This is for a buddy of mine. He recently won a 12K package on stars.

Are there better options from other sites that will sponsor him? Maybe smaller sites that will give more money.

Has anyone done this? Thought about this? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

^^^^^^what he said

No if u decline u dont get the hotel, gifts, etc... basically the 1k u win from winning the sat u gotta use for expenses. I can tell you if your trying to get a room for 10 days like they give u its not gonna be easy trying to spend less than 1k

True-but have you ever seen a chick walking around naked in your room with nothing but a Pokerstars baseball jersey on? I don't wear the stuff, but it can come in handy. I do cherish my ElKY trading card more than anything though-I have it framed and hanging over my bed. :)

The simple answer is no. Stars takes care of their people pretty well. I have played for them the last two years in a row. The additional 2k is worth it. No one will give you anything until you are very deep. But take it someone who's buying in this year, the hotel, etc adds up, too. Take the deal, if you make it deep enough to get sponsors, you've already cashed big, so you didn't leave much behind.

See him there,

Blue.

I don't think these sites can put gear on you this year anyway, and most sites are just giving you the cash. Bodog, Full Tilt, ect.....