Offsidebet Poker is looking for talents
As we have reached the maximum number of users in this promotion - we have suspended new promotion registrations! Promotion stays open to those who have already received ther starting packages.
IMPORTANT FOR POLISH PLAYERS (Febr. 24, 16:40 GMT): Offsidebet will honour all registrations of customers from Poland who registered for the promotion before it was suspended. Such customers will receive their starting packs of $10 within 24 to 48 hours. We apologize for any misunderstanding and inconveniences caused!
- Stage 1 – $10 free - generate 75 OPP points and play in tournaments for $1250!
- Stage 2 – $25 free - generate 400 OPP points and play in tournaments for $1500!
- Stage 3 - $50 free - generate 1250 OPP points and play in tournaments for $2000!
- Final Rating Tournament for $3000
- Tournaments Schedule
In February Offsidebet Poker is taking you on a fascinating adventure – we’ll be looking for talents among those, who have begun to play poker recently. And even among those, who just think about trying themselves in this exciting game.
So, everybody starts on equal grounds. And the best – will be the winner!
One of the peculiarities of this unique competition is that there will be no losers!
- each participant in the competition will get a free starting package of $10 for just registering for the first stage of competition.
- completing the requirements of Stage 1 and you’ll have another $75 for the next stages – packages of $25 and $50.
- after that can take part in the battle for the first prize of $500, as well as many prizes of over $100 – that’s what we call a great start of you poker career!
Here are the steps you need to follow:
REGISTRATION.
(if you have been playing poker in the iPoker network – pay your attention only to the marked points for saving of time. The other points are for those, who gets acquainted with poker for the first time).
- If you are a new to our site first of all register an account on Offsidebet.com, indicating real data.
- Install a poker-client on your computer, using the manual for installation.
- Register your nickname in poker.
- Register for the first stage of competition by filling the competition form. The Form is your confirmation that you are familiar with and fully agree with the terms and conditions of the competition.
- Refresh your knowledge of the general poker rules or, if you play for the first time, study them carefully.
- Have a close look at the poker client and its options.
- As per the rules of competition – you will need to generate a certain number of OPP points, counted for the rake generated by you, make yourself familiar with the terms and conditions for generating frequent player points, as well as our rake structure
- You have an opportunity to practice in PlayMoney games. Use this opportunity to make sure you understand the principles of the game, as well as poker hands. If necessary - open the page with poker hands and place it near the poker table – this hint helped more than one newbie. Don’t hurry – you can join the competition at any moment, that’s why you can easily spend some hours or days training.
- Wait for our confirmation of your registration in the tournament and receive a starting pack of $10. You’ll be able to check the progress on Offsidebet.com – by visiting the “My Account” section and selecting the “History” link. The amount of $10 (or an equivalent in your account currency) will be displayed there.
- Once you receive your $10 package – you can transfer the amount to poker through the Account Summary tab of My Account. To do that – click on the Deposit button on the line of Poker and transfer the amount instantly to your poker account.
- After transferring money from your sportsbook to your poker account – you need to launch Offsidebet’s poker client, login, choose your table and start winning!
The $10 starting package will be credited to your sportsbook account and you need to transfer that money to poker. As this will be counted as your FIRST DEPOSIT to poker - this is also the amount on which you will receive your 200% poker first deposit bonus. In order to make the best out of this promo, we recommend that you deposit funds to your website account and only then transfer the starting package and the deposit amount to poker at once. This way you will receive a much higher first deposit bonus amount!
Stage 1 – $ 10 free - generate 75 OPP and play in tournaments for $1250!
You’ve already received starting package 1 of $10. Now your task is to play on Cash Tables and gain 75 OPP.
Try to choose tables corresponding to your level of play. Tables with micro limits from $0,01- $0, 02 to $0,05 - $0,10 are most suitable for beginners. Try to gain points with less losses – saved money will help you enter the second stage of the race with more confidence, and after that you’ll have the opportunity to rest and concentrate on conditions of the third stage which depend more on time spent playing, rather than money.
On micro limits you can gather the necessary number of points in approximately 4-6 hours of a slow-paced game. Just for one day. And the next day you can start the second stage. Player with some poker experience will need only about an hour on the first stage. Don’t be confused – the conditions of each stage are prepared in such a way that a player of any level can meet them. The fact that a more experienced player can gain the third level quicker than you does not guarantee him the victory. By the way, don’t forget – new players are lucky.
You’ll be able to follow the number of gathered points right at the table (current status of your points balance), in the “My Account” section of the poker-client – go to “Cash Table History”.
Keep in mind that the total sum of generated points is updated on our website once a day, based on the previous day’s results.
Package 2 for the second stage is $25 – you will receive the amount on the day after you complete level 1. You don’t need to order the package manually.
Important: your participation in the competition is not restricted to the amount from your first free package. If you are only a few steps away from the second stage but you went all-in and failed – it’s not a reason to give up. You can replenish your account and continue in the race.
