Become A FeltStars Pro!

Become A FeltStars Pro!

Feltstars is looking for a new online pro each month. You can be our next pro by playing and winning our monthly qualifier tournaments, and fame and fortune will be yours!

Joining FeltStars is the first step!

jOIN HERE: FELTSTARS

Each month we will host 30 qualifier tournaments, in which only the winner receives entry into the Final Event. On Monday through Friday evenings we will have $2.20 tourneys with a $33 tourney entry added, Saturday a $5.50 with a $60 tourney coupon added, and on Sundays there will be a deep stack $11.00 with a $50K guaranteed tourney entry added.

Any player winning more than one of the qualifiers in the same promotion period will earn an additional $50K guaranteed tourney entry, plus eliminate one more competitor to compete against in the final event!

The winner of each of the qualifiers will play in the final tourney at the end of the promotion, and the first place finisher will be crowned our online tournament pro of the month. He or she will win over $4,000 in MTT tournament buyins on FeltStars for the following month, (and keep all their winnings), as well as having their name and picture featured on our site, and in our newsletter.

Do you have what it takes to be our next pro?

Tournament Schedule

Qualifying events begin January 14^th, 2011 and conclude February 12^th, 2011.

$4,000 FeltStars Pro Qualifiers

Monday – Friday - $2.20 buy in starting at 20:00 FeltStars Server Time.

1500 chips with 15 minute levels

Saturday $5.50 buy in starting at 17:00 FeltStars Server Time.

2000 chips with 15 minute levels

Sunday $11 buy in deep stack tournament starting at 20:00 FeltStars Server Time.

4000 chips with 20 minute levels

$4,000 FeltStars Pro Final

Final Event – Sunday February 13^th, 2011 starting at 17:00 FeltStars Server Time.

Entry only by qualifying winners and first place receives the $4,000 Package

5000 chips with 20 minute levels

Winners Terms & Conditions

1. Monthly Online Poker Pro winners must agree to have their names and likeness printed on the website and in our promotional materials.
2. All tourney entries awarded will be for regularly scheduled tournaments, and have no cash value.
3. The pro sponsorship expires at the end of the 1 month period.

$4,000 FeltStars Pro Package Details

Number Of Coupons	Value of Each Coupon	Total Value of Coupons
1	$460	$460
4	$109	$436
30	$60	$1,800
30	$33	$990
30	$11	$330
Total Coupons 95	FeltStars Pro Package Total Value $4,016

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Adjusting to Pro Status as a Female on Online Sites

Adjusting to Pro Status as a Female on Online Sites

The week has been a tough one to say the least. It was like a complete transformation in my thought patterns which made adjusting to life as a FeltStars team pro very difficult. I look back at my poker game and sure; I haven’t won a championship or 1mil playing cash but I have held my own, usually cashing out at the end of the week when I have been fulltime playing and using the monies for the running of my household.


In one week my game has had a swing for the worst. Mostly I have copped bad beats thank goodness; some stupid moves I made cost me also though. The bad beats were unexpected ones at the start, after a few days I expected to see them come one after the other. I realised I needed some sort of adjustment to my game and to my life as being marked as a pro. Maybe going to a bad beat jackpot table where there is currently $354,000.00+ up for grabs may work! (jokes)


It wasn’t so long ago that I had a lot of issues with being women on a poker table. I had issues bluffing as the players would call me; why? Some men just do not take us seriously. I had a comment to that effect almost 2 years ago “When women start bluffing 20% more in their game THEN I will respect them!” I thought; “Right, bluff 20% more when I can’t bluff against the likes of you at the moment, that’s going to hurt the hip pocket to say the least! And hurt it 20% more!!”


Now; just when I thought I had overcome any issues that I had with being able to bluff and being called with crap I am faced with being marked as a pro. Nasty! This morning there were a minimum of 8 people watching my table; there are people who line up in wait lists to play on my cash tables. Worst of all these cash mongers call EVERYTHING!


