[Mike Haven]

You are absolutely right, Fmonti.

First, Stars is not taking on new private tournies at the moment; and second, they never, (I believe), give a cent towards prize money or bonuses in their ongoing private tournies.

Looked at individually, a $2 Early Bird Rebate doesn't sound like a big deal, but when 85 players are receiving it, it is equivalent to another $170 in the pot. Then, with the Play Rebates, and the Bonuses, their whole offered package is relatively enormous value added.

That is why I am willing, totally, to put up with the (usual) glitches and hassles of TruePoker for these one-off tournies.

It is a rare day that I ask for, say, a new GrannyMae Bonus when Mr True-man will say "Hol' on there, pard; enough is enough!" as long as he sees us supporting his site in playing a few ring games as well.