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While doing research for this guide, I read hundreds of pages of 2+2's PokerStars Improvement Thread and played tons of hours of online poker at PokerStars.com. I've also been in the online poker industry for well over a decade, from before PokerStars ever got started. With that said, let's get started on the PokerStars review.

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PokerStars Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Secure and Safe Online Poker Site.
  • Massive Opportunity for Gaming.
  • Quality Customer Support.
  • Great promotional opportunities.

Cons

  • Low US Player availability.
  • No Live Chat Support.

About PokerStars.com

Since 2006, PokerStars has reigned as the most popular online poker room in the world – and not only has it been in the lead, it has dominated its competition.

For instance, according to PokerScout.com, PokerStars' cash game traffic at its lowest hours is still twice as high as its nearest competition's traffic at peak hours. At the time of writing, PokerStars has about 19,000 cash-game players online while the second busiest site (888 Poker) has about 3,000.

Not one competitor comes even close to PokerStars. But for how long?

Is PokerStars legit? Safety and security

When choosing an online poker room, players want a place that is safe and secure. At PokerStars, only the latest technology is used to ensure that gameplay is fair, player data is secure, and all financial transactions are safe. When it comes to fairness, PokerStars has game integrity experts who work to ensure that no player has an advantage over another. Software security is in place as well, to keep the quality of gameplay at the highest level.

PokerStars also holds their licensing within the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission. This commission was created in 1962 and ensures the regulation of online gambling activities. With this backing and the standards PokerStars upholds, players can rest assured they are going to experience legit game play.

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Opening your PokerStars account

With our PokerStars review, you can easily learn how to open a new account. Below you will find step-by-step instructions to get you started.

  1. Download the online poker software from PokerStars
  2. Open the software via the quick-start icon, should be labeled 'PokerStars'
  3. Once opened, choose ‘Create a new account now'
  4. From here, you will be able to set up your Stars Account

PokerStar Bonus

Bonuses are readily available at PokerStars, especially for new members. To begin, new players to the site can access $30 in Free Play. Deposit $20 or more with the bonus code THIRTY to earn this extra bonus cash. The $30 in Free Play includes Spin & Go Tickets plus bonus cash.

Another option for new players is the 100% deposit bonus worth up to $600. This bonus can be accessed by using the code STAR600 and depositing via three qualifying deposits within a 60-day time frame. After depositing, players will need to play real money games. During gameplay, redemption points are earned. Players will earn 5 redemption points for every $1 paid in rake or tournament fees.

Player Traffic and Tournament Prizepools

Even though the recent changes have been unpleasant (to say the least), PokerStars is lightyears ahead of others when it comes to cash game player traffic and tournament prize pools. Volume makes a huge difference and PokerStars has ten times the volume of its closest competitor. For a poker player who cares about the art of game selection (as any winning player should), there's no better place to play at than PokerStars.com.

While there is a high level of traffic at PokerStars, the game quality is among the poorest in all of online poker. Grinders play a dozen or more tables at a time. There are also problems with bum-hunting, meaning serious players will only go up against weaker ones. Some of the recent changes have tried to combat this, but it has not been effective.

PokerStars real money deposit and withdrawals

Now that you have your PokerStars account created, its time to learn about deposits and withdrawals. There are options for players to enjoy PokerStars via desktop and mobile, so game play can be enjoyed at home or on the go. PokerStars bitcoin, WebMoney, Visa, MasterCard and many more options are available for deposit and withdrawal depending on your location.

  • Desktop Cashier
    • In the desktop version, you will need to open the software and click on Cashier then the Make a Deposit tab. Select the deposit option you wish to use and click Deposit. Enter the amount and use a bonus code if it applies. Click submit and once your transaction is processed, you are ready to play.
  • Mobile Cashier
    • Log in to the PokerStars app via your mobile device using your Stars ID. Be sure you log in via the real money tab. Choose the Deposit button to open the cashier. With an iOS device you will find the Cashier button at the bottom of the screen. On Android, you will need to choose the navigation menu at the top left corner to find the cashier. Choose your payment option, preferred currency and amount of deposit. Follow the instructions to complete your transaction.

When choosing your payment method, you will need to choose an option available to your country. PokerStars offers varying financial methods based on location. Players in one location may have access to more deposit and withdrawal options based on their home country. Be sure to check what options are open to you and select the preferred method when depositing.

