This exact question was going to be my next post, so I'm hoping someone can help.

In a nutshell, I'm working towards qualifying (and having a referrer qualify) for the initial bonuses on Party Poker. Working towards the necessary "raked hands" deal, and I'm wondering if hands that you fold to the blinds pre-flop count toward your total.

Two days ago when I signed up, my answer to myself was "of course they do, moron... why wouldn't they?". Today I'm in the camp of "of course they don't... why would they?". So I'm back on the fence.

Anyone know the definitive answer on this?

Thanks.