I was looking at my beautiful pair of pocket Aces and threw in a nice raise of course! One wouldn’t believe it, call, call, call, call, call..... Then ALL-IN! I wasn’t folding, who would? I called!


Everyone else folded and I was dumbfounded as I see a guy turn over 69os and of course see him hit 69 on the damn flop!
My point; I am now dealing with 2 things; being called and bashed around for being female and also now for being marked as a pro. It’s enough to make you wanna rip your own hair out. Obviously in more serious tournaments such as the $50,000.00 GTD people play more seriously; cash on the other hand???? Look out me! The good news is I will smacked them around in the end. 69os are unlikely to win every hand against aces obviously!


I have toyed around with various hands, positions, playing tight, loose aggressive, tight aggressive and so on and so forth to see what works and I think finally as I write this I have it worked out. I played lower staked tables then I have in months and months; not just for this reason but also for getting a real feel for the poker software. I now know how I am going to deal with these crazy players and will be going back to the 10c/20c tables to get my $$$. Why? Principal! They owe it to me and I want it back lol.


In summary, being a female in poker can be tough, being a female marked pro is tougher, especially if you are not playing $5/$10 cash tables and above.

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Getting a Poker Sponsorship - Is This For You?

Getting a Poker Sponsorship - Is This For You?

Poker Sponsorships have many benefits to a poker player. The ultimate win for some poker players is gaining sponsorships of any type, shape or form. There are also many people who avoid gaining poker sponsorship at all costs and that’s because there are good reasons for them to do so.

I am betting that minimum 90% of people who read this blog are all for getting a poker sponsorship. That’s no doubt why you have come to read it. Some sponsorships offer more than others. Poker sponsorship contracts do vary! There is the obvious full sponsorship being for online and offline play. There is also live play sponsorship and then online as two separate types. A full sponsorship is likely to include a contract with deals along the following lines:

- Live Tournament Entries Paid

- Online Poker Play Funding

- Clothing Provided

- Travel and Associated Expenses Paid

- Bonuses for Huge Media Attention (summarised in short)

- Personal Page Website Dedication

However; there is always a catch and the catch isn’t avoided with sponsorship deals. It sounds absolutely fabulous right? Play online whenever you want, travel the world, dressed like king and bonuses when you gain nice media attention and a nice little spot on the sponsors site. Financial difficulties are now G.O.N.E. Again there is a catch though.

By taking on the role of a fully sponsored professional poker player there are things you have to provide in return and it isn’t just playing poker. These things make players in the know avoid such deals. Yes, you have your tourneys paid for but what % do you get when you win $2,000.000.00? I can tell you it isn’t the whole 2 mil; it isn’t nearly the whole 2 mil actually. The same applies when you are online funded time to pay up!

In addition to loss of winnings you lose the ability to relax. You are expected to blog, sign, and market – basically work an office job. Your emails, meetings and phone calls will be endless. Your working day is going to increase to around 16 hours. After 6 months you are going to be very tired! Even keeping control of things like facebook accounts, twitter etc can become very mundane.

You are expected to not just play at tournaments but also do whatever interviews, meetings and signings you are requested from your marketing boss. In fact; you may have a family members wedding to attend – too bad! You also have a tournament and a multitude of jobs to go with it. There is no up and bolt, it’s in your contract! These things must be abided to; and I can understand why too! The sponsoring company is paying you a lot of money.

Bookwork and taxes are likely to become a hassle for you also; there’s no doubt about that. Just remember you need receipts! Some are lucky – the best of the best professional sponsored players do get assistants. Is this really lucky though? They get assistants as they are so damn busy they need them!

Do you have an idea now why some people avoid sponsorships at all costs? Do not get me wrong; every company obviously has different contracts. Every sponsorship deal is going to be different. Mark my words though, have a look around – go see what some of the biggest pros in the world have done in the last few months and don’t forget the things you can’t see. Google search their name and you will find their blogs, and what they have had to do in order to complete their jobs: It shouldn’t be too hard to track the life of a pro for a week by google searching – unless they are on a working holiday.