Software Quality

For several years now, I've ranked PokerStars' software as the second best in the world, right behind Full Tilt. For me, Full Tilt had something special, but PokerStars has always had good software as well which obviously appeals to plenty of people. Full Tilt was folded into PokerStars in May 2016, leaving PokerStars as the top software in the online poker industry.

What's so good about the software, then? Well, for one, it works (or at least worked before the latest major update). It's easy on the eye, and even more importantly, it's easy to use. Online poker has been around for over 15 years now and it's mind-boggling how few online poker rooms still have a top quality software, and PokerStars happens to be one of the rare sites who do.

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Playing on PokerStars on your mobile device

With our PokerStars review, we wanted to cover mobile device use as most players want to take their online poker gaming on the go. The very same features and support can be found on mobile, allowing players to move from desktop to mobile with ease, never missing out on poker opportunities. With the mobile cashier, players will be able to manage their bankroll, making deposits via the Mobile poker application.

To get started, players will need to download the application on their mobile device. PokerStars offers mobile gaming via iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. Once downloaded, players can log in and begin able to enjoy poker cash games or tournaments from anywhere!

The big benefit of mobile gaming is being able to play at any time from anywhere. You are no longer tethered to your desktop computer and can log on anywhere you like.

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PokerStars Customer Support

You don't get to be the top online poker site in the world by providing bad customer support. PokerStars is a professional online poker operation and they will treat you that way. They're also active in online gambling communities by answering to members' questions, solving their problems and asking for feedback.

The customer support personnel aren't to blame for the decisions the directors of the company have made regarding the recent (mostly negative) changes. If anything, their job has become harder since people are surely complaining more nowadays.

I have no complaints regarding the customer support department (except for the lack of phone support which could come in handy). But the way PokerStars takes care of its customers as a company (again, referring to the recent changes) has changed for the worse and that bothers me (and judging by all the comments made online, bother a lot of other people too). With that said, it is still among the best in terms of how it handles player complaints and support issues.

Amaya Acquisition

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Only time will tell if Amaya is making smart business decisions. But I can tell you something right now: plenty of PokerStars customers are disappointed by 2 major changes, first, it has cut back on costs and second, Amaya increased fees. These changes have lead to a worse user experience.

How the Amaya acquisition has affected PokerStars

Not only is it more expensive to play at PokerStars due to the increase in rake fees in both cash games and tournaments, and the decrease in the VIP benefits, they now seem less and less willing to promote poker by cutting out affiliate marketers and terminating contracts with Team PokerStars Pros all the while launching online casino games and sportbooks.

They've also decreased the quality of the playing experience. When it comes to significant software updates in any business, you'll have long-time users who aren't fond of the changes but it eventually grows on them. In this case, lots of players started experiencing significant lags after the software update from what's called PokerStars 6 to PokerStars 7. Players are now reporting continuous lags, sometimes to the point where the tables are frozen for several minutes while multi-table tournaments are running (the lags seem especially bad for multi-tablers).

But why is this happening?

If the rumors on poker forums are to be believed – not always a good idea – Amaya has also cut back on server costs which, in turn, has caused its customers to experience significant lags. A PokerStars representative took part in 2+2 forum's discussion with the following quote:

Unfortunately, lags have continued long after the tournament was held. And it was a weak response either way since we've already seen PokerStars host the biggest tournaments online ever. If the problem is on server-side, then the server-side isn't what it used to be.

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Opening your PokerStars account

With our PokerStars review, you can easily learn how to open a new account. Below you will find step-by-step instructions to get you started.

  1. Download the online poker software from PokerStars
  2. Open the software via the quick-start icon, should be labeled 'PokerStars'
  3. Once opened, choose ‘Create a new account now'
  4. From here, you will be able to set up your Stars Account

PokerStar Bonus

Bonuses are readily available at PokerStars, especially for new members. To begin, new players to the site can access $30 in Free Play. Deposit $20 or more with the bonus code THIRTY to earn this extra bonus cash. The $30 in Free Play includes Spin & Go Tickets plus bonus cash.

Another option for new players is the 100% deposit bonus worth up to $600. This bonus can be accessed by using the code STAR600 and depositing via three qualifying deposits within a 60-day time frame. After depositing, players will need to play real money games. During gameplay, redemption points are earned. Players will earn 5 redemption points for every $1 paid in rake or tournament fees.

