Software
The PokerStars software is outstanding - easy to use, read, great layout and smooth graphics. The software also features great multi-table options, easy to upload pictures as avatars, coloured decks and sound options. Fast play and high reliability with the option of downloading several themed tables adding to the players experience. PokerStars updates on a regular basis with downtime virtually non-existent.
Games Offered
There are nine Poker game types offered -
- Texas Hold'em
- Omaha Poker
- Omaha-8
- Seven Card Stud
- Seven Card Stud High/Low
- Razz
- HORSE
- Five Card Stud
- 2-7 Triple Draw
Freerolls and Tournaments
PokerStars offers plenty of tournaments and freerolls which and are the best in the industry. Tournaments ranging from just $1 with a variety of games to choose from. Texas Holdem tournaments starting from only $0.25 cents and are very popular. Freerolls run every couple of hours and these fill up quite quickly, some for prize money and others for bigger qualifying events.
Bonus Offer
The bonus at PokerStars is
100% on your first deposit up to $600.
Loyalty Rewards
PokerStars offers a loyalty program (
FPP - Frequent Player Points) with a huge selection of merchandise, special events and qualifiers to all major poker tournaments. You accumulate FPP by playing in real money games, including single and multi table tournaments plus sit n' go games.
Security
PokerStars makes the security of there poker games a top priority. They use state of the art technology to protect the integrity of all games.
Deposit Options
eChecks, ClickandBuy, Moneybookers, NETeller, VISA / VISA Delta / VISA Electron / Gift and Prepaid VISA, MasterCard / Gift and Prepaid MasterCard, Diners Club International, Solo / Maestro, Cashier's Check / Money Order / Bank Draft, Local Bank Transfer, ELV, Online Bank Transfer, paysafecard and WebMoney.
Withdrawal Options
NETeller, VISA, Moneybookers, ClickandBuy, WebMoney, Check, and Direct Bank Transfer.
Minimum Deposit
Minimum deposit is $10 USD
- $10 - Bank Transfer, ClickandBuy, ELV, Maestro, MasterCard, Moneybookers, NeTeller, Paysafecard, Solo, Visa, WebMoney
- $25 - eChecks
- $50 - Cash Transfer
- $100 - Money Order, Western Union
Support
Email support only.
Conclusion
PokerStars is the number one room in online poker and you will find action 24/7. They also sponsor many of the worlds most famous poker players including Daniel Negreanu, Joe Hachem and online qualifiers through PokerStars to be WSOP main event winners Chris Moneymaker and Greg Raymer. The software is amazing and easy to navigate. The sheer number of tables available means you will find a game at a limit that suits you instantly.
If you play consistent poker, you will make the money 7-8 out of 10 times in Sit n' Go games and multi-table tournaments. PokerStars is a site that I will play at most nights, sometimes the competition can be unpredictable but I will usually make money by the end of the session.
