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Receive a free month full stakes subscription to Grinderschool Poker Training when you create an account at Black Chip Poker and deposit at least $100 when you use the bonus code 185BCP. If you don't deposit a minimum $100 you will still earn free poker training when you reach monthly rake plateaus of $50, $100 and $200. Feel free to contact us any time with any questions.

Free Membership	Deposit Amount	Monthly Net Rake*
1 Week Free	N/A	$50
2 Weeks Free	N/A	$100
1 Month Free	$100 (or more!)	$200

Black Chip Poker is on the Merge Poker network and is currently available to players worldwide.** Black Chip Poker and the Merge Gaming Network currently boasts the most poker traffic available to USA players ahead of the Cake Poker Network. Instead of offering Rakeback to each player, Black Chip Poker currently has a Loyalty Point Redemption system in place. The big difference between the two is that as you play more hands and accumulate more lifetime rake, the higher your point redemption rewards percentage.

Black Chip Poker is licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (Canada) and the Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta.

Black Chip Poker Point Redemption

Lifetime Rake	Points Required	Exchange Options	Exchange %	Deposit Bonus	Max VIP Rewards
$0-$149.99	0-1499	0%	0%	13.3%	13.3%
$150-199.99	1500	500 pts for $5	10%	13.3%	23.3%
$200-$499.99	2000	750 pts for $12.50	16.67%	13.3%	29.97%
$500-$999.99	5000	1000 pts for $20	20%	13.3%	33.3%
$1000-$4999.99	10000	2000 pts for $50	25%	13.3%	38.3%
$5000-$9999.99	50000	5000 pts for $150	30%	13.3%	43.3%
$10k-$19999.99	100000	10000 pts for $350	35%	13.3%	48.3%
$20k-$29999.99	200000	15000 pts for $600	40%	13.3%	53.3%
$30000+	300000	20000 pts for $900	45%	13.3%	58.3%

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1. Un-install the Black Chip Poker software if you have it installed already -- DON'T SKIP THIS STEP!
2. Clear your cookies in your internet browser -- DON'T SKIP THIS STEP!
3. Download Black Chip Poker and create your Black Chip Poker username
4. Make a deposit. Use the Black Chip Poker Bonus Code: 185BCP to receive 150% up to $750
5. Create your free Grinderschool Username
6. Input your information below and we will contact you regarding your account at Black Chip Poker

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Black Chip Poker VIP Point Purchases

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At Black Chip Poker, you earn 10 VIP Points for each $1 in rake paid. Your rewards at Black Chip are calculated based on your lifetime points accumulation and not on a monthly volume. Once you reach a lifetime rake of $150, you will be able to redeem your points for cash at a 10% rewards rate, and go higher from there.

Point Decay: If you don't play for 60 consecutive days on Black Chip Poker, then you will start to decay points. If you plan on taking an extended break we recommend cashing in all available points.

Black Chip Poker Deposit Bonus

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Use the Black Chip Poker Bonus Code 185BCP to receive a 150% deposit bonus up to $750. It takes 75 VIP Points to release $1 of deposit bonus and will be paid out in $5 increments. Players will earn 10 VIP Points for each $1 in rake. This results in an additional 13.33% reward and expires in 90 days.

Instant 10% Boost: For new depositing players at Black Chip Poker, you will receive an instant 10% boost to your bankroll up to $30. This is in addition to your deposit bonus and will be awarded automatically.

Black Chip Poker Traffic

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The following table shows how the Merge Gaming Network compares to other online poker networks during peak hours:


The majority of traffic will be at the No Limit Hold'em 6-max and Full Ring tables. The Merge Gaming Network also has the most Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha and other side games compared to the other poker networks that accept USA players.


The Merge Gaming Network has a moderate amount of SNG traffic at the $20 buy in and below level at a variety of games available including: 10-man, 6-man, Heads-up, Turbo, Super Turbo, Double Up, and Bounty. Additionally, players will be able to play in 1,000 to $10,000 Guaranteed tournaments a day at the Merge Gaming Network but expect the field sizes to be relatively small.

Deposit and Withdrawal Times at Black Chip Poker

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Grinderschool recommends USA players deposit at Black Chip Poker via Western Union, either online or in person at a Western Union location. USA players are limited to Check Cashouts and are currently taking 6-8 weeks for withdrawls to be approved. After approval, the checks should arrive relatively quickly in about 2-3 days. Non-USA players have a variety of options for depositing and cashing out and have had no problems with significant withdrawal times.

We feel your funds are safe at Black Chip Poker but USA players will have to be extremely patient with cashouts.

Black Chip Poker Rake Calculation

Black Chip Poker uses a “weighted contributed” rake calculation, which means that the amount of rake credited depends on the amount of money a player puts into a pot. “Weighted contributed” is often called “paid rake,” and means you don’t collect any points if you don’t see a flop, and rake is credited depending on how much you put in.

Some consider it to be the most fair method for calculating points, because the “weighted” means that the players who put the most money into the pot receives the most credit toward points. For instance, if player A puts $10 into a pot, and players B and C $20, $2.50 would be raked out of the $50 pot, and player A would only be credited 20% of that rake ($.50) and players B and C 40% each ($1).

Unfortunately for some, this means your playing style affects your rewards. Tight players, who don’t enter a lot of pots and therefore do not pay as much rake, have a more difficult time amassing points.

Overall Black Chip Poker Review

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Black Chip Poker currently has the most traffic available to USA players, including cash games and tournaments and is the go-to site for Full Ring NLHE and SNG players. Regardless of what poker room you choose, 6-max NLHE cash continues to dominate. The slow withdrawals for USA players are frustrating but this is a common occurance in today's online poker scene. The 45% Max VIP Rewards is excellent and the highest available to USA players after you rake $30,000 in your lifetime (with the deposit bonus) to beat rakeback.

Black Chip Poker Screenshots

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*Net Rake: Black Chip Poker defines Net Rake as the total rake paid by a player minus deposit bonuses and VIP rewards
**Residents of Australia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Washington State, and Washington DC are restricted from playing at Black Chip Poker.