What are Chests?
Chests are rewards granted as part of the PokerStars Rewards loyalty program.
You earn Chests by playing real money poker games on PokerStars
To learn more, visit PokerStars Rewards
How do I get a Chest?
When you play real money poker games, you earn reward points that fill a progress bar.
Each time you complete a progress bar:
- You unlock a Chest
- You receive rewards inside the Chest
Higher Chest levels offer more valuable rewards.
What happens after I unlock a Chest?
When you unlock a Chest:
- It becomes available immediately
- A new progress bar starts automatically
The new progress bar fills as you continue playing.
Open and manage your Chests
How do I open my unlocked Chests?
Go to:
Promotions & Rewards → My Rewards → Chests
You can open your Chests and use your rewards immediately.
When can I open my unlocked Chests?
You can open your Chests:
- Immediately after unlocking
- Before, during, or after your session
How long are Chests valid?
Unlocked Chests remain available for 30 calendar days.
- The expiry date is shown under each Chest
- Expired Chests cannot be recovered=
What Chest levels are there as part of PokerStars Rewards?
- There are six Chest levels, ranked from lowest to highest: Blue → Bronze → Silver → Gold → Diamond → Black
- The higher your Chest level, the more valuable the rewards.
- To upgrade or level up, you need to fulfill certain Chest-earning requirements, as explained below.
Chest levels and progression
What Chest levels are available?
There are six levels, from lowest to highest:
Blue → Bronze → Silver → Gold → Diamond → Black
Higher levels offer more valuable rewards.
How do Chest levels work?
Your Chest level depends on how many Chests you earn in a rolling 28-day period.
- Upgrade: Earn 5 Chests within 28 days
- Maintain: Earn at least 1 Chest
- Downgrade: Earn 0 Chests
As you level up:
- More reward points are required
- Rewards become more valuable
To view full requirements, visit: PokerStars Rewards
Where can I see my current Chest level?
Go to:
Promotions & Rewards → PokerStars Rewards
This shows:
- Your current Chest level
- Your progress bar
- A forecast of your next Chest
Can I downgrade my Chest level? (Exchange Feature)
Yes. The Exchange Feature allows you to swap your current progress for a lower-level Chest.
Key details:
- You receive a smaller Chest immediately
- Your progress resets to a lower level
- Useful if your current target is difficult to reach
The feature appears in PokerStars Rewards when available.
It is offered at our discretion for levels above Blue.
Different types of Chests
Are there Chests outside PokerStars Rewards?
Yes. There are two main types of Chests:
- PokerStars Rewards Chests (loyalty-based)
- Promotional Chests (from offers and Challenges)
How do promotional Chests work?
Promotional Chests:
- Are granted as part of specific offers
- Follow their own rules and expiry dates
- May be used for prizes or Challenges
What do padlock and hourglass icons mean?
These indicators appear on some promotional Chests:
- Green padlock: Chest is unlocked and ready to open
- Yellow hourglass: Chest is locked and shows when it will unlock