Once you get your reputation up above 35, you can participate (for free) in the SPL Freerolls. Take a look at @tuck-fheman for the various games that are offered. Also, check out the #spl tag. Lots of good games and the community is a great group!
In the meantime, @nicnas runs a contest where you just need to upvote and comment each day for 3 (4?) days and you'll be able to participate in a weekly "No-Limit Hold'em" Community-Style Poker Match. Each week is random and unique. All you need to do is vote and comment.
@bethalea is another great community member who comments on what the SPL is doing.
www.lucksacks.com.Once you have that 35 rep, and an introduction post (I'm assuming with the #introduceyourself tag) you will be eligible to register for an account on
Become a bit more active on here, and you'll be there in no time! Freerolls happen fairly often, and there are some 10, 20, and even 50 SBD freerolls. I hope to see you on lucksacks soon!!
great advice, thank you so much! I was already planning to be more active but this is like extra motivation :)