Slumming it (Deposit/Reload Bonuses)

nutbag · #1 08-11-05, 05:36 PM

I'm finally getting back home and will be able to get netteller and deposit in somes rooms beside party. Stars, Full-Tilt, and UB are obviously going on there but what other sites should I consider.

I took a big hit bankroll wise and figure I will reduce myself to bonusgeoffing for a while and build it back up, so where else? The initial deposit bonuses are easy enough to figure if there easy enough to obtian out but are there any sites that I should just avoid because of the hassle?

Also, are the cryptologic sites worth it for the bonuses?

Has anyboy just played a good deal of the sites the initial TP page has listed just for bonuses?

I know there's a wealth of information on this elsewhere (yes i have looked at (bonuswhores.com), but I always wonder how tainted it is so i'll ask here. Thanks.

Talking Poker · #2 08-11-05, 05:55 PM

First, take me up on my Noble offer while it's still good:

Free $50 is free $50 where I come from.

Then definitely check out Interpoker.

They offer nice reloads monthly, the players are terrible, and the site has come a long way. They also have nice MTTs with BIG overlays and added $ tourneys too. Last weekend, they had a $50k added tourney (the top 5 spots were given 10k seats for a WPT event, I think), for example. This was on a $20 buy in.

Windbreaker · #3 08-11-05, 08:31 PM

Cryptos are definately worth it if you play at $1/2 limit or $0.50/1 NL or higher.

If you do decide to do cryptos, I would avoid doing Interpoker and Caribbean Sun if you don't play 3/6 or higher. They require a $1 rake for it to count towards clearning the bonus. All the other skins that offer monthly bonuses have much higher clearance rates and are well worth it.

I would also sign up with a rake back as bonuses aren't deducted from the mgr at cryptos.

bdawg31 · #4 08-11-05, 08:34 PM

They made the 'raked hand' requirements a lot tougher. Basically, the pot has to be $20 to count as a raked hand. If you are playing 1/2ish type of stakes, that can be a bit tough. They sent out an email saying that they got complaints and are going to try to rework it so lower-stake players can get the bonus as well. Just be sure to check on the rake requirements before you start.