yetbam
Rock Star
Bronze Level
What is your opinion on the fact that one of the largest online poker platforms in the world has decided to remove free tournaments from its lobby?
Kerasuss28
Rock Star
Platinum Level
I think that’s very cheap for such big platforms
they make millions a day
and can’t afford 100$ / 500$ / 1000$ every week that sounds very cheap
cheap is my opinions 🤮
they make millions a day
and can’t afford 100$ / 500$ / 1000$ every week that sounds very cheap
cheap is my opinions 🤮
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fundiver199
Legend
Loyaler
I dont care, since people living in sweden were not allowed to play them anyway. This is because of local legislation. If you dont like the game selection on pokerstars, you are free to play somewhere else.
Goggelheimer
Legend
Platinum Level
Leaving the path that made them big is a bad business decision.
But a business that has to feed shareholders sometimes makes such decisions.
They have to keep shareholders happy.
PokerStars is only a single little piece in the whole Flutter Group ecosystem, it is no longer the main source of income.
It looks like there is more money to be made in betting (not in poker betting).
So like selling shares which also some kind of betting.
But a business that has to feed shareholders sometimes makes such decisions.
They have to keep shareholders happy.
PokerStars is only a single little piece in the whole Flutter Group ecosystem, it is no longer the main source of income.
It looks like there is more money to be made in betting (not in poker betting).
So like selling shares which also some kind of betting.
JTifenbah
Rock Star
Silver Level
Me and PS ended our relationship couple of years ago, best poker decision of my life. Nothing to think about PS, wish them all the best !
Goggelheimer
Legend
Platinum Level
hardongear
Legend
Silver Level
Couldn't careless because when dealing with money trust, security and a licensed RNG are way more important then playing lotteries(freerolls) for nickels. If I'm gonna be bribed it's gonna cost a lot more then nickel lotteries. 20+ year Pokerstars player and never had one single issue in over 20+ years. So Pokerstars has the trust, has the security and has a licensed and tested RNG.
Cheers!!!
Cheers!!!
Sunz of Beaches
Whot a Donk
Platinum Level
This Spin is worth next to nothing, maybe a 1 cent value at best.
He was trolling.
KrazyKoo
Legend
Platinum Level
I think they manipulate who gets money from it, I have gotten slightly over 15€ within 30 days
if I show no activity on Stars for awhile I get very little there too
infonazar
Legend
Loyaler
I feel the same way as most of us, it sucks. I thought that freerolls might be cancelled at other sites, but I was sure about PokerStars. It turned out I was wrong. At the moment, 888 is my favourite. And PokerStars doesn't arouse my interest as much as it used to.
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fundiver199
Legend
Loyaler
Just out of curiosity: do they literally have no freerolls now, or are people still complaining about the CC freerolls and other freerolls for cash prices being cancelled in early 2024? After this they still had satellite freerolls, and some forum members played these a ton according to sharkscope.
G0930
Captain Fathermucker, Satty Aficionado
Loyaler
They must complain about no CC freerolls.
PS still got a ton of freerolls.
4 freerolls running as we speak.
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odonob
Legend
Platinum Level
It’s their business to do what they want. Nobody is owed a living. I did find the micro stakes freerolls impossible to progress in and had given up doing them. I did cash a few times in the Pokerstars CardsChat freerolls, so would be nice to see them back again.
G0930
Captain Fathermucker, Satty Aficionado
Loyaler
By practicing with play money games or by playing our community games at Replay ^^
The 30 days poker course from CC is also a good option
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fundiver199
Legend
Loyaler
Ok thanks for the info. To be honest I can totally understand, why a poker site want their freerolls to reward tickets rather than cash prices. Its a way to ensure, that the promotional budget is recycled into the sites tournaments making it easier for them to reach their guaranty, and also making them softer, which makes them more attractive to play for paying customers. But apparently some people feel entitled to withdraw freeroll winnings or have a dream about becoming a millionaire without ever risking a single dollar of their own money. And now PokerStars is the worst site in the world, because they have scattered that dream
G0930
Captain Fathermucker, Satty Aficionado
Loyaler
Yes it's understandable but considering the decreasing numbers at PS they should make more attractive promos to gain new players.Ok thanks for the info. To be honest I can totally understand, why a poker site want their freerolls to reward tickets rather than cash prices. Its a way to ensure, that the promotional budget is recycled into the sites tournaments making it easier for them to reach their guaranty, and also making them softer, which makes them more attractive to play for paying customers. But apparently some people feel entitled to withdraw freeroll winnings or have a dream about becoming a millionaire without ever risking a single dollar of their own money. And now PokerStars is the worst site in the world, because they have scattered that dream
This isn't happening though. It seems they gave up a long time ago.
Freerolls won't ensure new depositing players but their reward system is a joke really.
Even for highrollers the rewards are very slim.
It's really no wonder that most pros play at GG nowadays
mr.fers_one
Visionary
Platinum Level
All these freerolls are people who think they can make a fortune out of nothing... but a lot of money is made in tournaments where you have to pay for participation)) freerolls have their advantages, of course, although the only thing is that it hurts less because you don't lose anything)) but as a poker room, this is not profitable, they need to have a turnover of money, and when organizing freerolls, they need to either sponsor themselves or find sponsors... in short, play for money and don't mess with your head))
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fundiver199
Legend
Loyaler
I dont actually know any example of a poker site, that has managed to turn things around, once volume began to decline after peeking. PokerStars, partypoker, 888 Poker, ACR Poker, its all kind of the same story. Peaked years ago and now in steady decline. Maybe there is some exception, I do not know of. This is a genuine question, if someone has info.
For sure PokerStars have made some questionable decisions over the years. For me the last one was their decision to raise the rake on most of their single table SnGs some time in early 2024, if I remember correctly. I predicted back then, that it would be the nail in the coffin for these games, and it more or less has been. Still running now and then but nowhere near the volume, they saw before the rake increase.
Pros basically follow the recreational players, like sharks follow a school of fish.
G0930
Captain Fathermucker, Satty Aficionado
Loyaler
I agree 👍🏼
Volume of players is surely a motive but at pro level I can't imagine they encounter many recreational players.
When you look at high stakes Mtts , most people are pros.