poker Points will add to your fun as you will be able to use them to buy entry into selected tournaments rather than paying cash!

How to Earn Poker Points

Every time you participate in a Real Money Game you will earn valuable Sky Poker Points. This will be based on the stakes of the table below.

Game Type                  Points    Raked Hands
£1.50 / £3.00 and Above   30    20
£1.00 /£2.00                   24     20
£0.50 /£1.00                   18    20
£0.20 / £0.40 - £0.40 / £0.80   9   20
£0.10/ £0.20 - £0.15 / £0.30   5   20
£0.02 / £0.04 - £0.05 / £0.10   2   20

A raked hand is defined as any hand in which you are dealt hole cards and a minimum of 1 pence in rake is taken.

You will also earn Bonus Poker Points for buying in to any Multi and Single Table Tournament. You will earn 10 Poker Points for every £1 in entrance fees paid, for example, if you enter a £10 + £1 tournament, the £10 is your contribution to the prize fund and the additional £1 is the "fee" that you pay. This means in this example that you will earn 10 Bonus Poker Points. All loyalty points earned will be credited to your account at the end of each hand or tournament  and can be viewed by going to 'My Account'.

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Cash for Points

What is Cash For Points?

We have a fantastic offer available to all Sky Poker players where you will be rewarded with a cash bonus based on the amount of ‘Poker Points’ you earn in a month.

What better way to kick start your month, all you have to do is play!

Unlimited Rewards!

The cash bonus you earn is based on the amount of Poker Points you earn, with bonuses starting from as little as 500 points. You can also earn an unlimited cash bonus. For every 4000 points you earn over 40000 points, we will award you an extra £250! Check out the table below for more details:

Please note: For every 4,000 points you earn over 40,000 points, you will earn an extra £250

Points earned in Calendar Month = Bonus Amount

40,000 points = £2,000.00

36,000 points = £1750.00

32,000 points = £1500.00

28,000 points = £1250.00

24,000 points = £1000.00

20,000 points = £750.00

16,000 points = £500.00

12,000 points = £350.00

10,000 points = £275.00 + Entry to our Priority Club (this is effective for Poker Points earned in December)

8,000 points = £200.00

7,000 points = £150.00

6,000 points = £125.00

5,000 points = £100.00

4,000 points = £75.00

3,000 points = £50.00

2,000 points = £30.00

1,000 points = £15.00

500 points = £5.00

 
How do I qualify for Cash for Points?

By doing the following:

•Click 'My Account' and go into ‘Free Bets’

•Enter the code ‘POINTS’

Please note: If you have already entered the promotional code (DECPOINTS, JANPOINTS, FEBPOINTS, MARCHPOINTS, APRILPOINTS or POINTS for all months after April) you will not need to enter the code again and will be eligible for the “Cash for Points” promotion.

 
How do I earn ‘Poker points’?

By playing in any of the following:

•Real Money Cash Games

•Paid Multi Table Tournaments (MTT’s) or paid Sit ‘n’ Go’s (STT’s)

To see how to maximise the number of poker points you can earn, click here.

 
When will my bonus be paid?

By the 5th Business Day of the Month

Your bonus amount will be paid within 5 business days following the calendar month end and is calculated based on the total number of poker points earned in the previous calendar month. You will automatically be paid the highest possible cash bonus based on the poker points you have earned, the points exchanged will also be removed from your account.

 
How do I see how many points I’ve earned?

You can view how many poker points you have earned in the current calendar month in the My Account area on the website as follows:

•Log in to Sky Poker as normal

•Click 'My Account' in the top left hand corner

•Look for ‘Current Month Poker Points’ in the ‘Free Stuff' section

 
Terms & Conditions

•This promotion runs on a calendar month basis. All poker points earned in sessions which start after 00:00:00 on the 1st day of the month and end before 23:59:59 on the last day of the month will qualify. Please note, points are credited to your account when you leave the table.

•The calendar month is completely independent, points earned in one calendar month cannot be carried over to be used in a different month.

•Accounts will be credited with the bonus and the relevant poker points will be removed by 18:00:00 on the 5th business day following the calendar month end, in accordance with the payout structure as shown on the ‘Poker Points Table’

•All bonus amounts quoted are in pounds sterling (GBP). If an account is held in an alternative currency then the bonus amount will be converted at the relevant exchange rate on the day the bonus in credited.