Being a sponsored pro is a job and everyone needs to remember this! I get asked every day, can you hook me up with some sponsors? Who do I see for sponsorships? My suggestion is that unless you want a somewhat controlled life – go get backed instead! Also research how to gain a poker poker sponsorship. An article can be found by clicking here: How to Gain Sponsorship

On the complete opposite hand - poker sponsorships can be a brilliant thing for many players and completely suit their lifestyle. If it wasn't the case, there wouldn't be any. Do your research though before signing the deal!

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Your Poker Career (3) Living Your Poker Dream!

Your Poker Career (3) Living Your Poker Dream!

The poker world is indeed a big one; one with many avenues, potential and profitability. I have covered a few questions that have been asked of me lately A LOT! These are regarding sponsorship and becoming a pro player. I hear time and time again though “I just want to live my poker dream!” It made me think: What is this poker dream, indeed?

Which poses the question: Is everyone’s poker dream the same?

Can we, those with an interest in this industry all live it?

What is a poker dream? What is this dream made of?

Is it merely playing online poker and poker tournaments?

Soon I shall explain the dream that I am living, to show you the industry, and living a poker dream that is beyond the obvious. But for now, I will write about what I see as the dreams dreamt by most people. Hopefully by writing this, you will see that living a poker dream goes beyond just being a champion. There are many ways to “live the dream!” both on and off the internet and attained by doing several other things than just by playing Texas hold ‘em poker.

To have the poker dream to win the WSOP final event is a dream, which is possible to live, yet with low odds. To win a WSOP event (bracelet) is another dream; again, 55+ events each year gives you a minimal chance to live this dream. The chance of cashing is good when playing the events, but winning a bracelet is long odds at the most! The same applies to all other major events. This surely cannot be the poker dream that everyone wants to live. It is a great dream but less then possible for most.

Being a poker professional is indeed living a poker dream. It can be fruitful and more than fun. Travel, drinks, socialisation, wonderful meals, a hospitable life - the spoils one can only dream of having forever. Living this dream, if not managed properly though, can have huge slumps; slumps that you have to be prepared to get out with a whatever-it-takes attitude!

Being a “sponsored poker professional” is another dream people have, one that they want to live. Indeed, again the good life can come from this – it is the same as being an independent poker professional (pro, for short). Living this dream can be seen as probably easier than the rest, but is it? Being a sponsored pro gives you the necessary entries – among other things - to play for your sponsoring poker company. And with this, come the demands of the job and the requirements. You are a marketing tool and usually chosen as you are indeed the role model for this job. You need to be certain, because if this is the dream you wish to live, then it is exactly what it says it is. The how’s and why’s are something that I will no doubt cover in my next few blog posts - the specific requirements and job features of each position. In accepting the position of a “sponsored poker professional” you generally have to download online poker software (specific) and play poker on request. Sounds easy but may not be particularly so for some folks set in their mind with what is good for them! Remember, someone else is staking their hard-earned cash and reputation on YOU and it is only fair that they set the terms on quite a few of your gaming activities.

Living the poker dream can be done in simpler format also. Like playing on an online gaming software site day in and day out as a living, using your winnings for that exact reason: to make a living! Use funds to travel, but not necessarily the live poker tournaments. You can play poker as you choose, wherever you choose and whenever you choose. This was my original plan. Play internet poker games and win - simple. Regarding my own personal poker dream though, and importantly so, I will show you that there is life beyond a table in this world of poker!

Living a poker dream to me equates to having a career based purely in the poker world. Living and breathing poker, day in day out. There are many people who do this in many ways, who look beyond the square that we live in. Living a poker dream can be much more than merely playing poker day in and day out. The poker industry has many niches to carve for many people.

