Just when you thought SPINS jackpot sit & go tournaments could not get any more exciting, PartyPoker comes along and revolutionizes them with the creation of SPINS Overdrive. The fresh format not only creates thousands of more multipliers to win, but alters the starting stacks depending on those prize multipliers, giving you deeper stacks and more thinking time when bigger prizes are up for grabs.
Traditional SPINS had eight possible prize pool multipliers that the PartyPoker software randomly picked before the first hands were dealt. Thanks to SPINS Overdrive, there are now thousands of possible prize pool multipliers because they now come with decimal places. For example, you can now hit an 11.74x multiplier or a 229.49 prize multiplier.
PartyPoker has also revamped the graphics for the spin mechanism, replacing it with a racing car that zooms off, stopping on the tournament's multiplier. It looks cool and ties in perfectly with PartyPoker's partnership with McLaren Racing.
In addition to thousands of more possible prizes, PartyPoker is changing SPINS overdrive starting stacks, timebanks, and blind level times in accordance with the multipliers. Now, you sit down with a larger starting stack, enjoy longer blind levels, and have a more substantial time bank if you are playing for larger prizes.
Don't get us wrong, SPINS Overdrive are still blisteringly fast, but we are certain players will be happy to have less time-related pressure when they are playing for big money.
| Multiplier range | 2-2.99 | 3-3.99 | 4-4.99 | 5-9.99 | 10-24.99 | 25-119.99 | 120-239.99 | 240+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First prize | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 80% | 83% | 83% | 83.3% |
| Second prize | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Third prize | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Starting stack | 300 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 1,000 |
| Time bank (seconds) | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| Level time (minutes) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Of course, most of the time, you will be playing for one of the smaller prize pool multipliers, but PartyPoker has stated there will be fewer 2x multipliers triggered thanks to the new Overdrive system, another welcomed change.
The buy-ins for SPINS Overdrive remain the same, ranging from $0.25 up to $100. The minimum prize pools are also the same, starting at $0.50 for the $0.25 games and $100 for $50 buy-in SPINS Overdrive tournaments.
Maximum prize pool multipliers are fixed at 12,000x for the most part, meaning you could play for a share of $3,000 at the $0.25 level or as much as $1.2 million if you are a $100 SPINS Overdrive player. However, the $5 buy-in is special because its maximum multiplier is a whopping 240,000x, making for a $1.2 million prize pool for a $5 buy-in!
As you can see in the above table, the SPINS Overdrive games that have a lower multiplier are played as winner-takes-all, but then pay the top two players when the multiplier lands on 10x to 24.99x, then all three players scoop something when the multiplier is 25x or above.
| Buy-in | Rake | Min Prize Pool | Max Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.25 | 8% | $0.50 | $3,000 |
| $1 | 8% | $2 | $12,000 |
| $3 | 8% | $6 | $36,000 |
| $5 | 8% | $10 | $1,200,000 |
| $10 | 6% | $20 | $120,000 |
| $20 | 6% | $40 | $240,000 |
| $50 | 5% | $100 | $600,000 |
| $100 | 5% | $200 | $1,200,000 |
To celebrate the launch of SPINS Overdrive, PartyPoker has created the 6th Gear Challenge, which has a top prize of $1,000 worth of tickets! Complete each level to receive a SPINS Overdrive card, which, when clicked on, reveals a prize! Will you make it all the way to sixth gear and capture thetop prize of $1,000 in tickets?
| Gear | Challenge | Min Buy-in | Min Reward | Max Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Play 1 game | $0.25 or more | 6th Gear Challenge Freeroll – 1,000 chips | $20 ticket |
| 2nd | Win hand with 66+ | $0.25 or more | 6th Gear Challenge Freeroll – 1,000 chips | $50 ticket |
| 3rd | Win a game | $1 or more | 6th Gear Challenge Freeroll – 1,000 chips | $100 in tickets |
| 4th | Play 3 games | $1 or more | 6th Gear Challenge Freeroll | $200 in tickets |
| 5th | Win a hand with JJ+ | $1 or more | $0.25 in tickets | $500 in tickets |
| 6th | Win 3 games | $1 or more | $0.25 in tickets | $1,000 in tickets |
Leaderboard chasers will be delighted to learn that the SPINS and SPINS Ultra Leaderboards remain, except they have been rebranded to SPINS Overdrive Leaderboards. This means you can still win a share of $5,000 Party Dollars each and every day just for playing in your favorite SPINS Overdrive games!
If you haven't joined PartyPoker yet and want a bankroll boost ahead of playing SPINS Overdrive, you can earn a generous welcome bonus when you download PartyPoker via PokerNews.
Your first deposit will receive a 100% matched bonus up to $600. Plus, PartyPoker will award you up to $30 worth of free play in the form of tournament tickets.
The minimum deposit is $10, which comes with $10 in tournament tickets released over the course of a week released on the following time scale:
However, if you deposit $20 or more, then that package increases to $30 worth of tickets released as follows:
Residents in the United Kingdom can get a different PartyPoker welcome bonus. Made up of a 100% matched deposit with a maximum of £400 on any deposit over £10. Players also receive £100 free play, made up of Party Dollars and SPINS Overdrive tickets, over the course of 14 days. This is a limited-time offer for UK residents, so grab it before it races off into the distance.
All matched deposit bonuses have playthrough requirements and are released in 10% increments. For full details and to check the expiry date of the bonuses, check out the terms and conditions on the PartyPoker website.