•If a customer is enrolled in any other "cash for points" promotion, then they will be awarded the highest single cash bonus for the points earned across all such promotions. In these instances cash bonuses will not be paid cumulatively.

•Sky Poker reserves the right to add, remove and/or amend these terms and conditions at any time provided that any such amendments shall not have a detrimental effect on any participant. •Sky Poker Management decision will be final in all cases.

•Entering this promotion makes you automatically eligible to receive News and Offers from Sky Betting and Gaming.

•Sky Poker reserves the right to withhold or withdraw a bonus from a customer where we reasonably believe that such customer is abusing or defrauding the promotion.

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Priority Club



Sky Poker Priority Club

Sky Poker are proud to introduce their new VIP scheme, giving players the chance to earn extra rewards for simply playing poker.

How do I become a Sky Poker Priority Club Member?

Simply earn 10,000 Poker Points in a calendar month on Sky Poker and you will be eligible for entry into the Sky Poker Priority Club the following month.

What do I receive as a Sky Poker Priority Member?

The Sky Poker Priority Club gives you access to our VIP exclusive competitions, promotions, special offers and the chance to join us on a number of Sky Poker Tour events throughout the year.

        Cash for Points Boost As a Sky Poker Priority Member you will receive a 25% cash for points boost for every month that you are a Priority Club Member.
        Direct buy-in for any Sky Poker Tour Event If you fancy playing any of the Sky Poker Tour events simply speak to your Account Manager and he can ensure that you can buy-in directly for any Sky Poker Tour Event
        Priority Club Contact A dedicated Account Manager and Priority phone number to offer you that personal touch.
        Priority Club Promotions Win yourself entry into the top poker tournaments around the world, the latest gadgets or cash prizes as a member of the Sky Poker Priority Club.

How do I maintain my VIP status?

To remain a Priority Club Member simply continue to play and earn 10,000 or more Poker Points each month and you will continue to receive exclusive VIP rewards and services.

Your Sky Poker Priority membership will be determined based on your previous month's play. We will calculate your Poker Points for you and send you a notification email at the beginning of each month.

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Viva Las Vegas

How would you like an all expenses paid trip to Las Vegas worth £10,000? Well at Sky Poker we're giving you that chance with our Viva Las Vegas promotion!

Every month till May we'll be holding a Viva Las Vegas final where 1 in 10 players will win the Viva Las Vegas package. And the best part? Well you could actually win your way there from as little as £1.45 with our daily satellites. Your prize package will include:

- Two return flights to Las Vegas
- A luxury suite at the world famous Rio Hotel for 10 days

Go to the lobby now to register for one of the many satellites, or buy directly into the final. The first final is on Sunday 30th January 2011 and 1 package is guaranteed!. This is a truly exceptional opportunity to win an amazing prize package, so good luck - we hope to see you in Vegas!

Take a look at the tournament tree below and work out which satellites you'll play to get on the fast track to Sin City...

WIN A TRIP TO VEGAS!

£10,000 PRIZE PACKAGE!


https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby/poker-promotions/viva-las-vegas?tracking=pokerrhc_viva

Summarises the structure of the Qualifying system

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New Downloadable client


Download Sky Poker

Sky Poker’s new download product brings all the excitement of Sky Poker to your desktop! The software is quick and easy to use and you’ll be seated in seconds against players of all standards across the UK.

Download and install Sky poker now by clicking the 'Install Now' button on the link provided once you have signed up. If you’ve already got an account with Sky Poker, Sky Bet, Sky Vegas or Sky Bingo you will not need to register a new account.

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The Cash Series: 'Master Cash: Cash 300' and 'The Big Game'

If you like your cash games and you also fancy being a star on Sky Poker TV, then look no further than our series of Cash shows.

Every Saturday night we will feature 'Master Cash' on Sky Poker TV, with the show's main focus being on either 'The Big Game' or 'Cash 300'.

These are shows that will include analysis from resident Sky Poker experts that could improve your skills, and also feature live action from the cardroom floor. They range from the low stakes to mid stakes and all the way up to the high rollers!

