FTP Reload or New account?

maniack · #1 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 01:44 PM

I've been playing more at Full Tilt since the shutout of US players at other sites and I had a question about whether I should reload despite the lack of a reload bonus or whether I should open a new account to qualify for the first deposit bonus again. At other sites, it seems like reload bonuses are a fairly common occurrence, but I have yet to see one at FTP. I know it's against the rules to open a new account to get another bonus, but I'm pretty sure a lot of people do it.

My specific questions: Have any of you opened a new FTP to get another deposit bonus? Have you experienced any problems doing this? Conversely, does FTP ever offer a reload bonus?

Thanks for your help!

hachkc · #2 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by maniack

I've been playing more at Full Tilt since the shutout of US players at other sites and I had a question about whether I should reload despite the lack of a reload bonus or whether I should open a new account to qualify for the first deposit bonus again. At other sites, it seems like reload bonuses are a fairly common occurrence, but I have yet to see one at FTP. I know it's against the rules to open a new account to get another bonus, but I'm pretty sure a lot of people do it.

My specific questions: Have any of you opened a new FTP to get another deposit bonus? Have you experienced any problems doing this? Conversely, does FTP ever offer a reload bonus?

They just did a 50% upto $500 reload in October right after the UIGEA announcement. I believe they've had 1 other reload since I joined them in 4/2006. As for opening a new account, not sure how that works.

iSPINX · #3 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 01:51 PM

In regards to your question, I didn't come across any reload bonus so I indeed created a new account for the bonus like I'm sure many others have done. Only done it once and am current earning the bonus and have experienced no problems, may be a different story for others though.

A-Ro · #4 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 01:53 PM

I'd still be at FTP, but I can't get rakeback there because I already had an account.

I don't know how easy it is to set a brand new account (I assume it would have to be under somebody elses name which I would not be comfortable with).

JM · #5 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 02:15 PM

Yeah good luck trying to withdraw when the time comes. They'll want proof of your identity, etc. and if they find you've got 2 accounts, they will probably give you back your deposit and close both accounts. Forfeit all winnings & bonuses.

hachkc · #6 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JM

Yeah good luck trying to withdraw when the time comes. They'll want proof of your identity, etc. and if they find you've got 2 accounts, they will probably give you back your deposit and close both accounts. Forfeit all winnings & bonuses.

I've made numerous withdrawls to NT but I don't know that they've ever questioned anything at FT. When I setup my neteller account, I did physically have to speak with someone though.

Wonder if I could have 2 FT accounts using 1 NT account? Just tell everyone its my wife playing on it.

TheMightyJim2k · #7 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 02:26 PM

you can do this, and deposit to a separate account from a the same Neteller account. The "wife" or "girlfriend" story is most plausible. FT will allow multiple accounts coming from the same home (IP address), but if they suspect that you are bonus whoring you could get an investigation and get shut down.

considering that I don't want to get kicked off of the second most active site available to players since the UIGEA, I wouldn't chance it. FT typically will have a reload bonus about every 6 months. I would either make a small deposit and wait out the bonus for the rest of it, or if you can't wait contact FT customer service and find out when they are planning their next reload bonus.

littlebu · #8 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by A-Ro

I'd still be at FTP, but I can't get rakeback there because I already had an account.

I don't know how easy it is to set a brand new account (I assume it would have to be under somebody elses name which I would not be comfortable with).

I believe you can add rakeback through an affiliate to an exsisting account. At least I've heard you can.

scottwire · #9 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by littlebu

I believe you can add rakeback through an affiliate to an exsisting account. At least I've heard you can.

Only if your account was never attached to any affiliate.

i.e. you never clicked on a banner or link to get to Full Tilt's site to download the software.

A-Ro · #10 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by scottwire

Only if your account was never attached to any affiliate.

i.e. you never clicked on a banner or link to get to Full Tilt's site to download the software.

I was told by the affiliate I go through I could not, but if that's not true I'll gladly go back to FTP if I can get rakeback too.