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| PokerStars has a lot to offer in online poker tournaments as well as ring games for every level of online poker player. The quality of players is high, as are the software, functionality and customer support. This online poker site is quite professional and it provides some excellent poker action. |
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Playability
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- PokerStars runs on a fantastic software platform, and the games have a great look and feel
- Software has special tournament features, which makes this online poker room one of the best on the Internet (e.g., ensure even balancing of the tables during tournaments, and prevent tactical slowing down of tempo with individual time banks
- Players have a great overview of their position in the tournament
- Site supports notes on other players
- Playing statistics functions are excellent
- Good lobby information with view flop percentages
- Poker players can upload images of themselves at the tables
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Traffic
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Ring games: 4500-5500 players during peak hours
Tournaments: Cash games bring in 20,000-23,000 players during peak hours |
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Game Choices
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- Poker games:
- Texas Holdem
- Omaha
- Omaha High-Low
- Seven Card Stud
- Seven Card Stud High-Low
- Table stakes:
- $0.02/$0.04 to $100/$200 in fixed games
- $0.01/$0.02 to $10/$20 in pot-limit/no-limit games
- Free poker games (no cash involved) are also available
- Micro-limit, satellite, Sit & Go and multi-table tournaments
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Bonuses
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- Frequent Player Points (FPPs) are awarded for each raked hand; 5 points are awarded for each $1 paid in tournament registration fees
- FPPs can be redeemed for entries in weekly and monthly special tournaments and other promotions
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Rake
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- Rake is 5% of the pot up to a $3 max
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Player Support
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- Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Help is available by email only
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Security
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- PokerStars is one of the largest online poker sites in the world, and have never had any security issues
- Shuffling is verified by Cigital and BMM International
- They use various methods to prevent against collusion and intrusion
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Deposits & Withdrawals
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5 deposit options: Visa, MasterCard, NETeller, FirePay, CentralCoin
3 withdrawal options: NETeller, FirePay, CentralCoin |
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Basic Stats
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Website: www.pokerstars.com
Established: 2000
Operated from: Costa Rica
Audited by: PWC
Software download size: 2.72 MB |
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- Take part in the World Championship of Online Poker
- Take part in WPT Championship Satellites
- Read the official PokerStars blog
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Last Word
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PokerStars is a great online poker site and host of some of the largest online poker tournaments in the world, including the World Championship of Online Poker. Real online poker players will love playing at this poker site due to the game selection, tough competition, great graphics and fantastic promotions. |
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