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Thanks for all the feedback. We do value it.
Based on the feedback we have decided that we won't implement changes midyear that will cause substantial reduction of the benefits to a subset of players, and therefore 5x program for all ring games won’t be implemented until 2010 at least, if at all.
However we will make the 5x VPP changes for tables listed below, where practically all players will benefit.
Heads-Up – All Games
NL/PL Holdem - 6 max
PLO - 6 max
NL/PL Omaha H/L – 6 max
When will these changes start? First we need to make sure we don’t find any software issues after deployment on the production site that could delay the release into August. During next few days we will deploy a small number of tables marked 5xVPP. Once we’re positive everything is working, 5xVPP tables will be released for all games/limits listed above, hopefully early next week.
We will also form a panel of 5-7 VIP players to help continue improving our VIP program, without making drastic immediate realignments and keeping in mind the best timeline to deploy updates. Various proposals in this thread will be reviewed carefully.
Some players felt that PokerStars was planning this change to decrease benefits overall. That is simply not true. We did look at the rake figures and the current VPPs awarded. Changing the ring games rewards to 5x VPPs for everyone would’ve awarded roughly 2.8% more VPPs in ring games than we currently award for the same rake paid. The change we have now decided on will award significantly more VPPs.
Thank you for the feedback, our goal has always been to offer our players great value with the best service for your online poker play.
Scotty
PokerStars VIP Team