Player Traffic and Tournament Prizepools

Even though the recent changes have been unpleasant (to say the least), PokerStars is lightyears ahead of others when it comes to cash game player traffic and tournament prize pools. Volume makes a huge difference and PokerStars has ten times the volume of its closest competitor. For a poker player who cares about the art of game selection (as any winning player should), there's no better place to play at than PokerStars.com.

While there is a high level of traffic at PokerStars, the game quality is among the poorest in all of online poker. Grinders play a dozen or more tables at a time. There are also problems with bum-hunting, meaning serious players will only go up against weaker ones. Some of the recent changes have tried to combat this, but it has not been effective.

PokerStars real money deposit and withdrawals

Now that you have your PokerStars account created, its time to learn about deposits and withdrawals. There are options for players to enjoy PokerStars via desktop and mobile, so game play can be enjoyed at home or on the go. PokerStars bitcoin, WebMoney, Visa, MasterCard and many more options are available for deposit and withdrawal depending on your location.

  • Desktop Cashier
    • In the desktop version, you will need to open the software and click on Cashier then the Make a Deposit tab. Select the deposit option you wish to use and click Deposit. Enter the amount and use a bonus code if it applies. Click submit and once your transaction is processed, you are ready to play.
  • Mobile Cashier
    • Log in to the PokerStars app via your mobile device using your Stars ID. Be sure you log in via the real money tab. Choose the Deposit button to open the cashier. With an iOS device you will find the Cashier button at the bottom of the screen. On Android, you will need to choose the navigation menu at the top left corner to find the cashier. Choose your payment option, preferred currency and amount of deposit. Follow the instructions to complete your transaction.

When choosing your payment method, you will need to choose an option available to your country. PokerStars offers varying financial methods based on location. Players in one location may have access to more deposit and withdrawal options based on their home country. Be sure to check what options are open to you and select the preferred method when depositing.

Software Quality

For several years now, I've ranked PokerStars' software as the second best in the world, right behind Full Tilt. For me, Full Tilt had something special, but PokerStars has always had good software as well which obviously appeals to plenty of people. Full Tilt was folded into PokerStars in May 2016, leaving PokerStars as the top software in the online poker industry.

What's so good about the software, then? Well, for one, it works (or at least worked before the latest major update). It's easy on the eye, and even more importantly, it's easy to use. Online poker has been around for over 15 years now and it's mind-boggling how few online poker rooms still have a top quality software, and PokerStars happens to be one of the rare sites who do.

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Playing on PokerStars on your mobile device

With our PokerStars review, we wanted to cover mobile device use as most players want to take their online poker gaming on the go. The very same features and support can be found on mobile, allowing players to move from desktop to mobile with ease, never missing out on poker opportunities. With the mobile cashier, players will be able to manage their bankroll, making deposits via the Mobile poker application.

To get started, players will need to download the application on their mobile device. PokerStars offers mobile gaming via iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. Once downloaded, players can log in and begin able to enjoy poker cash games or tournaments from anywhere!

The big benefit of mobile gaming is being able to play at any time from anywhere. You are no longer tethered to your desktop computer and can log on anywhere you like.

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PokerStars Customer Support

You don't get to be the top online poker site in the world by providing bad customer support. PokerStars is a professional online poker operation and they will treat you that way. They're also active in online gambling communities by answering to members' questions, solving their problems and asking for feedback.

The customer support personnel aren't to blame for the decisions the directors of the company have made regarding the recent (mostly negative) changes. If anything, their job has become harder since people are surely complaining more nowadays.

I have no complaints regarding the customer support department (except for the lack of phone support which could come in handy). But the way PokerStars takes care of its customers as a company (again, referring to the recent changes) has changed for the worse and that bothers me (and judging by all the comments made online, bother a lot of other people too). With that said, it is still among the best in terms of how it handles player complaints and support issues.

Amaya Acquisition

…the ability to fight off the ABCs of business decay, which are arrogance, bureaucracy and complacency. When these corporate cancers metastasize, even the strongest of companies can falter.Warren Buffett

Only time will tell if Amaya is making smart business decisions. But I can tell you something right now: plenty of PokerStars customers are disappointed by 2 major changes, first, it has cut back on costs and second, Amaya increased fees. These changes have lead to a worse user experience.

How the Amaya acquisition has affected PokerStars

Not only is it more expensive to play at PokerStars due to the increase in rake fees in both cash games and tournaments, and the decrease in the VIP benefits, they now seem less and less willing to promote poker by cutting out affiliate marketers and terminating contracts with Team PokerStars Pros all the while launching online casino games and sportbooks.