I live my poker dream in a completely different way, yet I breathe poker all day every day! My poker life equates to living the poker dream. I write poker, talk poker, broad cast poker on air. I manage poker, I play poker. My life is poker and therefore my “poker dream” is fulfilled. As I said at the beginning, it is a big industry. As part of your dream you can be in management, report, deal, work with poker software developers to develop poker software, sell, manufacture, market, co-ordinate and play. Poker is just like any business and it runs like any other business. It needs many little busy people to make it a successful one. Think of how a successful business works. Poker is the same – we even need accountants! Anyone reading this could have useful skills needed in the poker industry!

Well I am living my poker dream and I even play lesser than before living my dream. Ask yourself, again, after reading this: What is my poker dream and do I really want to live it? If yes, keep reading my blog as the days, weeks and months go by.

Feel free to jump into this fun world of online gaming and poker tournaments on and off the felt by using my handy hints.

Danielle – AKA – Hot Aussie Chick

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Your Poker Career (2) How to Gain Sponsorship

Your Poker Career (2) How to Gain Sponsorship

A question I asked myself some time ago was “How Do Poker Players Gain Sponsorship?” Of recent times this is a question I have been asked a lot by other people! By a lot, I mean a LOT! So why are people asking me this question? Aiding Cindy QUEEN-BEE Morgan to alter the path in her life and gain sponsorship as a brand ambassador from raidbet.net has made this question a big one! This appears to have made me a contact everyone wants to have. Not surprisingly, it is every poker players dream to step into the world of poker sponsorship. There are certain paths and requisites that need to be full filled for this to happen for anyone. Before giving out any hints however, I ask you; my readers; Do you need sponsorship?

There are many well known poker players in the world that have no sponsorship. There are many players who make hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, again without sponsorship. Sponsorship is not a necessary tool for making it big in the world of poker. This is one aspect I suggest everyone take into consideration. As you read my blog remember you are reading the blog of a fairly well known player, possibly the most well known female player in Australia (Closely followed if not now following Queen-Bee LOL). I am not sponsored. I am making a great living from poker. I am not taking down huge tournaments and winning big in live ring games at major casinos worldwide. But indeed I have made it big (in different ways) and on my own. This is my point to this paragraph.The most obvious way for any player to have online poker rooms crawling over them begging them to be part of their team is to win big. Take down the WSOP, WPT, Aussie Millions, EPT and the like. One may say they cannot afford the buy-in, there can only be one winner. Indeed, this is right. Again I state this is the obvious way and until this year when online gaming companies such as raidbet.net started changing the way player sponsorship works. This was the only way. I took a big part in making this revolutionary concept happen, a change in the outlook of player sponsorship. It has taken a revolutionary company such as Cybertech Holdings International to hear my voice. One can only hope that other companies will follow this world leader! Perfect Yet Changing! Recently signed Erik Aude shows other companies have started following Cybertech. Erik was snapped up by Ontilt Clothing without any major event win.Performing a miracle such as Chris “Jesus” Ferguson has, is another way to get needed sponsorship. Fight your way from nothing to something. Rack up against the big guns. Another example is Brandy Hawbaker (god bless her heart). These people took grinding to the next level. In doing so (I refer to my first blog of this series) became a professional poker player big time! They made themselves known this way. Until this day I am unaware if Brandy was ever sponsored, if not indeed she was a good contender prior to her death. Chris Ferguson was by FTP.

The final way is to be known to gain sponsorship. Cindy QUEEN-BEE Morgan is a classic example. Queen-Bee made herself known. She was passionate, poker was her life. She made others need her, she supported. She became an APL ambassador. She was her own voice. Be your own voice. Those who speak out get noticed. Cindy spoke, spoke to the world. This must not be confused with talking to thousands of people. By speak, I mean with all tools available to communicate who you are. Who you are is what makes you marketable. Marketable is what companies require. Hence, be marketable. QUEEN-BEE packs a sting! This is a marketable name and phrase. Cindy stuck with this. She also stuck with her favorite hand to accompany it AQ. This may seem like nothing but when 500 people call AQ QUEEN-BEE it becomes something. Quite possibly one day equitable to the dead man’s hand A8. Let’s continue on these self promoting tactics. Play the same online poker site, play at the same internet gaming place, write on the same poker forums. Make yourself a well known player and use the same name everywhere you go. I made an immediate mistake with my name. My screen name was Danielle Angel, hardly marketable for any company and something that would not stick in the minds of poker associates. Regardless, I was becoming well known and fast due to my online communications in that name. Suddenly my name changed, an article changed it for me! “It’s All About Poker for Hot Aussie Chick”. From the day of the article print this was my poker name, Hot Aussie Chick (See Blog Hot Beyond Hot). Again as Marketable as a Queen-Bee who packs a sting.