 

What are these shows about?

MASTER CASH

It does exactly what it says on the tin! Master Cash is the TV show that allows you to Master your Cash Game skills! The Sky Poker show started in November 2009 and has been a huge hit amongst Poker players ever since. Using our resident experts the show focuses on advising you how to improve your cash game skills. A well known figure to Sky Poker players, Tony ‘Tikay’ Kendall is one of the hosts and he is there to answer your questions and queries regarding all things cash related. As well as Tikay, other hosts of the show include Richard Orford, Trevor Harris, James Hartigan and Ed Giddins. Not only do they give you advice but they even guide you through the live cash games being played at the time of the show! If you are looking to improve your Cash Game skills and, ultimately, your bank balance, Master Cash is the show for you!! Don’t miss out and tune into channel 865 at 8pm on a Saturday!

'THE BIG GAME'

The biggest game on Sky Poker! In 'The Big Game' the high rollers go head-to-head in an epic cash game. The buy-in is £500 and the blinds are £2.50/£5! This is not the kind of game for the faint-hearted with the crème de la crème of the site pitting their wits and skill in an all out battle for supremacy! Who will rise to the top? Find out as we go live with 'Master Cash: The Big Game.'

'CASH 300'

In 'Cash 300' Sky Poker players pit themselves against one another on the £1.50/£3.00 Cash tables. The buy-in is, of course, £300 and the players have the opportunity to break from the crowd and make a real name for themselves on the baize. This is 'Master Cash: Cash 300' - where legends are made!

How do you get to appear on these shows?

Throughout the week, our poker lobby has a number of tables called 'Master Cash' 'Cash 300' and 'The Big Game'. With all limits covered, these are a perfect way for you to take your game and showcase it to the Sky Poker viewers. Lookout for the TV symbol next to the tables if you want your hands to be contenders for the show on Saturday nights.

What are you waiting for? Get to the tables!

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the Poker League: Become a member of team Sky Poker

Tieing in with some exciting new developments at Sky Poker, we've reviewed the Poker League format. You can now qualify through the League to become a member of Team Sky Poker. Please note, players must opt in to the Poker League in order to earn poker league points and participate in this promotion:

   1. The Top 30 Cash, MTT and STT players over a 3 month period have a chance to win their way onto Team Sky Poker.
   2. The League will now run quartlerly. There are 3 places onto Team Sky Poker available every 3 months.
   3. The first qualifying period will run from October 1st to December 31st, then every 3 months after. The qualifying players will play in three separate tournaments (of 30 players each Cash, MTT, STT) to determine the three positions.
   4. These tournaments will be the 1st Sunday of the month after the qualifying period (i.e. the top 30 players in each poker league (Cash, MTT, STT) from October 1st to December 31st 2010 are invited to a private tournament on the second Sunday in January 2011- January 9th ).
   5. These tournaments will be the 2nd Sunday of the month after the qualifying period (i.e. the top 30 players in each poker league (Cash, MTT, STT) from October 1st to December 31st 2010 are invited to a private tournament on the 2nd Sunday in January 2011- January 9th ).
   6. The winner of each tournament will win a place on Team Sky Poker.


League Stars Freeroll

   1. The League Stars Freeroll for the top 150 Cash, STT & MTT players will still run on the 2nd Sunday every month.
   2. The top 10 players from the League Stars Freeroll will get a seat into the £8k Sky Sports Double Stack, shown live on Sky Sports every month.
   3. However, the top 450 players will now be worked out concurrently. For example - The 1st quarter runs from the 1st October 31st December 2010:
          * a) The top 450 players in October will be invited to the freeroll on the 2nd Sunday in November.
          * b) The top 450 players across October and November combined will be invited to the freeroll on the 2nd Sunday in December.
          * c) The top 450 players in October, November and December combined will be invited to the freeroll on the 2nd Sunday in January.
          * d) Then a new quarter will begin in January - March and so on

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Tourneys.

It has a full schedule of Tourneys from £2 up, a lot of Deepstacks etc, and 4 or 5 Freerolls every day, but as to the bigger stuff......

Monthly Sky Sports Double Stack.

