Jim wrote.......

"the periodic offers to put money into an account and get a bonus?"

That's correct, then you have to play a certain number of raked hands or tournaments to receive the money in your account. That's free money & if you are playing on Poker Stars you should be taking advantage of them. The key here is that Poker Stars does not put any time limits on how long you take to play those hands or tournaments & get your bonus. Party Poker makes you play them in 7 days & that is why I no longer play on Party Poker. Andy - Las Vegas