Tournament Tickets as Bonuses: Are They Worth It

## Tournament Tickets as Bonuses Many poker rooms distribute bonuses as tournament tickets rather than cash. GGPoker's Ocean Rewards chests frequently contain tournament tickets. PokerStars Stars Rewards chests include tickets to specific events. Understanding the value and optimal use of these tickets is important. Tournament tickets have a defined buy-in value but their expected value depends on your tournament skill. A $10 ticket has $10 face value, but if your tournament ROI is 10%, the expected profit from the ticket is only $1. For losing tournament players, tickets have negative expected value beyond their face amount. If you receive tickets for tournaments you would not normally play, they still have value — but potentially less than their face amount. Play the tournaments regardless (free entry), but do not count ticket value as equivalent to cash rakeback when comparing rooms. ## Maximizing Your Bonus Value Every bonus dollar and rakeback percentage point adds to your poker income. Use our rakeback calculator and promotions page to ensure you are capturing the maximum value from every room you play at.