Early Bird Benefit - Bonus Chips - Summary & FAQ

What is Early Bird Benefit Bonus Chips?

Early Bird Bonus Chips is the latest innovation from GGPoker. Players who register early to ‘select events’ will receive extra starting chips.

What types of Bonus Chips are available?

Depending on registration time, early birds can receive up to 10% extra starting chips.

How are bonus chips calculated?

Players will receive an extra % of starting chips if they register before the tournament begins or before the end of levels 1-5

How many levels into a tournament are bonus chips offered?

Early Bird Bonus Chips are available from before the tournament begins until the 5th level unless stated otherwise.

What percentage bonus chips will I receive if I register before the tournament begins?

You will receive an extra 10% of your starting chips if you register before the tournament begins.

What percentage bonus chips will I receive if I register during the first level of a tournament?

You will receive an extra 5% of your starting chips if you register during the first level.

What percentage bonus chips will I receive if I register during the second level of a tournament?

You will receive an extra 4% of your starting chips if you register during the second level.

What percentage bonus chips will I receive if I register during the third level of a tournament?

You will receive an extra 3% of your starting chips if you register during the third level.

What percentage bonus chips will I receive if I register during the fourth level of a tournament?

You will receive an extra 2% of your starting chips if you register during the fourth level.

What percentage bonus chips will I receive if I register during the fifth level of a tournament?

You will receive an extra 1% of your starting chips if you register during the fifth level.

Which tournaments offer Early Bird Bonus Chips?

Early Bird Bonus Chips are generally available in tournaments above $500 - please check each individual tournament lobby to ensure the promotion is available.

Tournaments <$500 generally will have Early Bird Bubble Protection.

If I receive Bonus Chips for my first registration and get eliminated before the Early Bird Bonus Chip window closes - will I receive the bonus again if I re-enter?

Yes, however, the % will depend on which of the blind levels you re-enter on and if re-entry is available in that specific tournament.

If I receive Bonus Chips for my first registration and get eliminated after the Early Bird Bonus Chip window - will I receive the bonus again if I re-enter?

No, as this is a new entry and after the cut-off window.

How do I know if a tournament offers Early Bird Bonus Chips?

Early Bird availability will be shown in the info section of each individual tournament lobby.

If Early Bird is not displayed then this promotion will not be available in that specific event.

If I win a satellite to a tournament and are registered into the event before the Early Bird Bonus chip promotion ends - will I receive my bonus chip %?

Yes, if you are entered before the Bonus Chip window closes.

If I buy in with T$ am I eligible for Bonus Chips?

Yes, you can enter the tournament with T$ and be eligible for Early Bird Bonus Chips.

If I buy in with a ticket am I eligible for Bonus Chips?

Yes, you can enter the tournament with a ticket and be eligible for Early Bird Bonus Chips.