Summary
Pokerstars got released in 2001 and is today the largest poker room in the world. They also accept players from the United States, but they also have a large player base in Europe. Pokerstars is well known for all the offers regarding many different tournaments incluing satellites to major poker events worldwide. They also host the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) which is the largest online poker series today. Their game variety is realy good due to the fact that they have excellent bonuses and promotions together with their flawless software. Pokerstars is also supported by a team of poker professionals who include the WSOP Main Event World Champion, Joe Hachem, as well as Daniel Negreanu.
Software
The software is windows and Mac compatible and it is available in 21 different languages. It is clear with a high level of playability and many useful and innovative functions and features. Despite the high levels of player traffic, the software remains fast and reliable. Players are able to access data and statistics on many areas of play, as well as view player notes. Players are able to play up to 8 cash games at one time and any number of tournaments. Players are able to customize their play in many different ways, including the size of the tables, themes for each table, images and graphics.
Traffic
Pokerstars is well known for their high level of traffic. In fact, on December 30, 2007 Pokerstars got into the Guinness Book of World Records for having the most players online playing Simultaneously – 151,758. They broadcast around 15-20,000 ring game players and around 100,000 more in tournament hours.
Available Games and Stakes
Pokerstars has a big variety of games, including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo, Razz and Five Card Draw. All these games exists in fixed limit, no limit and pot limit. Full table, shorthanded and heads up tables are avalible. in their games range from $0.01/$0.02 to $200/$400. They also offer 2-7 Triple Draw, 2-7 Single Draw and Badugi, as well as mixed games such as H.O.R.S.E. and H.O.S.E.
There is often high competition in the high stake games due to the high level of player traffic, the ring games have become abit easier then they previously were before.
Support and Money Payment Options
Pokerstars customer support service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you don’t find your answer in the FAQ oart on their website do not hesitate to send them a mail with the information. Due to the fact they don’t offer telephone or instant chat. They reply rather quickly and useful.
Pokerstars provides many different payment methods for their users. Not all of the options are available in every country.
- They are all safe and secure and the site uses a 512-bit RSA key to ensure security.
The options include eCheck, Click2Pay, ClickandBuy, Moneybookers, NETeller, VISA, Master Card, Diner's Club, debit cards, bank draft, bank transfer, ELV, Paysafecard, WebMoney and check.
