Recently, Full Tilt Pokerreleased its Black Card. Just in case you’re unfamiliar with the latest rewards program from the world’s second largest online poker room, text found on Full Tilt’s website calls the Black Card “the ultimate recognition of poker status.” There are a wealth of perks that come with being a Black Card member at Full Tilt, so let’s take a look at what the buzz is all about.

All you have to do to earn your Black Card at Full Tilt Poker is rack up 500 Full Tilt Points, or FTPs, over a 100-day rolling period. Full Tilt explains that you’ll actually receive a Black Card in the mail to show off to your friends: “Achieve a 500-point average in any 100-day period and you’ll automatically receive Black Card membership – your Black Card will be mailed to your physical mailing address.”

In order to preserve your elite status on Full Tilt, you’ll need to keep up your 500 FTP average over each 100-day rolling period. If you happen to take a vacation or decide you need a few days’ respite from the virtual felt, Full Tilt Poker will grant you a 50-day grace period in order to get your total back up to par. Plus, while you’re in the 50-day grace period, you’ll still receive all of the perks that come with your Black Card status.

The online poker site doesn’t expect you to keep track of your 100-day average on your own, either. Instead, a Black Card Status Widget will appear in the lower right corner of the lobby to help you keep up with where you stand. In order to set up the Widget, click on “Customize” in the Standard View window and then enable it. Then, click “OK” when you’re done and the new Widget will appear.

Black Card members receive double FTPs and access to the Black Card Store, among other rewards. Text found on Full Tilt’s website outlines several benefits that cardholders can receive: “As a Black Card holder, you’ll enjoy preferred treatment at live events in the company of Full Tilt Poker pros, including access to the Pro’s Choice WSOP suite. In addition, our dedicated Black Card support team provides personalized customer service, tailored to your needs.”

The Black Card Store is packed with hot items for players to purchase. Cash bonuses, electronics, and luxury items are at your disposal. Cash bonuses available at the time of writing included $5,000 for 1.1 million FTPs, $2,000 for 460,000 FTPs, $1,000 for 240,000 FTPs, $500 for $125,000 FTPs, $250 for 65,000 FTPs, $100 for 28,500 FTPs, and $50 for 15,000 FTPs. If a set of wheels is in your future, a Tesla Roadster 2.5 and a Mercedes CLS550 are just two of the cars you’ll find in the Full Tilt Black Card Store for purchase.

When you complete the requirements to become a Black Card member of Full Tilt, the site will send you an e-mail and transmit a welcome message via a pop-up. In addition, in order to keep your Black Card status, it’s important to note that only base FTPs earned count; the double FTPs you receive as a Black Card member and bonus FTPs earned through promotions like Happy Hour do not apply towards your balance.

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