Financial issues
Do I play with real money or virtual chips?
We use virtual currency, your account remains untouched. But you can use real money to buy chips, coins or VIP-status in our Store.
How can I get free chips?
You can get free chips, if you: — participate in everyday lottery; — download bonus apps (only for Android-users); — invite your friends to play. Besides, your friends can give you as gift up to 100 000 chips a day.
How can I buy chips?
— Tap «Store» in the main menu and buy a necessary amount of chips via iTunes or Google Play Store. The payment will be made with your credit card linked to account. You can also use iTunes gift card. — If you play using your account in a social network, you can buy chips with virtual currency of a particular social network (e.g. Facebook credits). — You can also buy chips on our website Pokerist.com going to your profile and tapping «Buy chips»
How can I buy coins? What do I need them for?
You need coins to byu upscale gifts and property. The coins can be purchased in the Store as well as chips. You can also receive coins for coming back after being absent for more than a week. Sometimes you can get them as a gift from game developers.
Can I cancel a purchase?
Yes you can, but for that, you need to apply to that payment system which you use for making this purchase. We don`t work with payment systems directly, so we cannot cancel your purchases.
How does bonus level change amount of purchased chips and coins?
Bonus level allows you to receive an appreciable raise when you buy chips or coins for first three times. By default, you receive the first level and get 100% bonus chips for free. After first purchase you will be switched to the second bonus level and receive 200% bonus chips for free when buying chips or coins next time. Finally, having reached the third bonus level you will receive 300% of chips or coins being purchased.
Can I exchange chips for coins and coins for chips?
The coins cannot be exchanged for the chips. The chips also cannot be exchanged for the coins, you can buy the coins only in the Store. To buy them, tap «Store» in the main menu.
How can I get bonus chips for installing other apps?
Note: at this moment the bonus system works only for Android. Download, install and run bonus app to get bonus chips. Sometimes you have to wait rerun the game or even log in again to see the received chips.