SBR holds a lot of events at Bodog. I want to use a recent experience playing there to highlight why Loyalty Programs can be really good for your bankroll. Before I do that I want to mention that for anyone that had experienced glitch with the Bodog Poker Software in the pasted you will be glad to hear that the latest upgrade is a significant improvement over prior versions. Most noticeably are far fewer network problems and crashes. I play there at least twice per week and haven’t had a crash in over 5 months. It is nice to know that they care enough to improve the players experience and will continue to do so.
Now, on to Loyalty Programs. If you are a thinking Man (or women’s) Poker Player you need to apply what you know about winning on the felt to your Poker related activities before you hit the felt. Bankroll building and management isn’t just about plopping your money down, playing and trying to win. It is also about giving yourself the BEST CHANCES to win when you do play.
Back on the 23rd of last month was one of those great opportunities. With the help of Loyalty programs at SBR another Forum where I belong and Bodog I was able to play in 4 tournaments in one night with a total purse of almost $2000; all for free. At Bodog you can earn VIP points even when you play the daily freerolls. When I first started playing poker I tried to play every tournament. That was expensive and time consuming too. All of us have activities that compete for the time we have for Poker; a wife and family, a primary job, other hobbies and the list goes on. That Thursday in July I gave myself four good chances to add to my poker winnings without the worries of big fields, lots of semi-pro players and the time it takes to navigate them all.
As you might be able to tell I am all about figuring out how to win in an efficient and cost effective manner. I think loyalty programs and keeping track of what is available at your favorite Poker rooms is a very good way to enjoy Poker and give your self better opportunities to Cash. Try it……….if you're like me you’ll like the results.
