All of us Party Poker players know a new redrawing of the points system is coming up. Understandibly, we're getting nervous, particularly because we could be facing a massive loss of value with the incoming system.

Party reps promissed the details of the new program in advance, and time is running up. So let's hear it from the community at 2+2. Let's see whether we get some real information.

I need to know whether to cash in my accumulated points now or whether I risk losing value when the new system is in place.

Absolute players initially lost half the value of their Reward Points when a new system was put in place. But Absolute then backtracked and allowed players to exchange their previously accumulated points at the old rate.

Just saying I hope Party doesn't pull the same %$*& Absolute did. Or if they do, there should be a grace period.

Quarter 3 KPIs are out for Partygaming tomorrow you may hear something then....1 thing for sure is that they cannot afford to annoy their loyal players so it should be good news

This is what I think is going to happen:

Yes, the new point structure is going to be better, but Party is going to offer you less bonuses and other promotions. So Party isn't going to give you any more money, than before this new point structure.

Sounds like Party

If we're not losing value on our accumulated points, I just can't see how Party reps wouldn't simply say: "no worries though, you won't be losing any value".

seriously party?
What are you waiting for, you said 2 weeks into Nov and still nothing

From the Partygaming Q3 KPIs today

. An improved loyalty and VIP programme, incorporating extensive player feedback, will be launched next month.

from partygaming.com and click on Q3 KPIs

They are bringing back the monster!!!

Improved or unimproved. By not telling us exactly what will happen, they're making us gamble with our money (and not in the good, healthy, everyday way).

**MY RESPONSE FROM PARTY VIP HOST**
Cliff note: Basically a useless reply and not at all reassuring.

Hello,
I understand that Party will be implementing a new rewards system in
December. I'm concerned that the value of the Party points I have may
decrease. Currently I hold 520K points and I can exchange them in the
party store for about $5200.
Can you provide assurances that after the new system is implemented,
that the value of my points will not decrease?
Also, I am Deuces 3 member and I was told that I would receive special
bonuses but I haven't received one for a long time. Can you provide
me with one?

Dear ****
The details of our new loyalty program have not been officially announced yet and I will not be able to give you any details at this points. Unfortunately I will not be able to guarantee that the value of your available reward points will not be decreased, therefore I strongly recommend that you redeem these points for cash.
As far as the bonuses are concerned, I would like to confirm that in general our Deuce level player are entitled to more bonuses. However, the bonuses offered depend mainly on the gaming and transaction activity on a customer's account. I'm afraid that your current account standings do not allow me to offer you a bonus right now; I hope that you will not find this disappointing.
Best regards,
Vanina
VIP Customer Care
viphosts@partyaccount.com
Toll free for Europe and Australia: 00800 3000 8282
Toll free for Canada: 011 800 3000 8282
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The Party affiliate newsletter also mentioned that players can now play from Thailand and Malaysia too.

Juk

Ehm. Yeah. Sounds nice.

I know that many of you are anxious to know more about the launch of our new loyalty system. We must apologize for not making the pre-launch announcements as early as expected but we are still finalizing the last few details.



However, we guarantee that players will not lose the value of their points in the switch to the new system. The new reward scheme is designed to offer better value for all of our players.



We have taken your feedback on board and designed a simple, easy to understand system with one type of point and no amortization, levels or weekly goals. It will be simple; earn points at the current rates (https://secure.partyaccount.com/pc/p..._earnpoints.do) and redeem them for cash packages, bonuses and tournament entries. Higher cash packages offer higher value and everyone has the opportunity to accumulate their points and redeem them at levels higher than they can currently.



This is the base of our new reward system. On top of this we will be increasing the numbers of points based promotions, such as leader boards and double points promotions, to help you acquire points more quickly. We are also introducing a new VIP club which will bring even higher value for our top end players.



I will post more of the details when they are finalized but please be assured that your point’s value will not depreciate in the switch to the new scheme.

Looks like the geniuses who implemented the last scheme were completely wrong!

PartyPokerRep,

tyvm for this information.

Please post the details when you can.

I've looked for a new site for years but no site can compete with stars software and action imo. I really hope this reward program will be good for "medium rakers" and if it is, i probably will move my br to party.

"We must apologize for not making the pre-launch announcements as early as expected but we are still finalizing the last few details."

Here's a very good suggestion: Have a points system with less details so that you don't have to have a dual masters degree in English and Math from a bombed out Somalian university to understand it.

"BREAKING NEWS... From now on, you'll collect every point you earn"

"weekly goals" and "collected points"

"go on vacation"

"Hit your target and you'll instantly receive all the points you have picked up. Better still, you'll also instantly receive every subsequent point you earn for the rest of the week"

"Pass your Weekly Goal and you will instantly collect all the points you earn, at 100% of their value"

"unvested reward points:8,004 x 6 = 48,024 These Reward Points will be available for collection in weekly installments over the next 10 weeks. See the terms and conditions for complete details of the amortization process."

Seriously, what kind of $#&*^%@$* is that? Who is the IDIOT that came up with this boneheaded scheme?? What drugs were involved? Have they been fired yet?? Will GWB be appointing them to a civil service position next?

Casper, that's the old scheme. Not that it isn't ******ed

The thought behind the old system must be that its so complicated that very few understand how bad it is.

That's enterpreneurship

Maybe, maybe not. One could wonder why partypoker isn't "the worlds largest poker room" anymore.

You're right, it's the rewards system.

lol at anyone who thinks party's new system will be better than the old

how many sites/times has that ever happened? dangerously close to zero

Where did i say that?