The PokerStars VIP Program is known simply as "The PokerStars VIP Club". Inclusion into the various levels of the VIP Club is based upon earning Frequent Player Points, or PokerStars FPP. To find how many hands or how much time it will take for you to accrue enough FPPs to gain access to higher VIP levels, there is a PokerStars FPP Calculator in the PokerStars website under the VIP Club tab. This PokerStars VIP Calculator will give you an idea of which VIP level you will attain given a certain amount of tables and time played each week. Alternatively, you can use the calculator to figure out what level of play you need to accomplish in order to raise your PokerStars VIP Status to the next level.VPPs are there only to measure your VIP level and can’t be redeemed. FPPs have value and can be used to enter tournaments, purchase items from the VIP store, or exchange to cash.Each time you earn one VPP you will also earn one or more FPPs based on your VIP level. For example, if you are a Supernova player you will earn 3.5 FPPs for each VPP (see more details below).We have attempted to give our readers a full PokerStars VIP Club Analysis below.
How VPPs are Generated Tournaments Players who play tournaments, satellites or SnGs will earn 5.5 VPPs for each $1 in fees paid or 8 VPPs [and crresponding FPPs] for each 1.00 EUR. For example, if you play a tournament which costs $10+$1 to enter, $10 goes into the prize pool, and $1 is the entry fee. You earn 5.5 VPPs for each $1 USD in entry fees, so you would receive 5.5 VPPs for playing this event. In a $5 buy-in Sit & Go poker tournament with a $0.50 entry fee, 2.75 VPPs will be awarded to each player who played in the tournament. Playing in a €5 buy-in tournament with a €0.50 entry fee will earn you 4 VPPs.
Cash Tables with 8 or more seats These VPP earning rules apply to all cash tables with 8 or more seats, no matter how many players are actually seated or dealt in.
VPPs at these tables are based on the total rake collected at the table and the total number of players dealt into the hand. VPPs at these tables are awarded at the rate of 6 VPPs for each $1.00 USD in rake collected or 8.5 VPPs for each 1.00 EUR in rake collected. The total VPPs for that hand are then divided equally among the players who were dealt into that hand. Fractional VPPs will be awarded in hundredths. Cash Tables with 7 or fewer seats These VPP earning rules apply to all tables that have seven or fewer seats, no matter how many players are actually seated or dealt in. VPPs at these tables are also based on the total rake collected at the table and the total number of players dealt into the hand. VPPs at these tables are awarded at the rate of 5.5 VPPs for each $1.00 in rake collected or 8 VPPs for each 1.00 rake collected. The total VPPs for that hand are then divided equally among the players who were dealt into that hand. Fractional VPPs will be awarded in hundredths. Important Note In all cash ring games, points are credited at the end of a hand. So if you leave a table before the hand is completed, you may not receive the VPP for that hand. To ensure that you are properly credited, please Sit Out until the start of the next hand, and then leave the table. How FPPs are Generated At the Bronze level, players will earn 1 FPP for every 1 VPP awarded. The higher your bonus level, the more bonus FPPs you receive. SilverStar players earn 1.5 FPPs per 1 VPP GoldStar players earn 2 FPPs per 1 VPP PlatinumStar players earn 2.5 FPPs per 1 VPP Supernova players earn 3.5 FPPs per 1 VPP Supernova Elite players earn 5 FPPs per 1 VPP
 The first level in the VIP Club, BronzeStar, is your stepping stone to valuable rewards and benefits. You become a BronzeStar VIP from the moment you play your first qualified real money cash ring game or tournament. Here's what you're entitled to when you become a BronzeStar VIP: - BronzeStar VIP Store Access Purchase merchandise from the VIP Store using your FPP credits.