They've also decreased the quality of the playing experience. When it comes to significant software updates in any business, you'll have long-time users who aren't fond of the changes but it eventually grows on them. In this case, lots of players started experiencing significant lags after the software update from what's called PokerStars 6 to PokerStars 7. Players are now reporting continuous lags, sometimes to the point where the tables are frozen for several minutes while multi-table tournaments are running (the lags seem especially bad for multi-tablers).

But why is this happening?

If the rumors on poker forums are to be believed – not always a good idea – Amaya has also cut back on server costs which, in turn, has caused its customers to experience significant lags. A PokerStars representative took part in 2+2 forum's discussion with the following quote:

Unfortunately, lags have continued long after the tournament was held. And it was a weak response either way since we've already seen PokerStars host the biggest tournaments online ever. If the problem is on server-side, then the server-side isn't what it used to be.

And that, in turn, is in line with the rumors. Amaya Gaming has since changed names to Stars Group to reflect its largest holding.

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Conclusion

PokerStars may still be the best option for online poker players around the world (US players are prohibited) but its quality has gone downhill recently. However, it's hard to argue against the massive amounts of player traffic and tournament prizepools which tower over all of PokerStars' competitors, in addition to other types of promotions that PokerStars is better-equipped to offer than its significantly smaller competition.

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PokerStars rated 4.4 /5
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The PokerStars brand is synonymous with the world of online poker, be it online or in land based venues. Having launched in late 2001, PokerStars has risen to the top of the online gaming industry, creating a brand that is trusted by millions of people around the world. PokerStars specializes in quality cash games, tournaments, special events and more, as well as being a mega giant in the live tournament scene.

At PokerStars, players will find more tournament and gaming options than any other online poker site, with access to secure deposit options and quick cashouts, along with top quality support offered 24/7. From a host of poker variants, the largest online tournament series in the world and unique promotions, an online poker player can easily enjoy being a member of the PokerStars community.

PokerStars Deposit Bonus


When you become a new member of PokerStars, you will find the site is not lacking when it comes to poker bonus opportunities. To begin, new players can take advantage of $30 extra free play when depositing $20 or more. By using the bonus code THIRTY, players will be able to earn free play tickets for Spin & Go's at PokerStars with a total value of $30.

The FREE $30 breaks down like this:

Day #Daily RewardReward Benefit

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The next section will cover the 'standard' PokerStars deposit bonus, which is remarkably simple to clear and is one of the best in the poker industry today. Read on for more info on bonuses, game selection, table stakes, security and a whole lot more about the #1 online poker site in the world.

Standard $600 Bonus for New Players

You also have the option of earning as much as $600 in cash back by taking advantage of their 100% First Deposit Bonus.

Deposit up to $600 and earn 100% back with the bonus code STARS600.

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To be able to claim the full value, you have the option to make up to three qualifying deposits in the 60 day time frame. Once you have made the deposit, you will need to earn VIP Player Points. Play real money games to earn VPPs and for every 200 VPPs you earn, your Stars Account will be credited $10 in bonus cash.

These are just a small sampling of the bonus opportunities you will find at PokerStars, as they offer all types of bonuses and reloads for customers all the time. You simply have to check the site or the cashier when you log in or be on the lookout for email offers as well from their marketing department.

PokerStars VIP Program

When it comes to VIP programs, PokerStars offers one of the best in the industry. Once you register for a player account, complete Steps by competing in the poker games you love to earn StarsCoin. The StarsCoin can be spent in the VIP Store. As you complete Steps and earn StarsCoin, you will also be earning your VIP status level. The program includes the following levels:

  • Bronzestar
  • Chromestar
  • Silverstar
  • Goldstar
  • Platinum Star
  • Supernova

With every reward level, you will have access to VIP Rebates and Rewards and VIP Tournaments. Get busy playing to start completing Steps and earning StarsCoin so you can move up the VIP ladder, earning more as you go.

Cash Game Selection

When it comes to cash games, PokerStars offers a long list of poker variants. The standard Texas Hold'em and Omaha are on offer along with Razz, HORSE and other favorites. Stakes range from low and mid to high, offering players of every bankroll a chance to compete.

