PokerStars.com Online Review

Summary

PokerStars is the world largest online poker room in the world. It is owned by a Costa Rican company Rational Enterprises. The company headquarters are located on the Isle of Man (UK) and the company licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission in Canada. PokerStars is the sponsor of most of the top poker events worldwide including the European Poker Tour. PokerStars is Mac compatible
It accepts players from the US.

Game Variety

• Texas Hold'em
• Omaha
• Omaha H/L
• Seven Card Stud
• Seven Card Stud H/L
• Five Card Draw, 2-7 Triple Draw
• Razz
• HORSE

Promotions & Bonuses

• Welcome Bonus: 100% up to $50
• Bonus Code: Not Required
• Refer-a-friend: $50
• Loyalty Program: PokerStars VIP Club is one of the best poker loyalty programs on the circuit. Frequent Players points (FPPs) can be earned quite quickly. There are six levels of membership: BronzeStar, SilverStar, GoldStar, PlatinumStar, SuperNova, and SuperNova Elite. With the FPPs' Players can enter exclusive VIP Freerolls and at the higher levels, they can purchase consumer goods, including iPods, high-resolution computer monitors, travel packages, and buy in directly into the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, the European Poker Tour, the main event at the World Series Of Poker etc.
• Top Events:
  
  European Poker Tour (EPT): The series of major texas Hold'em tournaments are conducted and televised throughout Europe's most prestigious casinos. It is now the fourth season. Players can find daily online satellites costing from as little as $8, to win an EPT package worth $8,000
  
  PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA): The first major event of the year on your poker calendar is held at the most prestigious resort of the Caribbean and is now part of the EPT. There a minimum guaranteed prize pool of $1 Million.
  
  Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT): PokerStars launched in 2007 the first major series of poker tournaments in Asia including South Korea, the Philippines, Macau and Sydney.
  
  PokerStars Sunday Warm-up: $500K GTD every Sunday at 12:45 ET. Buy-in: $215
  
  PokerStars Sunday Million: It is the longest running and largest weekly Texas Hold'em online tournament. Players play for at least $1 Million every Sunday at 4:30 PM ET.
  
  World Championship of Online Poker (WCOP): The worldwide competition between national teams of poker players that pits team vs. team and country vs. country for $250,000 is over for 2007.
  
  Qualifiers online for main events: WPT, Aussie Millions etc
  

Customer Support

Award wining customer support.Despite available via email only, you manage to get quick responses.

Deposit & Withdrawal Options

• Visa
• MasterCard
• eChecks
• ePassporte
• UseMyBank
• Moneybookers
• NETeller
• Diners Club International
• Solo, Maestro
• Cashier's Check
• Local Bank Transfer
• ELV
• Online Bank Transfer
• paysafecard

Software & Graphics

PokerStars software is one of the best: secure, stable, fast and offers numerous features.The graphics are clean and customizable. It is also Mac compatible