Ocean Rewards: An Overview of GGPoker's New Loyalty Program

Author

Juan David Vargas Quiceno, aka Vargoso

Published

1/31/2026

Updated

1/31/2026

GGPoker introduced its new loyalty program in early 2026, Ocean Rewards. IIt completely replaced Fish Buffet and offers a different approach to rewarding players. The emphasis is on long-term levels, increased cashback up to 80%, and a more transparent progression system. Below, we'll discuss how Ocean Rewards works and how the transition from the old program will work.

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Ocean Rewards was officially launched on January 30, 2026 and became the main rewards system for all GGPoker players.

The program is based on levels unlocked using Tide Points (TP), awarded for rake paid. The basic formula is 100 TP for every $1 of rake.

Key features of Ocean Rewards:

From 16% to 80% cashback,
Fixed levels for the entire calendar year,
Simple progression scale without many sub-levels,
Additional in-game currency, Gems, for getting rewards.

Ocean Rewards GG Pooker Levels

Level	Tide Points Required	Rake	Cashback
Fish	0	$0	~16%
Shrimp	10 000 TP	~$100	~25%
Crab	50 000 TP	~$500	~30%
Turtle	200 000 TP	~$2 000	~40%
Octopus	750 000 TP	~$7 500	~50%
Dolphin	2 000 000 TP	~$20 000	~60%
Whale	5 000 000 TP	~$50 000	~70%
Shark	10 000 000 TP	~$100 000	~80%

To find out about your current Ocean Rewards status, click on your avatar in the poker room client and go to the loyalty program section in the top menu.

Gems in Ocean Rewards

Ocean Rewards GG Pooker Gems Store

In addition to Tide Points, the program uses an additional internal currency — Gems. Unlike Points, which are used to advance through levels, Gems are used to earn additional rewards.

Currently, the following has been officially confirmed:

Gems are awarded as part of Ocean Rewards alongside Tide Points.
The number of Gems earned depends on a player's level and does not affect their level progression.
Level Gems for $1 rake
Fish 150
Shrimp 200
Crab 250
Turtle 300
Octopus 350
Dolphin 400
Whale 450
Shark 500
Gems can be exchanged for prizes and rewards in the GGPoker client at the Gems Store.
Gems Bonus
5,000 $5
9,5000 $10
23,000 $25
45,500 $50
90,000 $100
220,000 $250
420,000 $500
800,000 $1,000
2,000,000 $2,500
4,000,000 $5,000
7,500,000 $10,000
18,000,000 $25,000
33,000,000 $50,000
65,000,000 $100,000

Level	Gems for $1 rake
Fish	150
Shrimp	200
Crab	250
Turtle	300
Octopus	350
Dolphin	400
Whale	450
Shark	500

Gems	Bonus
5,000	$5
9,5000	$10
23,000	$25
45,500	$50
90,000	$100
220,000	$250
420,000	$500
800,000	$1,000
2,000,000	$2,500
4,000,000	$5,000
7,500,000	$10,000
18,000,000	$25,000
33,000,000	$50,000
65,000,000	$100,000

It's important to understand: Gems are not direct cashback. They are an additional loyalty element that expands the rewards system and provides bonuses on top of the standard rakeback.

Ocean Rewards vs Fish Buffet

Ocean Rewards isn't a cosmetic update to Fish Buffet, but a complete shift in loyalty philosophy.

Parameter	Fish Buffet	Ocean Rewards
Maximum cashback	up to 60%	up to 80%
Level validity	temporary	fixed for a year
Program currency	Fish Points	Tide Points + Gems
Risk of level downgrade	High	only once a year
Suitable for occasional play	low	much better

The main difference is the abandonment of the monthly race for status and the transition to a stable annual system.

PVI-rake and Ocean Rewards

GGPoker has not yet officially confirmed whether a Player Value Index (PVI) multiplier will be applied to Ocean Rewards. If the system is retained, it will operate as usual.

PVI (Player Value Index) influences the number of Tide Points awarded for rake paid. The official rate is 100 TP per $1 of rake, but the actual ratio may be lower.

The number of points awarded depends on:

play volume and regularity,
playing style,
deposit and withdrawal history,
overall player profile

Simply put, not everyone receives the theoretical 100 TP per $1 of rake. For some players, the rate may drop to 50 or even 30 TP.

Profitable regulars and active grinders typically earn fewer points than recreational players. However, anyone can reach high levels—it's just a matter of how much rake they need.

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