Novice players to pros will find a huge selection in almost ANY range, from micro-stakes at $.01/$.02 all the way to $2,000/$4,000 and above, depending on the game type and the day of the week. The bigger games tend to run on the weekend when a lot of the pros and sponsored players from Stars hop online.

Poker Games available include:

  • Texas Hold'em
  • Omaha
  • Omaha Hi/Lo
  • 5 Card Omaha
  • 5 Card Omaha Hi/Lo
  • Courchevel
  • Courchevel Hi/Lo
  • Stud
  • Stud Hi/Lo
  • Razz
  • Five Card Draw
  • 2-7 Triple Draw
  • 2-7-Single Draw
  • HORSE
  • 8-Game Mix
  • Hold'em/Omaha
  • Badugi

Use the free poker school for a refresher on games you have played in the past or to learn how to play new poker variants.

Tournaments

Tournaments start every second at PokerStars so you will find no lackluster options in this area of the poker room. Choose from your favorite poker variant, format or specific buy-in by using the search features in the tournament section of the gaming software. There are literally tournaments running 24/7/365 here, from as little as a couple cents all the way up to $215, $500 and $1k+ easily. Sit and Go's also run in stakes these high at ALL times of the day and night.

The popular Spin & Go is a good choice for players in the tournament section as it offers affordable buy-ins and a winner take all approach. The Spin & Go are an SNG 3-Max Hyper-Turbo tournament where each player is given a 500 chip stack. Buy-ins range from $0.25 to $100 and players have the ability to earn 10,000 times the buy-in during game play.

Take part in the Beat The Clock events, Sunday Million, Sunday Storm, The Daily Bigs and more, just by logging on to PokerStars. There are tournament options for everyone with many factors to narrow down your choices.

Security

Security plays a major role in the online poker world. Players want to be sure that their personal information as well as banking details remain private. At PokerStars, players do not have to worry about their safety of personal details. The communications between client software and servers are encrypted. A great deal of time was spent on designing the PokerStars security system and policies so that players could feel at ease.

Built-in features are included within the software to ensure game play is fair and secure. PokerStars has their own Certificate Authority to authenticate the servers as well as follows the TLS protocol. No private data is transferred to other players or can be access in any situation.

Over the past year, additional measures have been taken to ensure the site is beneficial to the recreational player rather than cater to the more career-oriented poker gamer. Players who are in search of a quality online poker site that offers the best in cash gaming, tournament options, promotions, security and more should look no further than the PokerStars brand.

Quick History About PokerStars

PokerStars was first introduced to the online poker world in September 2001 when their play money site launched in beta form. By December, the site was offering real money game play. Operated by The Rational Group at the time, the brand quickly rose to the top by offering players exactly what they wanted access to. The brand would operate in Costa Rica for some time until moving to the Isle of Man in 2005. The online poker site would be granted an online gaming license by the Isle of Man Department of Home Affairs based on the Gambling Regulation Act from 2001.

It would be during this time that online poker would become quite popular, particularly due to Chris Moneymaker earning his way to the World Series of Poker Main Event via an online satellite via PokerStars. With Moneymaker outlasting the large field of competitors and earning a $2.5 million win, everyone thought they could be like him and the big poker boom was born.

Players would become so interested in the game of poker that PokerStars actually saw a huge increase in traffic. Players would hit the tables in record numbers, especially during the WSOP qualifying rounds, in the hopes of being the next Moneymaker.

However, problems would emerge in 2006 when the UIGEA was introduced in the United States, making financial institutions unable to process transactions for residents of the US in regards to online gambling. Because of this new regulation, many sites would leave the US, but PokerStars stayed.

By 2011, PokerStars was shut down in the US by the government along with other online poker sites. The site remained opened to other regions but players in the US were left without game play options. An agreement was reached with the Department of Justice on the matter and players were able to regain access to their accounts for funds withdrawals.

By 2012, PokerStars purchased their former competitor Full Tilt Poker in a $731 million deal to settle a civil lawsuit with the DOJ. PokerStars was given the FTP assets and by 2014, the Rational Group would be purchased by Amaya Gaming, for a sum of $4.9 billion.

The deal with Amaya Gaming changed everything. PokerStars had been trying to get back into the United States as online gaming was in the mix once again after the DOJ decided to reinterpret the Wire Act of 1961. After being acquired by Amaya Gaming, PokerStars was finally given approval for licensing and now operates in New Jersey.

All the while, PokerStars has continue to offer quality gaming for players located outside the United States and remains a trusted name in poker to this day.





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