Frequently Asked Questions
We've composed the following list of Frequently Asked Questions carefully. Make sure that your question is not covered by the list below, before you make a support request.
Signing up for sponsorship
Can I become sponsored at a pokerroom where I play already?
No, unfortunately the poker rooms we cooperate allow only one account per person, and in order to receive a sponsorship you will have to create a new account in order to get tracked by us. Of course you can choose one of the other poker rooms.
Can I sign up for more than one pokerroom?
Yes, you can sign up for as much poker sponsorship deals as you like, as long as you did not play at the room before. You don't even HAVE to play at rooms you sign up for. Look around, and just play if you like the room!
How can I sign up for a poker sponsorship deal?
First, pick a pokerroom from the list on the right or the overview page. On the pokerroom page, you can click the big green 'get sponsored' button. You are then taken to a page with instructions. It is crucial that you follow all instructions carefully, without skipping a step!
How does online poker sponsorship exactly work?
There are hundreds of online poker rooms, and they all try to bring in more players. One of the methods rooms use, is paying marketers who promote their site. We are such marketers, and when we refer you to an online pokerroom, we receive a percentage of the rake as commission. Instead of other websites which are promoting other poker rooms, we have chosen to share this money with you. So we are sponsoring you by actually paying a part of your rake. This means that you can get a huge percentage of your rake back with our sponsorship deals. On top of that, we organize additional promotions with thousands of dollars in giveaways each month. To start receiving a sponsorship deal, pick a pokerroom first!
Is sponsorship the same as rake back?
Yes, it's the same thing, just with a different name. What is special about our rake back program is that we offer a lot of cash - usually thousands of dollars - in additional promotions each month as well.
My favorite pokerroom is not on the list, can I get sponsored there?
Some poker rooms don't allow sponsorship deals, but others do. Please contact us when you are interested in poker sponsorship deals for other poker rooms.
What is rake?
Rake is the fee that players pay to an online pokerroom. If you play a hand in a cash-game, a part of the pot will be taken by the house. When you play a tournament, a fee is usually included in the tournament buy-in. Often without notice, players pay a big chunk of rake during a poker game. Fortunately, you can get a percentage of this rake back using one of our sponsorship deals.
Why do you need my e-mail address?
Your e-mail address is needed to contact you in case something goes wrong with your sponsorship request. We will never share your e-mail address with anyone else, and at the moment we don't offer a newsletter. It is possible that we add one in the future, but in that case there will be an opt-out option.
Will I still receive a welcome bonus at a pokerroom?
Yes, a sponsorship deal is arranged by us and not by the pokerroom, so usually you are still eligible to access the promotions of the pokerroom itself. In some cases, you bonuses might unfortunately be deducted from the total rake you generate, meaning that you will receive less rake back.
Refer friends
How can I refer a friend?
Logged in members can create a personal link to refer friends in the control panel. Visit the tell a friend-page while you are logged in, and your personal link appears in the yellow box. E-mail the link directly to your friends, send it via MSN or AIM, post it on Facebook or add it your personal website.
How can I track my referral earnings?
Log in into your personal control panel, click on the refer a friend-link in the quick overview chart. On the bottom of the page, you will find a link to your Referral earnings report overview.
How much money will I make from referring friends?
The more your friends play, the more money you will receive. You can receive up to 4% of your friends rake on all rooms except Full Tilt Poker, where the commission is capped at 1%. View the refer a friend rewards chart to see what you will exactly earn.
I want to receive my copy of 'Super System' by Doyle Brunson.
After your friend earned at least $100 in rakeback, please contact support with your Online Poker Sponsorship username. Make sure that the address details of your account are up to date first. We will ship the book by Doyle Brunson as soon as we confirmed your request, usually within a few days.
Free poker money, freerolls and staking
Can I join one of the OnlinePokerSponsorship freerolls?
Sometimes, we organize our own freeroll tournaments. Only sponsored OnlinePokerSponsorship.com members can join those tourneys. You are free to sign up for sponsorship at a pokerroom, but only if you don't have an account at the room yet.
Can OnlinePokerSponsorship give me money to play online poker?
We don't give away free bankrolls, and we don't stake players to play online poker. Our sponsorship packages do include receiving a big part of the rake you pay back and huge monthly promotions.
Can OnlinePokerSponsorship stake me for a live tournament?
No, unfortunately we don't stake players to play live tournaments. Of course, you can join one of the poker rooms on the right, and play a satellite tournament to win a live seat. With our sponsorship deals, you will get a part of the tournament fee that you are paying back. On top of that, you automatically join our massive monthly promotions.
Existing sponsored players
Can I change my e-mail address, username or password?
You can change your e-mail address, password and personal details after logging in to the control panel and clicking the 'change profile and password' link under options. You cannot manually change your username. Please contact support in order to request a username change.
How and when will I get paid?
This depends on the pokerroom. In most cases, your sponsorship money is deposited right into your poker player account. Some rooms don't allow this. In those situations, you can cash out using several methods - including PayPal - in the control panel. For some rooms, you get paid on a daily basis, but weekly or monthly periods are more common.
How can I check my statistics?
You can log in to your personal control panel using the link on the upper right. If you are not logged in, you will have to enter your username and password first. In the control panel, your stats are updated
I forgot my username/password, how can I retrieve it?
You can retrieve your username and password using this form. Your details will be mailed to the e-mail address on file. Please contact us in case you don't have access over the original e-mail address anymore.
Is it possible to speak to a representative directly via Skype or MSN?
Members automatically get a personal support agent assigned to their account. Log in to your control panel, and you'll find the details of your support agent on the main page. If you are not a member yet, you can create an account first.
What is dealt or contributed rake?
Rooms calculate the rake with a dealt or contributed method. With contributed rake, your rake is calculated by dividing the total amount of rake in a hand by the contributing players. So you only generate rake in pots which you've committed chips to. With the dealt method, your rake is calculated by dividing the total amount of rake in a hand by the number of players. So you 'generate' rake even in pots where you folded pre-flop.
Additional promotions
Do I automaticly participate in the promotions?
Yes, all our members automatically participate.
How can I join one of the promotions?
As a member of OnlinePokerSponsorship, you automatically apply for all of our monthly promotions, so you don't have to join them. In case you are not a sponsored member yet, pick a pokerroom and start playing!
What is the difference between rake races and rake chases?
In a Rake Race, all our members compete against each other. The players who generate the most rake during a month, will reach the leader board, and receive a cash bonus. A Rake Chase works a little different. Instead of competing against each other, members have to reach a set rake amount before they will receive a cash bonus.
Where can I check my promotional earnings?
On the main page of your control panel, there is a quick stats box. You can see exactly how much money you made with our additional promotions in both the current and previous month.
Where do I find the leaderboards?
Links to the leaderboards appear on every page, on the left of the website, below the dollar bills. Click the promotion you are interested in, and see the leaderboard.
