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Two Tournaments, One Big Rakeback Opportunity at Poker Planets
- Poker Planets hosts Sun Lite Cup on Jan 17 with $5.50 buy-in and $2,500 guarantee.
- The Sun Cup on Jan 31 offers a $11 buy-in and $5,000 guarantee.
- Top finalists earn 100% rakeback for a month with multiple ways to qualify.
Ever stared at your rake stats and thought, “There’s got to be a better way”? At Poker Planets this January, there is. Two tournaments. Two buy-ins. And two very real chances to lock in a full month of 100% rakeback. No grinding through a bonus bar, no hidden conditions, no gimmicks.
The Sun Lite Cup and Sun Cup are dropping into the January schedule with knockout-heavy formats, low entry points, and a prize that keeps paying well after the final hand: a full month of rake-free poker.
Let’s get into the details.
Sun Lite Cup: Your First Shot
The first cup of the series the Sun Lite Cup, is the one that keeps things approachable. Scheduled for January 17 at 17:30 CET, this is a $5.50 buy-in, 7-max super bounty event with a $2,500 guarantee.
But that’s not the whole story. The top three finishers walk away with more than bragging rights, they’ll also earn 100% rakeback for an entire month.
If the direct buy-in’s not your thing, you can also qualify:
- By playing select play-money tournaments on Poker Planets
- Through freebuy and satellite events
Extra tickets can be used for re-entry or converted to $T (tournament dollars).
Sun Cup: Bigger Buy-In, Bigger Rakeback Field
This one’s for the more ambitious. The Sun Cup returns on January 31 at 17:30 CET, with a $11 buy-in, a $5,000 guarantee, and the same 70% bounty format. It’s also 7-max, keeping things fast and aggressive.
And here’s the kicker: every finalist, yes, all seven players at the final table, will receive 100% rakeback for one month.
You can win your seat in one of the following ways:
- Freebuy satellite at 13:00 CET on the day of the event
- $1.10 satellites running until January 30 at 15:30 and 19:30 CET, plus one final qualifier on January 31 at 15:30 CET
Two tournaments. Two chances.
FAQs: Poker Planets Sun (Lite) Cup
What is the rakeback prize exactly?
If you place in the Top 3 of Sun Lite Cup or reach the final table of the Sun Cup, you’ll receive 100% rakeback credited over the course of the next month on Poker Planets.
How do I qualify for these tournaments without paying the buy-in?
You can earn tickets through play-money events, freebuys, or $1.10 satellites. Extra tickets can be used for re-entry or turned into tournament dollars.
Is there a cap on how much rakeback I can earn?
No. You’ll receive full rakeback on all real-money play for the entire month following your qualifying finish.
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