Stan James Blows it Out of the Water With New Twist on Sit & Go

7 years ago
Stan James' New Fish Party SnG
16:07
17 Jul

Stan James of the Microgaming Network has launched a new and innovative “Fish Party” Jackpot Sit & Go (SNG) concept which gives players the opportunity to win up to 5000 times their initial buy-in, with further big wins available via a progressive jackpot.

Browsing around the Internet I spotted their promotional video demonstrating how the new SNGs worked and I was attracted by the chance to win a big prize for very little money. (Who isn’t?) Here’s what I found.


Stan James

When I signed up I discovered there was “another user registered with the same name and date of birth”. I managed to feel frustrated and pleased in equal measure! It shows Stan James takes player security and game integrity seriously, but I really wanted to get going! I emailed customer support and this was all sorted out for me very quickly.

As a new player, I browsed their special offers and it’s worth checking them out as you might qualify for an offer without even realising it. For example, they offer rewards for streaming your Fish Party poker play which I think is a brilliant reflection of the modern trends of online poker. You get stack bonuses for special freerolls if you qualify. It’s a great innovation.

To deposit I had a number of options including e-wallets, Neteller, Skrill, and my personal favourite, Paypal. Card deposits options include Visa, Mastercard, and Visa Debit. I recommend you check your country for localised depositing options as they vary due to gaming laws etc, but I’m confident Stan James will offer as many methods as possible for you to get money on and off the site.


The Tables

The table graphics are clean and I like the large betting and raising buttons. The playing cards are clear and presented in vibrant colours. The avatars are cartoonish and add to the feeling of fun. I am a big fan of the graphics and I certainly cannot say that about many of the sites. I felt my gaming experience was not hindered by poor and clunky graphics. THe Stan James playing experience was fun and I could concentrate on poker rather than having to worry about a poorly designed interface. Theirs is great.


How It All Works

The “Fish Party Jackpot SNG” is part of a promotion by Stan James where you can sign up and play without having to deposit. I love these sorts of offers, not just because they are free, but because you can play first and get a feel for the tables, the layout, and familiarise yourself without risking your precious bankroll as you do so.

The Fish Party SNG offers rewards based on the level of SNG you enter. Before play begins there is a lottery to decide what prizes you are playing for. These can be big or small, with the largest potential prizepools for each buy-in level as follows:

€1- Max Jackpot = €5000 + Progressive Jackpot

€5 - Max Jackpot = €25,000 + Progressive Jackpot

€10 - Max Jackpot = €50,000 + Progressive Jackpot

€20 - Max Jackpot = €100,000 + Progressive Jackpot

€50 - Max Jackpot = €250,000 + Progressive Jackpot

All three players start with 500 chips and the blinds increase every 3 minutes. This keeps the action moving. If you get lucky and play for the top jackpot, you are guaranteed 20% of the prize pool even if you bust in 3rd place which is a nice touch. You can access further bonuses and perks if you sign up via PokerVIP. These offers include 30% rakeback, exclusive table mods, and entries into exclusive jackpot tournaments.



The Fish Party Concept

We are seeing more of these quick games that offer the chance of big payouts. The games are not dissimilar to a scratch card where there is a lottery element to the play that could offer lucrative returns. Whilst the potential wins are variable, losses are controlled as per the buy-in which gives you control so you can exercise good bankroll management. The potential for big wins keeps the amateur players interested.

Because stacks are small, the games are concluded quickly so you have no problem getting in volume and having plenty of opportunities for the jackpot. I probably fit into the category of not making the right plays due to the stack size at all times, but if you do know what to do you have a real edge!


My Tips

I plan on mastering this type of short-stack poker where the blinds increase quickly. I believe this type of game is the future of online poker where everything will get faster and potentially instantly lucrative as online poker rooms need to attract players and hold their attention.

Don’t forget to play good poker as, no matter what the prize pool is, you have to win the SNG to claim it (except for the jackpot tournament where it is shared out on a 50%-30%-20% split). You need to know the +EV move in any given spot so put in the work as wins don’t come without good poker.

If you fancy a game yourself, head over to Stan James and sign up here. Their Fish Party Jackpot SNG a fun new twist on the traditional SNG and I think these concepts will continue to develop and are here to stay. I suspect you will enjoy the games and I hope you get to play in a jackpot tournament. If you do, may you win big!


Our Vid!

A lot of people could look at this article and think, 'oh it's just promotional junk.' However, here at Pokertube, we take pride in our recommendations, so we pulled legendary coach, Jon Lundy, away from his busy schedule to take the new game for a spin. He's a pleasure to watch so check it out below.


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Malcolm comes from Consett in the North East of England and is an avid poker player and writer.Read more

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