At the end of the Stage 1 – you don’t simply make your way to Stage 2, there are also some bonuses waiting for you – you can play in tournament RACE1. To do that – you need to exchange 75 OPP points into tournament Tokens.
How to use tournament Tokens.
We give you the opportunity to play in tournaments for another $1250.
Participation in the tournaments RACE1F freezeout and RACE1R rebuy is free of charge, by invitation Tokens only. You receive your invitation Tokens as soon as you complete the requirements of Stage 1. You can use your token in a freezeout, as well as a rebuy tournament.
What is rebuy
What is freezeout
Stage 2 – $ 25 free - generate 400 OPP and play in tournaments for $1500!
When you enter Stage 2 you receive your package 2 of $25. Now your task is to play on Cash Tables and gain another 400 OPP.
The start of the second stage for you is the day your receive your package 2. Try to choose tables corresponding to your level of play and gain points with minimal losses – saved money will help you pass to Stage 3 with more confidence. You will need anywhere from a few hours to a few days to complete Stage 2 – this depends on the level of chosen limits and your strategy.
Package 3 for the third stage is $50 – you will receive the amount on the day after you complete Stage 2. You don’t need to order the package manually.
Package 3for participation in the third stage of a race, equal to $50 in currency in opened by you account, will be sent to you the next day, just after the renovation of a data about the current balance of your OPP points in bookmark Poker statistics inn section My account. You don’t have to order the package additionally.
At the end of the Stage 2 – you don’t simply make your way to Stage 3, there are also some bonuses waiting for you – you can play in tournament RACE2. To do that – you need to exchange 400 OPP points into tournament Tokens.
How to use tournament Tokens.
We give you the opportunity to play in tournaments for another $1500.
Participation in tournaments RACE2F freezeout and RACE2R rebuy is free of charge, by invitation Tokens only. You receive your invitation Tokens as soon as you complete the requirements of Stage 2. You can use your token in a freezeout, as well as a rebuy tournament.
Stage 3 – $ 50 free - generate 1250 OPP and play in tournaments for $2000!
When you enter Stage 3 you receive your package 3 of $50. Now your task is to play on Cash Tables and gain another 1250 OPP.
YThe start of the third stage for you is the day your receive your package 3. Try to choose tables corresponding to your level of play and gain points with minimal losses – that will help you to participate in the battle for the main prize of our race - $3000. You will need anywhere from a few hours to a few days to complete Stage 3 – this depends on the level of chosen limits and your strategy.
Once you complete Stage 3 – the amount received ($85 and all winnings) are yours to use – without any restrictions!
And this is not all – you can compete for winning our RATING prizes!
FINAL RATING TOURNAMENT FOR $3000!
All customers who have successfully completed Stage 3 can take compete in our rating tournament! The top 50 players (who gathered the greatest number of OPP points) will divide the prize pool of $3000 – with a main prize of $500!
The race ends on 29th of March, and on 30th of March we’ll congratulate our Winners!
Rating prize pool distribution
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
| 1 | $500 | 26 | $30 |
| 2 | $400 | 27 | $30 |
| 3 | $300 | 28 | $30 |
| 4 | $200 | 29 | $30 |
| 5 | $100 | 30 | $25 |
| 6 | $90 | 31 | $25 |
| 7 | $80 | 32 | $25 |
| 8 | $70 | 33 | $25 |
| 9 | $60 | 34 | $25 |
| 10 | $50 | 35 | $25 |
| 11 | $40 | 36 | $25 |
| 12 | $40 | 37 | $25 |
| 13 | $40 | 38 | $25 |
| 14 | $40 | 39 | $25 |
| 15 | $40 | 40 | $25 |
| 16 | $35 | 41 | $25 |
| 17 | $35 | 42 | $25 |
| 18 | $35 | 43 | $25 |
| 19 | $35 | 44 | $25 |
| 20 | $35 | 45 | $25 |
| 21 | $30 | 46 | $20 |
| 22 | $30 | 47 | $20 |
| 23 | $30 | 48 | $20 |
| 24 | $30 | 49 | $20 |
| 25 | $30 | 50 | $20 |
At the end of the Stage 3 – you can play in tournament RACE3. To do that – you need to exchange 1250 OPP points into tournament Tokens.
How to use tournament Tokens.
We give you the opportunity to play in a tournament and win another $2000!
Participation in tournaments RACE2F freezeout and RACE2R rebuyis free of charge, by invitation Tokens only. You receive your invitation Tokens as soon as you complete the requirements of Stage 3. You can use your token in a freezeout, as well as a rebuy tournament.
Additional conditions:
Only players with VIP 1 poker level can take part in the competition – this condition guarantees that everyone enters the competition on equal grounds. If you are new to Offsidebet poker – you certainly match this condition. Existing customers can check their VIP level inside the Offsidebet poker client: in the left bottom corner (just above your nickname) – check the number of stars – 1 star corresponds to VIP level 1.
