The name PokerStars is synonymous with poker. They are the largest online poker site on the planet and dominate the lion’s share of the poker market, with tens of thousands of real money poker players online during peak times. PokerStars provides streamlined software that is constantly updated to provide an excellent gaming environment, as well as offers the best in promotions, bonuses and customer service.

PokerStars first began in 2001 and has since become a market leader, offering top quality customer service, software, and VIP program. The poker room listens to their members and makes sure to provide changes or updates to meet player needs. PokerStars continues to be an innovative force in the industry with amazing tournament options, access to major live events, mobile gaming options and more.

Amaya Gaming acquired PokerStars in 2014, which means the site will most likely enjoy a new-age renaissance in the United States, which they were forced to leave after the Black Friday indictments. Since Amaya already has a foothold in the legalized and regulated markets in New Jersey and Nevada, PokerStars may soon be available again to citizens in these locations, along with ANY state that may legalize poker in the future.

Bonuses and VIP Information

PokerStars offers a very generous bonus option for new players to the site. When opening up a new account and making a deposit, you will have access to a 100% deposit bonus worth up to $600. Players can make as many as three qualifying deposits in a 90-day time frame to earn the full bonus up to $600. It is hands down one of the easiest bonuses to clear right now at ANY poker room online.

Once the deposit has been made, you will need to play real money games at the site. You will then earn VPPs, which are how you clear the bonus. The bonus cash will be released in increments of 10 and each increment will be released as you clear the VPPs needed. You will need 170 VPPs to clear $10. You have a six month time frame to earn the VPPs needed to clear the bonus.

The rewards program at PokerStars is one of the more lucrative options in online poker today. With the PokerStars VIP Club, you will earn benefits from playing poker. The more you play, the more you earn. You will earn Frequent Player Points for game play and then you can use these points to earn luxury items, cash bonuses, live tournament entries, online tournament entries and more. As you play, you are given a VIP level, the higher the level the better the reward. These levels include:

• BronzeStar
• ChromeStar
• SilverStar
• GoldStar
• PlatinumStar
• SuperNova
• SuperNova Elite

Software

New members to PokerStars should expect nothing but the best when it comes to gaming software. PokerStars consistently makes updates and changes to provide a smooth gaming environment for players. Several features are included in the software to make it easy for you to find games and customize the gaming experience. Hand histories allow you to sharpen your skills while the stats are easy to read in percentage format.

Choose preferred seating to play at the same seat at each table or choose Auto Top-Up to make sure your chip stack is always topped up during game play. The site has over 20 different table themes you can choose from and the fully customizable lobby allows you to create a unique player experience. Simply put, Pokerstars is literally the most streamlined and easy-to-use poker site out there today.

And for the serious grinder, the site also allows for extreme multi-tabling and is HUD-compatible. Poker Tracker is still one of the most popular options being used today on Stars.

Traffic and Competition

With the largest selection of poker variants and premium tournament options, players will find PokerStars has a steady stream of traffic. With just over 28,000 real money cash game players during peak times and a 7 day average of around 19,000, the site offers you a large playing field of competitors.

Players of all skill levels can be found at PokerStars so you should have no problem finding a few fish for easy competition or face a stronger competitor at the higher stake tables. SNG's and the regular tournaments always see action, night and day due to players being located across the globe.

Banking options

PokerStars offers several easy to use financial options for making deposits and withdrawals. A minimum of $10 must be deposited unless the method states differently. With online poker gaming, you will be using the Desktop Cashier. With mobile gaming, you will have the option of using the Mobile Cashier for easy deposits and withdrawals.

The options available to you will be determined by the county of origin.

Quick customer support info

PokerStars offers customer support 24/7 in two forms. You may email support@pokerstars.com or contact via a Contact Support Form which can be found at the site.