After playing at Poker Stars it's hard to go back to any other site. The whole site is very professional and organized with superb poker software. It's a true pleasure to play at PokerStars because there are never any problems. From now until the end of 2008, if you make your first-ever real money deposit, PokerStars will give you a 100% bonus up to $50 when you use the Pokerstars bonus code PAWSUB465. The bonus is easy to clear for any poker player.
The Bonus
The bonus on PokerStars is very easy to clear since you don't have to contribute to the pot in order to earn FPPs and the players on PokerStars are very lose. The pots often get high enough in every hand to result in FPPs. If you play two tables at once you should be able to clear the bonus in just a couple of hours. You need 500 FPP in order for the bonus to be released. Do not forget to use the PokerStars Marketing Code PAWSUB465 when you sign up or else you will not be able to get the bonus.
Software and Graphic
The Pokerstars Software has always been known for its stability and perfection. And even though the numbers of players has multiplied by ten the last couple of years, there has never been any problem. The graphic is not the best there is but it's still ok. On PokerStars every player have their own personal picture at the table. Those pictures are called avatars. You can for example have a picture of your dog or whatever you want. This feature makes it much more easier for you to remember your opponents. The problem is that you can change the avatar whenever you want, so you should still rely on the player note feature.
Game Play
If you login a saturday you will find about 50 000 players online so there is no shortage on players. You will be able to find a game on all levels and not only on the Texas Hold’em tables but also on the 7 Card Stud- and Omaha tables. On the lower levels the players are very loose and will call just about everything. However, on the higher levels the players are very tight and often very good. So if you want practice high stakes poker this is the place for you.
Tournaments
PokerStars offer tournaments for the following games: Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo 8, 7 Card Stud, 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo.
The tournament buy-ins ranges from $1 to $1000. There are also freerolls from time to time with $0 in buy-in fee. PokerStars also run a lot of satellites for different larger tournaments and live tournaments.
Support
PokerStars offers no phone support or live chat. Instead they offer mail support. The mail support works extremely well. You get fast answers written in very good english.
Deposit and withdraw
Deposit:ePassporte, UseMyBank , Moneybookers, NETeller, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club International, Cashier's Check, Money Order, Bank Draft, Local Bank Transfer
Withdraw: NETeller, Visa, ePassporte, Moneybookers, Check |