IMPORTANT: you need to play on cash tables to complete the requirements of each stage! If you spend your funds in a tournament before you reach the next stage – you will be disqualified. As soon as you complete the requirements of each stage - you can take part in tournaments without any restrictions.
We understand that your task is not an easy one. And though it’s not difficult to win the first stage of the race, you need to spend more efforts on the second stage. And it will take even more efforts to pass the third stage. Nevertheless, if you are confident in your abilities your hand was ruined on the river – don’t be upset, you always have an opportunity to replenish your account and achieve the decent reward for your willingness to win.
You can replenish your account here.
Terms and Conditions
- This offer is valid for all Offsidebet Poker players with VIP level 1. (Poker - VIP program).
- Packages:
- package 1 - $10
- package 2 - $25
- package 3 - $50
- Participants can use only one package for passing each stage of the Promo. If needed, players can deposit their own funds for completing the promotion.
- Promotion starts on 22.02.2010 at 00:00 GMT and ends on 29.03.2010 at 24:00 GMT. All Offsidebet Poker Points (ОРР), generated during this period, will be taken into account in the final Leaderboard.
- Package 1 is credited on your sportsbook account when the promotion starts. In order to receive the starting package, you need to fill in the registration form. To receive packages 2 and 3 you don’t have to register again, packages will be given on the day after fulfilling the conditions of Stage 1.
- To receive package 2 you have to generate 75 ОРР during Stage 1, playing on cash-tables for real money.
- Only OРР, generated between the day of receiving the package and the end of the final playing date, are taken into account. If the necessary number of points was generated within the mentioned timeframe – you will receive the next package on the following day.
- OPР generated during the current day and exceeding the necessary number for passing to a new stage, are not transferred to the next Stage. Such points are used only for calculating your position in the Final Leaderboard.
- All amounts of credited packages are automatically deducted from the RollBack Bonus payments.
- All participants in the Promo have to generate the necessary number of ОРР from the moment of receiving the first package until the end of the Promo – 29.03.2010 inclusive. Players, who successfully pass all three stages of the Promo, can withdraw their winnings without restrictions. Promotion money (up to$85) cannot be withdrawn until the end of the promotion - March 30, 2010. Players, who do not pass all three stages, can withdraw only after generating:
- 75 points ОРР for receiving package 1
- 400 points ОРР for receiving package 2
- 1250 points ОРР for receiving package 3
- Packages issuance is restricted by the following dates:
- Package 1 –last day of distribution is 27.03.2010
- Package 2 – last day of distribution is 28.03.2010
- Package 3 – last day of distribution is 29.03.2010
- The amounts received from packages can only be used for playing poker at cash tables, as well as for participation in Promotional Tournaments.
- All other Offsidebet Poker bonus offers remain valid for the participants of the Poker Talents promotion.
- All disputes, arising during this Promotion, are resolved by Offsidebet Poker administration. Decisions made by administration are final. The Administration reserves the right to disqualify any participant who breaks the rules or does not fulfill the conditions of the Promo. In case of using a package not for its direct purpose (playing in casino, sportsbook, etc), player’s account will be blocked and money will be debited off the account’s balance.
- Offsidebet poker’s administration is not responsible for unused tournament tickets and other playing opportunities, which could help the player to increase his winnings.
- Participating in the Promo, the player confirms that he has read and agrees with the Terms and Conditions.
- Promotion is NOT valid for residents of Poland.
- Only one account is allowed per person, address, household, and/or IP address. No exceptions from this rule will be made.
If your account currency is not USD package amount will be automatically converted to your account’s currency.
For example: on 22.02.2010 you generate 70 ОРР (before 24:00), and 5 OPP in the next 5 minutes. In such a situation you will receive the next package after the end of playing day on 23.02.2010.
IMPORTANT:: Leaderboard includes all participants who passed all three Stages of the Promo. All points generated at the period from the start to the end of a race are taken into account.
For example, if you generate 80 ОРР during Stage1 (75 OPP are needed for this stage) – you still have to generate 400 OPP during Stage 2. The 80 OPP generated during Stage 1 will be taken into account when calculating your position in the final Leaderboard.
TOURNAMENTS SCHEDULE
- Stage 1. 75 OPP are deducted and 2 tickets are given – 1 for rebuy and 1 for freezeout. The player can take part in one of the following tournaments:
- Stage 2.400 OPP are deducted and 2 tickets are given – 1 for rebuy and 1 for freezeout. The player can take part in one of the following tournaments:
- Stage 3.1250 OPP are deducted and 2 tickets are given – 1 for rebuy and 1 for freezeout. One can take part in one of tournaments, mentioned below.
1 stage, freezeout 28.02, 7.03, 14.03, 21.03, 28.03.
1 stage, rebay 1.03, 8.03, 15.03, 22.03, 29.03.
2 stage, freezeout 14.03, 21.03, 28.03.
2 stage, rebay 15.03, 22.03, 29.03.
3 stage, freezeout 30.03.
3 stage, rebuy 31.03.
