Becoming a Supernova Elite
All the rewards and perks given to Supernova VIPs, plus a lot more.
Supernova Elite is the ultimate VIP status, and we have the rewards to match. As a member of this highly exclusive VIP Club level, you can expect massive milestone bonuses, VIP Store discounts for major international tournaments and earning FPPs faster than a Supernova VIP. In short, there's almost no limit to what Supernova Elite status brings you.
- 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.
| Supernova | Supernova Elite |
|
| Point Requirements | 100,000 VPPs/ year |
1,000,000 VPPs/ year |
| VIP Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
| FPPs per VPP | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| VIP Store Access | X | X |
| VIP Tournaments | X | X |
| VIP Stellar Rebates* | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Milestone Rebates* | up to $23,200 | at least $43,200 |
| *Maximum rebates available over a full calendar year. | ||
| VIP Store Access | ||
| VIP Reward Bonuses | $1,600/ 100,000 FPPs |
$1,600/ 100,000 FPPs |
| PokerStars Merchandise | X | X |
| Tournament Tickets | X | X |
| Live Event Packages | X | X |
| Porsche Cayman S | X | X |
| Concierge Service | X | X |
| VIP Treatment | ||
| Award-winning Support | X | X |
| Enhanced Account Security Options | X | X |
| Access to VIP Club Live parties | X | X |
| Monthly VIP Club Statements | X | X |
| Exclusive Newsletters | Monthly | Monthly |
| Prioritized Support | X | X |
| Live Event Benefits | X | X |
| VIP Tournaments | ||
| FPP buy-in satellites | X | X |
| FPP buy-in tournaments | X | X |
| 100K Privilege Freerolls | X | X |
| Weekly $5,000 VIP Tournament | X | X |
| Weekly $30,000 VIP Tournament | X | X |
| Monthly VIP Bash satellites | X | X |
| Monthly $100,000 VIP Tournament | X | X |
| Quarterly $1,000,000 VIP Tournament | X | X |
| Weekly Sunday Million VIP satellites | X | X |
By earning the required 1,000,000 yearly VPPs to reach Supernova Elite VIP status, you can earn cash and tournament VIP rewards valued at over $100,000! As always, the more you play, the more you are rewarded! Expected value from VIP Tournaments has not been included in the rewards total. Find out more in the tables below:
| Supernova Elite Yearly Reward Summary | |
|---|---|
| Rewards | |
| Reaching Supernova Elite As a BronzeStar VIP |
$98,710 (54-59%) |
| Reaching Supernova Elite As a Supernova VIP |
$100,400 (55-60%) |
| Continuing Supernova Elite | $124,400 (68-75%) |
Not including estimated value from VIP Tournaments. Rewards assume FPPs are redeemed at a rate of 1.6c each and 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 Elite VIPs are eligible to purchase a special $20,000 Milestone Rebate for just 1 FPP after earning 1,000,000 yearly VPPs. More Milestone Rebates are available every 250,000 additional yearly VPPs thereafter.
Supernova Elite Reward Details
The VIP Store allows you to choose your own rewards. Spend your FPPs (Frequent Player Points) in the VIP Store on an extensive selection of items, including the PokerStars concierge service. Supernova Elite VIPs receive substantial discounts in the VIP Store when purchasing certain packages to Main Events on the PokerStars EPT, LAPT, and APPT tours. Please note that the value of VIP rewards may change based on purchases made in the VIP Store.
| Reaching Supernova Elite, as BronzeStar with 0 yearly VPPs | |
|---|---|
| 3,394,375 FPPs | Redeemable in the VIP Store, worth approx.
|
| VIP Stellar Rebates | $1,200 |
| Milestone Rebates | $43,200 |
| VIP Tournaments | $1,220 |
Earn the best possible rewards by achieving Supernova Elite VIP status in sequential years.
| Continuing Supernova Elite, starting year as Supernova Elite | |
|---|---|
| 5,000,000 FPPs | Redeemable in the VIP Store, worth approx.
|
| VIP Stellar Rebates | $1,200 |
| Milestone Rebates | $43,200 |
| VIP Tournaments | $1,220 |
VIP Tournaments
Supernova Elite 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.
Keep an eye out for even more value-added VIP tournaments in the ‘Tourney’ & ’VIP’ tab in the PokerStars client!
The tables below represent the approximate amount of play required to earn the minimum 1,000,000 yearly VPPs for Supernova Elite 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 1,000,000 yearly VPPs and Supernova Elite 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 | 20,000/year | 25,000/year |
| $50 | 35,000/year | 45,000/year |
| $30 | 60,000/year | 75,000/year |
| $20 | 90,000/year | 115,000/year |
NO LIMIT HOLD'EM CASH GAMES
| Stakes | Approximate hands required at Shorthanded(2) Tables |
Approximate hands required at Full Ring(2) Tables |
| $5/$10 | 1,250,000/year | 1,250,000/year |
| $3/$6 | 1,250,000/year | 1,250,000/year |
| $2/$4 | 1,500,000/year | 1,500,000/year |
| $1/$2 | 2,000,000/year | 2,500,000/year |
| $0.50/$1 | 2,750,000/year | 3,500,000/year |
LIMIT HOLD'EM CASH GAMES
| Stakes | Approximate hands required at Shorthanded(2) Tables |
Approximate hands required at Full Ring(2) Tables |
| $5/$10 | 750,000/year | 950,000/year |
| $3/$6 | 1,250,000/year | 1,750,000/year |
| $2/$4 | 2,000,000/year | 2,750,000/year |
| $1/$2 | 3,000,000/year | 4,500,000/year |
POT LIMIT OMAHA CASH GAMES
| Stakes | Approximate hands required at Shorthanded(2) Tables |
Approximate hands required at Full Ring(2) Tables |
| $5/$10 | 625,000/year | 625,000/year |
| $3/$6 | 675,000/year | 650,000/year |
| $2/$4 | 750,000/year | 725,000/year |
| $1/$2 | 1,000,000/year | 925,000/year |
| $0.50/$1 | 1,500,000/year | 1,500,000/year |
| $0.25/$0.50 | 2,250,000/year | 2,750,000/year |
(2) Based on the number of seats available at a table – not the number of players dealt in.
After becoming a Supernova Elite VIP, we will extend your status in the following year on a month-by-month basis provided you continue to earn at least 50,000 VPPs every month, missing no more than two months of 50,000 VPP accrual. The only way to be a Supernova Elite VIP in subsequent years is to have earned 1,000,000 VPPs. The VPP yearly counter resets to zero every January 1.
Example: If a player earns 1,000,000 VPPs between January 1 and October 31, then on October 31 they will receive Supernova Elite status and receive Elite status for the rest of the calendar year. In January, February, and March of the following year, the player earns below 50,000 monthly VPPs. On April 1, the player’s status will be reset to Supernova VIP if 6,500 VPPs were earned in one of the three months.
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