Becoming a Supernova
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 monthly and quarterly 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 1 through December 31). Once you have earned the required VPPs you're a Supernova VIP through at least the end of March of the following year.
- PlatinumStar
PlatinumStar VIPs get the best benefits and rewards of all the monthly levels. - Supernova
Become a Supernova VIP and you will have earned all of the VIP Stellar Rebates. - Supernova Elite
Only the most dedicated VIPs reach the highest VIP status.
| Platinum Star |
Supernova | Supernova Elite |
|
| Point Requirements | 7,500 VPPs/ month |
100,000 VPPs/ year |
1,000,000 VPPs/ year |
| VIP Rewards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| FPPs per VPP | 2.5 | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| VIP Store Access | X | X | X |
| VIP Tournaments | X | X | X |
| VIP Stellar Rebates* | up to $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Milestone Rebates* | up to $23,200 | at least $43,200 | |
| *Maximum Rebate available over a full calendar year. | |||
| VIP Store Access | |||
| VIP Reward Bonuses | $200/ 15,400 FPPs |
$1,600/ 100,000 FPPs |
$1,600/ 100,000 FPPs |
| PokerStars Merchandise | X | X | X |
| Tournament Tickets | X | X | X |
| Live Event Packages | X | X | X |
| Porsche Cayman S | X | X | |
| Concierge Service | X | X | |
| VIP Treatment | |||
| Award-winning Support | X | X | X |
| Enhanced Account Security Options | X | X | X |
| Access to VIP Club Live parties | X | X | X |
| Monthly VIP Club Statements | X | X | X |
| Exclusive Newsletters | Monthly | Monthly | |
| Prioritized Support | X | X | |
| Live Event Benefits | X | X | |
| VIP Tournaments | |||
| FPP buy-in satellites | X | X | X |
| FPP buy-in tournaments | X | X | X |
| 100K Privilege Freerolls | X | X | X |
| Weekly $5,000 VIP Tournament | X | X | X |
| Weekly $30,000 VIP Tournament | X | X | X |
| Monthly VIP Bash satellites | X | X | X |
| Monthly $100,000 VIP Tournament | X | X | X |
| Quarterly $1,000,000 VIP Tournament | satellites available | X | X |
| Weekly Sunday Million VIP satellites | X | X | X |
Supernova Rewards
By earning the required 100,000 yearly VPPs to reach Supernova VIP status, you can earn cash and tournament VIP rewards valued at over $5000! As always, the more you play, the more you are rewarded! Earn rewards exponentially on your way to Supernova Elite VIP status with Milestone Rebates, starting at 200,000 yearly VPPs. Expected value from VIP Tournaments has not been included in the rewards total. Find out more in the tables below:
| YEARLY CASH AND TOURNAMENT REWARDS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reaching Supernova Starting year as BronzeStar | Continuing Supernova Starting year as Supernova |
|
| Supernova 100,000 VPPs |
$5,110 (28-31%) |
$6,800 (37-41%) |
| Supernova 200,000 VPPs |
$13,310 (37-40%) |
$15,000 (41-45%) |
| Supernova 300,000 VPPs |
$21,710 (40-43%) |
$23,400 (43-47%) |
| Supernova 400,000 VPPs |
$30,310 (42-45%) |
$32,000 (44-48%) |
| Supernova 500,000 VPPs |
$39,110 (43-47%) |
$40,800 (45-49%) |
| Supernova 600,000 VPPs |
$48,310 (44-48%) |
$50,000 (46-50%) |
| Supernova 700,000 VPPs |
$57,710 (45-49%) |
$59,400 (47-51%) |
| Supernova 800,000 VPPs |
$67,510 (46-51%) |
$69,200 (48-52%) |
| Supernova Elite 1,000,000 VPPs |
$98,710 (54-59%) |
$100,400 (55-60%) |
Not including estimated value from VIP Tournaments. Reward values include VIP Stellar Rebates, Milestone Rebates, and FPPs when redeemed at a value of 1.6c each. Rewards values calculated assuming VPPs are earned at a linear pace. These values may remain unrealized until FPPs and other rewards are redeemed. FPPs have no cash value.
Supernova Reward Details
Supernova rewards are made up of VIP Stellar Rebates, Milestone Rebates, and FPPs. Use your FPPs to choose your own rewards through tournament entries or in the VIP Store on a huge selection of items, including cash and high-end electronics.
| Reaching Supernova, as BronzeStar with 0 yearly VPPs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly VPPs | VIP Rewards | |||
| FPPs(1) | VIP Stellar Rebates | Milestone Rebates | VIP Tournaments(2) | |
| 100,000 | $3,910 | $1,200 | N/A | $220+ |
| 200,000 | $9,510 | $1,200 | $2,600 | $720+ |
| 300,000 | $15,110 | $1,200 | $5,400 | $970+ |
| 400,000 | $20,710 | $1,200 | $8,400 | $970+ |
| 500,000 | $26,310 | $1,200 | $11,600 | $970+ |
| 600,000 | $31,910 | $1,200 | $15,200 | $970+ |
| 700,000 | $37,510 | $1,200 | $19,000 | $970+ |
| 800,000 | $43,110 | $1,200 | $23,200 | $970+ |
Earn even more value from your increased FPP multiplier and VIP Tournaments by continuing to achieve Supernova VIP status in subsequent years.
