Cardozagames has a great first-deposit bonus of 200% up to $600. So if you have $300 laying around, toss it on Cardoza for an extra $600! The welcome bonus is then released based on the amount of Cardoza Points that are earned. Players are given 60 days to accumulate the necessary points to clear the welcome bonus. For every 400 points, $5 is released.
Cardoza Points are part of Cardoza's VIP Club and are by earned by playing in cash games and tournaments. The points are calculated based on the total rake taken from all players during a hand, not just an individual, for cash games and the total fee that is generated for tournaments. As part of the VIP Club, everyone starts out at 0 Cardoza Points, and therefore as a Bronze VIP. Players are advanced to the next VIP level on the first of each month, based on a weighted monthly points average over the past three moths. The most recent month holds the most weight. The higher the VIP level, the faster Cardoza Points are earned, and the faster your welcome bonus will be released.
The amount of Cardoza Points earned per hand depends on your VIP level. Since the deposit bonus is for new accounts only, we will list the amount of points earned per raked hand for Bronze members. $.25 - $.50 1 point, $.51 - $1 2 points, $1.01 - $1.50 5 points, $1.51 - $2.00 6 points, $2.01 - $3 8 points, $3.01+ 10 points. If you play enough to raise your levels, you can earn this bonus faster. For example, is the rake was $2, you would receive 6 points at the bronze level, and 9 pints at the Platinum level. For complete details on VIP levels and points see our Cardozagames review.
In addition to the $600 bonus, by signing up through FTR you will always receive FOUR free poker books! You don't have to pay for shipping or anything, just simply signup, collect 10 points (which can be done in under 5 minutes), then e-mail books@cardozagames.com. Make sure to include your username and selection of 4 books. There are over 20 to choose from which can be found on the Cardoza website. Make sure to use the thinks on this page to qualify!