SuperNova

word type: noun

  1. The fifth level of the PokerStars VIP Program that awards a 3.5x FPP multiplier as well as a special reward bonus and access to VIP tournaments.

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Details

The Supernova VIP level is the 5th of the PokerStars VIP Program levels that a player can achieve by accumulating VPPs by playing real money cash games or tournaments. Once a player accumulates 100,000 VPPs during a calendar year, they are automatically made into a SuperNova for the remainder of that year through the end of February of the following year. he status can be extended on a month-by-month basis provided as players continue to earn 10,000 VPPs per month.

Goodies

The main advantage to becoming a Supernova member is that it unlocks the 3.5xFPP multiplier that helps players accumulate FPs faster. FPPs can be used to buy tickets into tournaments, buy electronic items or be turned in for a cash bonus. Supernovas (and above) have exclusive access to the $1,500 cash reward bonus that costs 100,000 FPPs and the $4,000 cash reward bonus that costs 250,000 FPPs. In addition SuperNovas (and above) are eligible to purchase a cash reward for 50,000 FPPs:

- $2,000 at 200,000 VPPs
- $3,000 at 300,000 VPPs
- $4,000 at 400,000 VPPs
- $5,000 at 500,000 VPPs
- $6,000 at 600,000 VPPs
- $8,000 at 800,000 VPPs

How To Achieve

To see how much a ring game player would have to play to achieve Supernova in one calendar year, a general guide is below.

25nl Full Ring ($0.10 - $0.25 blinds): Number of Hands required is approximately 769,000 if VPPs Per Hand is 0.13
50nl Full Ring ($0.25 - $0.50 blinds): Number of Hands required is approximately 454,500 if VPPs Per Hand is 0.22.
100nl Full Ring ($0.50 - $1.00 blinds): Number of Hands required is approximately 303,000 if VPPs Per Hand is 0.33.
200nl Full Ring ($1.00 - $2.00 blinds): Number of Hands required is approximately 256,400 if VPPs Per Hand is 0.39.