| Continuing Supernova, starting year as Supernova | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly VPPs | VIP Rewards | |||
| FPPs(1) | VIP Stellar Rebates | Milestone Rebates | VIP Tournaments(2) | |
| 100,000 | $5,600 | $1,200 | N/A | $1,220+ |
| 200,000 | $11,200 | $1,200 | $2,600 | $1,220+ |
| 300,000 | $16,800 | $1,200 | $5,400 | $1,220+ |
| 400,000 | $22,400 | $1,200 | $8,400 | $1,220+ |
| 500,000 | $28,000 | $1,200 | $11,600 | $1,220+ |
| 600,000 | $33,600 | $1,200 | $15,200 | $1,220+ |
| 700,000 | $39,200 | $1,200 | $19,000 | $1,220+ |
| 800,000 | $44,800 | $1,200 | $23,200 | $1,220+ |
(1) When spent on rewards with values similar to certain Online Tournament Tickets or $1,600 VIP Reward Bonuses. FPPs have no cash value.
(2) Includes Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly VIP Tournaments. Eligibility based on a linear yearly VPP pace. Value based on tournament equity that VIPs received in 2010. VIP Tournaments are not included in summary figures.
VIP Tournaments
Supernova VIPs have access to additional value in our exclusive Quarterly $1,000,000; Monthly $100,000; and Weekly $30,000 VIP Tournaments. Based on the tournament equity that VIPs received in 2010, these tournaments are valued at approximately $250, $10 and $2 per respective entry. Visit the VIP Tournaments page for more information and a schedule of all tournaments available to PokerStars VIPs.
The tables below represent the approximate amount of play required to earn the minimum 100,000 yearly VPPs for Supernova VIP status at selected limits and games. These tables should be used as a rough guide. Playing the amount of listed hands or games does not guarantee that you will earn 100,000 yearly VPPs and Supernova VIP status.
TOURNAMENTS
| Buy-in | Approximate games required at Multi-table Tournaments & Regular Speed Sit & Go’s |
Approximate games required at Turbo Sit & Go’s |
| $100 | 2,000/year | 2,500/year |
| $50 | 3,600/year | 4,500/year |
| $30 | 6,100/year | 7,600/year |
| $20 | 9,100/year | 11,000/year |
| $10 | 18,000/year | 23,000/year |
| $5 | 36,000/year | 45,000/year |
NO LIMIT HOLD'EM CASH GAMES
| Stakes | Approximate hands required at Shorthanded(3) Tables |
Approximate hands required at Full Ring(3) Tables |
| $5/$10 | 115,000/year | 120,000/year |
| $3/$6 | 125,000/year | 130,000/year |
| $2/$4 | 150,000/year | 160,000/year |
| $1/$2 | 200,000/year | 235,000/year |
| $0.50/$1 | 275,000/year | 350,000/year |
| $0.25/$0.50 | 450,000/year | 625,000/year |
| $0.10/$0.25 | 800,000/year | 1,100,000/year |
| $0.05/$0.10 | 975,000/year | 1,500,000/year |
| $0.02/$0.05 | 1,500,000/year | 2,500,000/year |
LIMIT HOLD'EM CASH GAMES
Stakes |
Approximate hands required at Shorthanded(3) Tables |
Approximate hands required at Full Ring(3) Tables |
| $5/$10 | 85,000/year | 110,000/year |
| $3/$6 | 135,000/year | 200,000/year |
| $2/$4 | 220,000/year | 325,000/year |
| $1/$2 | 330,000/year | 525,000/year |
| $0.50/$1 | 550,000/year | 850,000/year |
| $0.25/$0.50 | 1,100,000/year | 1,750,000/year |
| $0.10/$0.20 | 1,650,000/year | 3,000,000/year |
POT LIMIT OMAHA CASH GAMES
| Stakes | Approximate hands required at Shorthanded(3) Tables |
Approximate hands required at Full Ring(3) Tables |
| $5/$10 | 65,000/year | 60,000/year |
| $3/$6 | 70,000/year | 65,000/year |
| $2/$4 | 75,000/year | 75,000/year |
| $1/$2 | 100,000/year | 95,000/year |
| $0.50/$1 | 150,000/year | 160,000/year |
| $0.25/$0.50 | 225,000/year | 275,000/year |
| $0.10/$0.25 | 400,000/year | 500,000/year |
| $0.05/$0.10 | 600,000/year | 650,000/year |
| $0.02/$0.05 | 1,100,000/year | 1,250,000/year |
| $0.01/$0.02 | 2,800,000/year | 3,000,000/year |
(3) Based on the number of seats available at a table – not the number of players dealt in.
- Shorthanded, tables with 3-7 seats
- Full Ring, tables with 8 or more seats
After becoming a Supernova VIP, we will extend your status in the following year on a month-by-month basis provided you continue to earn at least 6,500 VPPs every month, missing no more than two months of 6,500 VPP accrual. The only way to be a Supernova VIP in subsequent years is to have earned 100,000 VPPs.
Example: If a player earns 100,000 VPP between January 1 and August 30 they will receive Supernova VIP status on August 30 and it will continue the rest of the calendar year. If in January and February of the following year, the player earns over 6,500 VPP each month, they continue to be a Supernova VIP. In March and April the player does not play at all and earns 0 VPP. They are still a Supernova VIP. However, in May the player earns 3,500 VPP. On June 1 the player's VIP status becomes GoldStar.
Supernova Elite
For increased rewards and benefits, aim high and play for Supernova Elite VIP status - the highest and most rewarding level in the PokerStars VIP club.
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