Free Money

In the last few years Stars has released a reload bonus in spring, usually just in time for the SCOOP. This year the amount is 50% up to $250, which is the largest reload bonus I can remember. I'm pleased with the figure, though it is a drop in the bucket compared to the money going the other direction due to the VIP changes from the beginning of the year. I wonder if this means the changes combined with the introduction of ZOOM have resulted in significantly increased profits. I know that promotion dollars are not necessarily the result of strong financials, but they certainly could be.

I'd also like the state for the record that the officiating of the NHL has been utterly terrible for the latter half of the season and now the playoffs. This is not directed at one particular series, or an excuse for the failures of the Calgary Flames. It has just been painful to watch them get it wrong so often. The NHL quite frequently makes the other major professional sports leagues in North America look exceptionally well run by comparison, which is just embarrassing given how great a game hockey is.

I'll be attending a Pokerstars hosted dinner for the second time tomorrow at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Looking forward to it as I had a good time at the first one and I love the food there. I expect I'll see a few of the same regulars from the first dinner as well. There certainly is a lot more to talk about this time with the VIP changes, ZOOM introduction, and PTR lawsuit.