So, I now ask you, my reader, my friends – Do you need to be sponsored in order to make it big in the poker world? If so I have hopefully given you some ideas to help you make this happen. Regardless of Sponsorship or being a professional poker player as the world sees one, you CAN live your poker dream. Stay tuned for my next blog which is exactly that! Living your poker dream! A life of poker and not necessarily only playing! In depth knowledge from me – to you!

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Your Poker Career (1) How to Become a Pro Player

Your Poker Career (1) How to Become a Pro Player

Of recent times a lot has happened in the poker world, from UGEIA through to the EPT and the unfortunate passing of popular players in our poker world. Poker is televised every night on television and is indeed in a boom that I can not see stopping. Amidst all of this, there is one topic many people keep coming to me asking about. It is certainly a questionable topic that has been around for many years and also one that most recently has become thousands and thousands of peoples’ dreams. “How do I become a poker pro? How do I get sponsored? How do I live my poker dream?” This sums the questions up I have been recently asked.

It appears to many that I am the person to ask this, I guess I am. I have had discussions with many a poker pro in this world, from the biggest to the smallest; specifically on this subject. I have recently been a main contributor in the sponsoring process of Cindy “QUEEN-BEE” Morgan as the Brand Ambassador for raidbet.net from start to finish and indeed was one of the first to speak to Billy The Croc on his recent FTP signing. I believe I was the first to write both stories.


So to save everyone asking me all the time, I thought this would be a great thing to write down for you all; my thoughts, beliefs and advice on doing the above.

The 3 questions asked above indeed all need in depth answers. There is a lot to cover for all three. More then I can place in this blog entry. Because this is the case, I shall answer one of these questions for three weeks running.

Firstly as mentioned in Eat Professional Poker Players Alive, I wrote that “I myself am not a Pro!” I must make this clear. Many people do believe I am a professional poker player but again, I am not. This however is through choice. I would have been a pro player by now if I wanted to. I do not wish to do this at this time in my life. This brings me to answer question number 1 that everyone asks me. How do I become a pro?

A professional poker player can be defined as someone who makes their entire living from poker. A person whom is a professional, who pays taxes each year as a professional! Being a professional poker player needs to be clear in your mind. It does not necessarily mean “Sponsorship.” “Playing on an online site with a red mark against your name” or anything of that kind. It is a job in basic terms.

To clarify how to become a pro is simple for me to do. You need to have your timing and finances perfect, this is not an easy job/position to step into. Firstly, ensure that your poker earnings are exceeding your 9 to 5 job earnings. As the saying goes, don’t give up your day job! Until you are making a large enough income to pay rent, utilities, food and all living costs from poker you must not attempt to become a pro as your living. Many people get to this stage by working their normal job and designating an extra 4 hours minimal per day to increase their poker bank rolls. This is the most important factor of how you become pro. Ensure you can!

When you are making enough money to support yourself living wise and have a great “poker” bankroll to continue playing in tournaments and cash games which will fund you daily. Basically you ARE a pro. There is no real answer as to how do I become one, it happens through poker skill, bank roll management and careful planning. You will indeed know when you are at that stage. When reaching it, in the bin with your old job and best of luck on the felt. Remember though that as a pro you will need to pay taxes. Ensure you know all legalities revolving around your new job.

Stay tuned for question number 2 to be answered in my next blog, “How do I get sponsored?”

Danielle - AKA - Hot Aussie Chick xoxoxoxox

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