Ocean Rewards replaces Fish Buffet automatically on January 30, 2026, and the transition is designed to be hands-free: existing Fish Buffet rewards are cashed out, and your account is mapped into your new Ocean tier without you needing to opt in or click through a maze. The whole system runs on Tide Points and GEMs—Tide Points track your progression (earned at 100 points per $1 in rake generated), while GEMs are the reward currency whose value improves as you climb through the eight tiers from Fish up to Shark. The real power move is stability: your tier status is secured through the end of next year, so you’re not sweating short cycles or watching progress evaporate when life gets busy.
This isn’t a tournament—there’s no buy-in, no bounties, and no multi-entry rules to memorize, because Ocean Rewards is a loyalty program tied to the rake and fees you generate while playing. It launches January 30, 2026, with cashback that scales by tier up to a headline 80% at Shark, and progression that’s driven by Tide Points at a published rate of 100 TP per $1 in rake. The tier ladder is Fish, Shrimp, Crab, Turtle, Octopus, Dolphin, Whale, and Shark, and the big promise is that once you reach a tier, your status is protected through the end of the following year, while GEM value improves as you move up—meaning the longer you stay in the system, the more lethal the rewards become.
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This is unmissable because it rewards real poker behavior: consistent volume, smart scheduling, and long-term planning. Year-long tier protection changes everything—no more short sprint panic, just a steady climb where each step up increases the efficiency of what you earn. And because the engine is Tide Points plus GEMs, there’s actual strategy in how you time your exchanges and how you build your tier—this isn’t “spin a wheel and hope.” If you want to position yourself inside the GG ecosystem before the rollout, BetKings is the clean entry point!
FAQ
Q: When does Ocean Rewards start?
A: January 30, 2026, and it replaces Fish Buffet on that date.
Q: Do I need to opt in or do anything to switch?
A: The switch is automatic for existing players, with Fish Buffet rewards cashed out and your Ocean tier applied.
Q: How do I earn in Ocean Rewards?
A: You earn Tide Points through play (published at 100 TP per $1 in rake generated) and accumulate GEMs whose value improves as you reach higher tiers.
Q: What are the tiers?
A: Fish, Shrimp, Crab, Turtle, Octopus, Dolphin, Whale, and Shark.
Q: What’s the headline maximum cashback?
A: Up to 80%, depending on tier.
Ocean Rewards is a straight-up loyalty buff—higher ceiling, more stability, and a cleaner path to real cashback starting January 30, 2026. Get registered on BetKings and be ready when the tide turns!
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