Virgin Poker

Posted:
02 Jun 2009, 14:27
by randalf
Anyone else using Virgin's poker site as a means to accrue miles? Curious as to whether I've been inadvertently playing against fellow V-Flyers!

Posted:
02 Jun 2009, 14:38
by Scrooge
Chances are you have, though not me, I am not allowed to play due to my location.

Posted:
02 Jun 2009, 15:17
by randalf
Yeah, crazy situation, although I do believe [slow] moves are afoot to reverse that decision. Can only be good for a lot of poker sites if the US is allowed out to play again!

Posted:
02 Jun 2009, 15:22
by carter
How can you get miles on Virgin Poker??

Posted:
02 Jun 2009, 15:35
by randalf
quote:Originally posted by carter
How can you get miles on Virgin Poker??
Two ways:
1. Accrue miles through general play. i.e. every time you enter a tourney, or play a raked cash-game hand, these contribute to your 'VPoints' total. These have a 1:1 redemption value with Flying Club.
If you play enough to earn over 1,000 points in a month, you'll get a 50% bonus. Over 2,000, a 100% bonus.
2. Play in the 'VRoll' satellites, which are held three times a week. (Tues, Thurs, Sunday). These are freerolls, which are available to any player who plays 25 raked cashgame hands in the preceding two days. Top ten players get VPoints, 10th gets 500, 1st gets 7,500.
Additionally, anyone who makes the top ten in any of these satellites can play in the monthly VRoll final. Top ten in this games makes between 1,000 - 20,000 miles.
You need to be playing a lot at decent stakes for the first option to be of interest, but I've had a fair amount of success with the second option.
Darryl