£220, last Thursday of the month, capped at 50 runners, televised from start to finish. Won this week by AndrewT, who cashed for £3,000 I think, to add to a £2,400 cash he binked in the £50 PRIMO (£15,000 Guaranteed) a fortnight earlier, so he's cashed for the fat end of £6k this month. I believe he Satellited into the £220 for a tenner, too. I believe this Tourney may soon become weekly, or a £110 version capped at 100 runners.

Weekly Primo

£15,000 Guaranteed, every Sunday at 8pm, Televised, (tomorrow, it's Rich Orford & myself in the Studio) with plenty of easy Satellite opportunities. Pays about 40 players, with £4k-ish up top. We take phone calls live on air from those running deep in it.

Weekly Sky Sports Bounty Hunter.

£15k Guaranteed, every Thursday at 8pm, Televised, usually simulcast on one of the Sky Sports Channels, so a big audience. Note this is a "Bounty Hunter", so it plays oiut a little different to a normal NLHE jobbie.

Nightly Main Event.

Always 8pm.

Monday & Tuesday are £20 I think (one "standard", one BH), Wednesday is a Double-Stack (4k chips), still £20, Saturday is a standard £20 NLHE. Friday is a £20 Rebuy, Thursday & Sunday, as above. They generally get 500 runners or so, give or take a few hundred depending on whether Football is on Telly, etc.

TSP Classic

Every weeknight at 10pm, £11, gets about 220 runners on average, pays about £600 to the winner. One of the TSP Members play each night. Lovely structure.

Take-on-tikay, aka "TOTTY"

These run on Monday (£2.20), Tuesday (£11), Wednesday (£5.50, & Friday (£5.50 Rebuy). They all start at 8.30pm & have 2,500 starting chips. Number of runners varies from £150 ish in the £2.20, to around 60 in the £11 version. I designed the structure, & it plays very nicely indeed. I try to play it whenever possible, though sometimes I cannot do so.

"tikay Sleepstack"

Every Wednesday at 7pm, £11, 5,000 chips & 15 minute Levels I think. This is, I think, the only "badged" 10 seater Tourney on Sky Poker, all the others are 6 seaters. The whole site is 6-max, with just a few exceptions.

Viva Las Vegas.

Tiighty has detailed these, I think. Essentially, a £10,000 package, which includes flight tickets to Vegas for TWO people, & a suite at The Rio. And all our players get VERY well looked after out there, trust me......

There are, of course, thousands of other Tournies, but I hope that asnwers your question. If not, fire away.

The Tourney types are, mainly, standard NLHE, Bounty Hunters, Velocity (FAST), "Scary" (VERY fast), Deepstacks, plus the stuff I've mentioned.

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New Downloadable client


Download Sky Poker

Sky Poker’s new download product brings all the excitement of Sky Poker to your desktop! The software is quick and easy to use and you’ll be seated in seconds against players of all standards across the UK.

Download and install Sky poker now by clicking the 'Install Now' button on the link provided once you have signed up. If you’ve already got an account with Sky Poker, Sky Bet, Sky Vegas or Sky Bingo you will not need to register a new account.

tikay says:

If you mean is there a "regular" Download version, yes.

It was introduced about a month ago, & so far, the number of players who have downloaded it is well into 5 figures. It is not exactly 'Stars, and has a lot more development left in it (!), which will feed through during the early part of this year, but I believe it's perfectly fit for purpose, all things considered, & is very smooth compared to the Flash-based version. BOTH versions remain available, & a surprising number of players have expressed a wish to stay on the Flash Client, which is fine, as both will run permanently & in parallel.

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Is there mac software for download or is it still only browser based?

Yes there is a Mac client

[LeedsRhodesy]

Can we link our accounts to blonde if we are already a member?

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Can we link our accounts to blonde if we are already a member?

either post or PM me your Sky username, especially if you are going to play a lot more because of the partnership with blonde

No tagging as such, you are a Sky customer already, and a blonde member. You belong to both of us (evil corporate chuckle)

However if Sky/blonde means your volume on Sky rises, Sky will be made aware by myself and tikay as it is all part of what will make the deal successful

[George2Loose]

In for tonight's 6k open. Structure's looked to have improved!