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The amount of players busy at PokerStars is huge and it is doubtful if can get any better than this. It is obvious that this is an extremely popular online poker room and players who join will find that the competition that used to be very tough is somewhat milder today. PokerStars is behind and sponsors some of the best poker players in the world. In the Team PokerStars Pro players like Daniel Negreanu, Chris Moneymaker, Joe Hachem and Greg Raymer can be found. The team goes around the globe participating in big poker events as representatives of PokerStars. They can also be found at the poker room tables where they make the competition more exciting. The tournament schedule at PokerStars is excellent with openings for great competition at all levels around the clock. This is quite amazing since PokerStars isn't part of any network and the huge amount of players making this kind of tournament schedule possible have made their way to the poker room without any networking.
It is possible to qualify to all major poker events through PokerStars but even the players that are simply looking for great online poker will find this poker room a treat. The software is of very high class and offers multi-table options and many ways to personalize the outlook and layout. The graphics can be played with and players can upload their own pictures for avatars. The list of games goes long and a beginner will be able to get the support needed to know where and how to begin. The customer support has been rewarded and ensures that players will get fast and accurate answers to their queries. Both PC and MAC users can play in this poker room which is a very nice and appreciated service.
PokerStars Bonus
100% Up To $50
Tournament
$1 Million PokerStars Turbo Takedown
2009 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
Million Dollar Men Freerolls
Battle of the Planets
A player will receive $1 of the bonus for every 10 FPPs earned.
At peak hours there are more than 100,000 tournament players busy at PokerStars poker tables and the ring games attract over 20,000 players. These are astonishing numbers and puts PokerStars among the top three poker rooms to be found online. What is even more impressive, when speaking of player traffic and PokerStars, is that they are not part of any poker network. This means that they have managed to attract this huge number of players completely thought their own efforts and it speaks well of the poker play they have to offer.
What stands out, when looking at the competition at Poker Star's tables, is that they offer poker for all levels of play. The ring games at the higher limits offer pretty tough competition and a low percentage of flops. Players looking for loose play should take a look at Omaha games as they tend to offer easier competition. It should be said for the ring games that they are becoming softer since the player base is growing with new players. The tournament play can be considered softer than the ring games but also here tough games can be found with very strong players.
A player should find it easy to find just the poker game he is looking for at PokerStars. It is also plain to see that all the major tournaments can be accessed through this poker room as all of the poker variants found in them are indeed represented. There is Texas Hold'em Hi Lo and No Limit and Limit as well as Omaha in the same variations. Players can also find Seven Card Stud, H.O.R.S.E, H.O.S.E, Draw, Five Card Draw, 2-7 Triple and Razz poker. Thanks to the many players active in this poker room a player can expect action in all of the variants.
The PokerStars software must be good to handle such a huge amount of players and since they stay around and keep on coming it appears that it is indeed good software. Players can enjoy all of the features that make the poker play more smooth and fun such as easy statistics and multi-player tables. The graphics have been highly praised for their aesthetics and clean outlook. Updates to maintain safety and the high level of play are made continuously in a manner that doesn't interrupt the play. Since 2007 MAC players can also enjoy this poker room which is a service that stands out as a bit special when it comes to online poker rooms.
The rake rate at PokerStars is reasonable and better than in many other online poker rooms. The average rake rate is 5% but it is lower by the higher stakes tables. In No Limit games the maximum rake rate is $1 and $3 per hand. The final rake rate is influenced by the amount of players active in it.
PokerStars offer a tournament schedule that will make sure that any player has a suitable competition to join at any time of the day. This is possible much thanks to the great amount of players that choose to play in this poker room on a regular basis. With traffic around 100,000 it is no wonder that PokerStars can offer tournaments of all game types and levels of competition. There are both loose play games and more tough games so players can find just what they are looking for. The biggest guaranteed tournaments like the PokerStars Sunday Million can also be found in this poker room.
It is possible to play for real money without having to bet any to begin with at PokerStars. There are freerolls available every day and most of them are satellites to bigger events. The bigger freerolls can have prize pots of $1,000 and more awaiting the winner and for the loyal players these can reach as far as $10,000! In general the loyal players at PokerStars are better rewarded with greater prize sums and special promotions. Real money players will collect points for all their play that can be used for the types of freerolls that demand player points as entry fee.
Make your first deposit and receive a 100% up to $50 bonus. You will receive $1 of the bonus for every 10 FPPs earned. You don't need a Pokerstars bonus code
PokerStars Million Dollar Men Freerolls
Play against the pros, between September 27 and October 17 Pokerstars are running daily freeroll tournaments that will give you a shot at the winning seat.
2009 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
Play live in Bahamas January 5-10, 2009. To qualify, play the daily 'Battle Boris' Freerolls and FPP qualifiers.
Freeroll - players finishing in places 1-50 qualify to the weekly final.
FPP qualifiers - Players finishing in places 1-100 qualify to the weekly final.
$1 Million PokerStars Turbo Takedown
Last Sunday of every month at 14:30 ET, $1 Million PokerStars Turbo Takedown takes place. To qualify directly, use 5,000 Frequent Player Points to buy yourself in to the main event or play the satellites for only 10 Frequent Player Points
Battle of the Planets
Pokerstars has a weekly Sit And Go leader board called Battle of the Planets with big prizes. There are eight planets (levels) and buy-ins from $1-$2.99 to $300+. The top 10 players on each leader board not only get a lot of money they also receive a ticket to the monthly Battle of the Planets triple shootout with $50,000 prize pool.
PokerStars VIP Club
When you play cash games at Pokerstars you gain VIP Player Points and Frequent Player Points. Higher VIP level means you get rewards and gain Frequent Player Points faster. Your Frequent Player Points can be used in a variety of ways:
- Cash Bonuses
- Tournament Entry
- Exclusive Freerolls
- Live Tournaments
- Online Tournaments
- Clothes
- Poker Accessories
- Books And DVDs
- Electronics such as plasma televisions, PlayStation 3, Apple MacBook Air and more
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The support at PokerStars can be considered good as long as the player doesn't mind getting it through email. There are no phone numbers available but the response to emails is both quick and helpful. There is also a well sorted FAQ section for the most common questions.
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