- $500 tourney (Three times daily - 10 FPP entry)
- $1,000 tourney (Two times daily - 20 FPP entry)
- $1,000 tourney (Saturdays at 4:00PM EST – 50 FPP entry)
- $2,000 tourney (Sundays at 6:00PM EST - 50 FPP entry)
- $2,500 tourney (Last Saturday of each month - 200 FPP entry)
 The second level in the VIP Club, SilverStar, is loaded with benefits. It’s been specially created to reward your current play and inspire you to shine even brighter as you move towards the GoldStar and PlatinumStar VIP levels. Once you have accumulated the 1,200 VPPs required to become a SilverStar VIP, you are entitled to the following valuable benefits and rewards: - You earn 1.5 FPP credits for every 1 VPP earned.
- SilverStar VIP Store Access Ability to purchase exclusive SilverStar merchandise from the VIP Store using your FPP credits.
- $50 reward bonus available for purchase from the VIP Store.
- $500 tourney (Three times daily - 10 FPP entry)
- $1,000 tourney (Two times daily - 20 FPP entry)
- $30,000 tourney (Saturdays at 2:30PM EST for 100 FPP buy-in)
- $100,000 tourney (Last Saturday of each month - 130 FPP satellites available)
 GoldStar status brings you the finer things in online poker. Reward bonuses, free monthly VIP tournament entry and double the FPP Credits earning rate are just some of the fantastic perks GoldStar VIPs enjoy. Once you have accumulated the 3,000 VPPs required to become a GoldStar VIP, you are entitled to the following valuable benefits: - You earn 2 FPP Credits for every 1 VPP earned.
- $285 reward bonus available for purchase from the VIP Store.
- GoldStar VIP Store Access Ability to purchase exclusive GoldStar merchandise from the VIP Store using your FPP Credits.
- $500 tourney (Three times daily - 10 FPP entry)
- $1,000 tourney (Two times daily - 20 FPP entry)
- $30,000 tourney (Saturdays at 2:30PM EST for 100 FPP buy-in)
- $75,000 tourney (Saturdays at 2:00PM EST - FPP satellites available)
- $100,000 freeroll (Last Saturday of each month – free entry)
- Buy-in to the weekly $215 or $530 tourneys with FPP Credits.
 PlatinumStar level players receive the very best that PokerStars has to offer to the monthly VIP levels. Reward bonuses, free monthly VIP tournament entry and the highest bonus FPP Credits earning rate given to the monthly levels are just some of the fantastic rewards that are yours. Once you have accumulated the 7,500 VPPs required to become a PlatinumStar VIP, you are entitled to the following valuable benefits: - You earn 2.5 FPP credits for every 1 VPP earned.
- VIP Reward Bonus $650 reward bonus available for purchase from the VIP Store.
- PlatinumStar VIP Store Access Ability to purchase exclusive PlatinumStar merchandise from the VIP Store using your FPP credits
- $500 tourney (Three times daily - 10 FPP entry)
- $1,000 tourney (Two times daily - 20 FPP entry)
- $30,000 tourney (Saturdays at 2:30PM EST for 100 FPP buy-in)
- $75,000 tourney (Saturdays at 2:00PM EST - FPP satellites available)
- $100,000 freeroll (Last Saturday of each month – free entry)
- Use your FPP credits to buy into the regular weekly and monthly tourneys as well as major events from the World Championship of Online Poker, European Poker Tour or the World Series of Poker preliminary events
 The best rewards available, and perks that money just can't buy. Supernova VIPs are treated to some of the finest conveniences that PokerStars can provide. From custom items, special milestone bonuses and free entry into weekly and monthly tournaments, those who earn Supernova status can be assured of being treated like stars. To earn the rank of a Supernova VIP you must accumulate 100,000 VIP Player Points during the calendar year (January 1st through December 31st). Once you have earned the required VPPs you're a Supernova through at least the end of February of the following year. In addition, PokerStars will extend your status on a month-by-month basis from January through the end 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. Players with less than 100,000 VPPs on October 1st will revert back to a monthly VIP status. Example: If a player earns 100,000 VPP between January 1st and August 30th they will receive Supernova status on August 30th and it will continue the rest of the calendar year. In January and February of the following year the player earns over 10,000 VPP and continues to be a Supernova VIP. In March the player does not play at all and earns 0 VPP. In April the player earns 1,000 VPP. On the first of May the player's VIP status is reset at BronzeStar. Here's what you're entitled to when you become a Supernova VIP: - You earn 3.5 FPP credits for every 1 VPP earned
- VIP Reward Bonus $1500 or $4,000 reward bonus available for purchase from the VIP Store
- Milestone Reward Bonuses - As you reach various VIP Milestones you can purchase special reward bonuses [see below].
