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Re: RakeBack, Frequent Player Points, Player reward program.

Fri, Aug 10 2012 8:03 AM (3 replies)
  • Alan_M
    237 Posts
    Fri, Aug 10 2012 4:54 AM

    Poker sites have been doing this for years. If you want a well structured example of how to reward your frequent players then take a look at Pokerstars FPP (frequent Player Program).

    WGT you need to get a serious FPP.

    A rake is charged on all credit events, a pretty steep one at that - 20% on Ready Go's.

    But what do you get in return?

    So far all I can see it a small credit bonus each time you tier up. I just moved from Master to Tour Master and got a whopping 175 credits, which isn't even a sleeve of Callaways, and that's it.

    Sure there are XP's these lock out clubs to the more experienced players who, as they get better, get clubs that make the game easier and makes them score even lower.

    How about rakeback connected to the XP's - build up enough XP's to hit target bonuses such as gift vouchers for a sleeve of balls, or save up your vouchers for a wedge etc etc.

     

    You get the idea - reward your regulars, spend a couple of hours looking through Pokerstars to get an idea how a professional business does it. 

     

  • StrangeMagic
    1,304 Posts
    Fri, Aug 10 2012 6:51 AM

    Good post Alan, it's a win-win for both the player and WGT.

    Anything that stirs interest and increased play is good for WGT. Your idea also rewards the average golfer who continually watches the elite take the spoils. "Joe Average" would at least get something for his loyalty and continued endeavors.

    SM

  • 2DAMFLASHY
    1,141 Posts
    Fri, Aug 10 2012 7:59 AM

    hmmmmm... 

    i bet a slew would start another account to recieve more rakeback ...

    creating an even bigger problem in that aspect..

    peace

     

     

  • Choppography
    2,166 Posts
    Fri, Aug 10 2012 8:03 AM

    2DAMFLASHY:

    hmmmmm... 

    i bet a slew would start another account to recieve more rakeback ...

    creating an even bigger problem in that aspect..

    peace

    There are negatives to everything you do and try.  Let's not focus on them as a means to keep us from moving forward.

    This is a good concept, and something WGT should look into....if not already.  As with anything, you build a good product and competition enters the marketplace.  Stay ahead of the curve.

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