Snowball Promotion from PokerStars: Online Poker in December

PokerStars launches the Snowball promotion to boost interest in online poker this December. Find out more about the promo and the prizes for players.

December has traditionally become the month of the biggest live poker events — this is when festivals like EPT Prague and PSO Cannes take place. Many well-known players head to offline series, and online tables temporarily empty out: live final tables are streamed, and chats are filled with hotel photos and live tournament successes. However, PokerStars has decided to keep the interest in online poker high during this period by launching the special Snowball promotion. This large-scale promo campaign will run from December 1 to January 5 and will award $2,000,000 in prizes, making December especially exciting for online players. Weekly Progressive Draws for $1,500,000 The main part of the Snowball promotion is a series of weekly progressive prize draws with a total prize pool of $1,500,000. To take part, players need to activate poker and/or casino challenges in the PokerStars client. After that, any hands played or spins made start earning special points — redemption points. These points are automatically converted into tickets for the weekly draws. The more points you earn, the higher your chances of winning. Each week, the requirements become tougher and the prizes get bigger, creating a true snowball effect. The final week of the promotion promises the most significant rewards. Among the prizes for poker players are PokerStars Silver Passes worth $2,500, which can be used to enter regional live tournaments or major online events. Casino players can win cash prizes up to $10,000. $200,000 in All-In Shootouts and Free Spins Another important part of Snowball is instant bonuses for participants. Everyone who activates the poker challenge automatically receives tickets to weekly All-In Shootout tournaments, each with a $20,000 prize pool. These tournaments are played in an all-in every hand format — meaning all players automatically go all-in every hand, and you don’t need to be present at the table to participate. Once you receive a ticket, you are guaranteed a spot in the prize draw. Additionally, poker players receive a special chat item — the Snowball Throwable, which can be used during games at PokerStars tables. Casino fans get 10 free spins after activating the corresponding challenge. Those who choose both poker and casino will receive both bonuses. In total, $200,000 is allocated for these instant rewards. Mystery Chests with Prizes up to $5,000 The most active Snowball participants can earn special rewards — Mystery Chests. To receive a chest, you need to complete both challenges (poker and casino) within the same week. In the first three weeks of the promotion, the maximum prize in a chest is $1,000, and in the final two weeks, it goes up to $5,000. PokerStars has allocated a total of $300,000 for Mystery Chests. Full Snowball Prize Table Weekly Progressive Draws: total prize pool of $1,500,000 All-In Shootouts: 4 tournaments of $20,000 each (total $80,000) Free Casino Spins: 10 free spins for activating the challenge Mystery Chests: total prize pool of $300,000, prizes up to $5,000 PokerStars Silver Passes: worth $2,500 for live and online tournaments Casino Cash Prizes: up to $10,000 per draw How to Participate and Win Prizes To join Snowball, simply log in to the PokerStars client and opt in to the poker and/or casino challenge. After that, all games played will earn points for draws and bonuses. All extra tickets and free spins are credited automatically, and participation in the All-In Shootout does not require you to be at the table — you just need to receive a ticket. Completing both challenges within a week unlocks access to a Mystery Chest with a chance to win up to $5,000. Remember, the requirements and prizes are updated every week, and the final week of the promotion offers the most and biggest rewards. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, the Snowball promotion on PokerStars is a great example of how major online platforms keep players engaged during big live series. Even when the poker community’s attention shifts to offline events, online play remains exciting thanks to such promotions. PPPoker club players can take note of the idea of joining seasonal promotions: it’s a way to increase your value from regular play and earn extra prizes for your activity. Additionally, the format of progressive draws and instant bonuses can be used in club promotions to keep players interested even during “quiet” months. Finally, the experience of participating in multi-level challenges and automatic tournaments like All-In Shootout can be useful for broadening your poker horizons and understanding new formats, which are gradually appearing in mobile poker apps, including PPPoker.