- Supernova VIP Store Access Ability to purchase exclusive Supernova merchandise from the VIP Store using your FPP credits
- $30,000 tourney (Saturdays at 2:30PM EST for 100 FPP buy-in)
- $75,000 tourney (Saturdays at 2:00PM EST – free entry)
- $100,000 freeroll (Last Saturday of each month – free entry)
- Use your FPP credits to buy into the regular weekly and monthly tourneys as well as major events from the World Championship of Online Poker, PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, European Poker Tour events or the World Series of Poker main event.
When players hit one of the following VPP milestones they will be eligible to purchase a cash reward for 50,000 FPPs: - $2,000 at 200,000 VPP
- $3,000 at 300,000 VPP
- $4,000 at 400,000 VPP
- $5,000 at 500,000 VPP
- $6,000 at 600,000 VPP
- $8,000 at 800,000 VPP
 All the rewards and perks given to Supernovas, plus a little more. Supernova Elite is the ultimate VIP status, and PokerStars has the rewards to match. As a member of this highly exclusive VIP Club level, you can expect massive milestone bonuses, free entry into major international tournaments and earning FPP Credits 150% faster than a Supernova VIP. In short, there's almost no limit to what Supernova Elite status brings you. To earn the rank of a Supernova Elite VIP you must accumulate 1,000,000 VIP Player Points during the calendar year (January 1st through December 31st). Once you have earned the required VPPs you're a Supernova Elite through at least the end of January of the following year. In addition, PokerStars will extend your status on a month-by-month basis from January through the end 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. Players with less than 1,000,000 VPPs on October 1st will not retain their Supernova Elite status. Example: If a player earns 1,000,000 VPP between January 1st and October 31st, then on October 31st they will receive Supernova Elite status and receive the status the rest of the calendar year. In January and February, the player earns below 50,000 VPP in each month. On March 1st, the player’s status will be reset to Supernova VIP if 10,000 VPPs were earned in one of the two months. The VPP yearly counter resets to zero every January 1st. Here’s what you’re entitled to when you become a Supernova Elite VIP: - You earn 5 FPP credits for every 1 VPP earned
- VIP Reward Bonus $1500 or $4,000 reward bonus available for purchase from the VIP Store
- As you reach various VIP Milestones you can purchase special reward bonuses [see below].
- Supernova Elite VIP Store Access Ability to purchase exclusive Supernova Elite merchandise from the VIP Store using your FPP credits
- $20,000 tourney (Saturdays at 2:30PM EST for 100 FPP buy-in)
- $50,000 tourney (Saturdays at 2:00PM EST – free entry)
- $100,000 freeroll (Last Saturday of each month – free entry)
- As a Supernova Elite you will automatically be given free entry to the WCOOP main event. You may also choose one of the following two options: Option A: Any two packages from PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, WSOP Main Event, EPT Monte Carlo, APPT Sydney. Option B: Any one of the above packages plus $10,000.
When players hit each of the following VPP milestones they will be eligible to purchase a cash credit for 50,000 FPPs: - $10,000 at 1,250,000 VPPs
- $10,000 at 1,500,000 VPPs
- $10,000 at 1,750,000 VPPs
- $20,000 at 2,000,000 VPPs
- $10,000 at 2,250,000 VPPs
- $10,000 at 2,500,000 VPPs
- $10,000 at 2,750,000 VPPs
- $20,000 at 3,000,000 VPPs
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