Early Bird Benefit - Bonus Chips - Summary & FAQ

What are 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?

Early birds can receive up to 10% extra starting chips depending on registration time.

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 before the tournament begins until the 5th level unless stated otherwise.

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

Registering during the first level will give you an extra 5% of your starting chips.

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

Registering during the second level will give you an extra 4% of your starting chips.

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

Registering during the third level will give you an extra 3% of your starting chips.

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

Registering during the fourth level will give you an extra 2% of your starting chips.

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

Registering during the fifth level will give you an extra 1% of your starting chips.

Which tournaments offer Early Bird Bonus Chips?

Early Bird Bonus Chips are generally available in tournaments above $500 - please check each 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 blind levels you re-enter at and if re-entry is available in that 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 tournament lobby.

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

If I win a satellite to a tournament and am 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?

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?

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

Are Satellite events with a buy-in of over $500 eligible for Early Bird Benefits?

Initially, the feature will be available on selected satellite events. Please check the individual lobby of the satellite you wish to enter for confirmation.