Poker Stars Details

8.3 / 10

Special Features

Serious V.I.P. loyalty program

Direct Download Poker Stars

Site Traffic

If you can’t find a decent game on PokerStars then you’re either blindfolded and operating your mouse with your tongue or you aren’t logged into the site.

PokerStars is, without exception, the largest site in the world and accommodates more players on a daily basis than any other. Because of their worldwide coverage (including the US market) there are cash games and tournaments running constantly around the clock, so whether it’s a morning spin up or a late night grind there is always plenty of action.

Cash game peak = 22,500 with the majority of players taking a punt in the No Limit Hold’em games. ~ 10,500 avg.

Peak tournament numbers can reach a staggering 155,000 with an overall site average of 100,000 playing 24/7.

Type of Games Offered

If you can think of it then Stars can offer it. All their cash games variants are available in micro, low, medium or high varieties and players can hone their skills in a range of disciplines.

All versions of Hold’em and Omaha are available along with 7 Card Stud (+ Hi/Lo) and the infuriating game of Razz.
5 Card Draw, 2-7 Triple Draw and 2-7 Single Draw are not commonly found on other sites but Stars’ diverse player pool means these games run on a regular basis.

The usual mixed games, such as HORSE and HOSE, are available as an 8 game option. This is a truly unique offering which no other site currently spreads and comprises of 8 poker games and is based on the legendary Big Game format played at the Bellagio. Games included are: 2-7 Triple Draw, Limit Hold’em, Limit Omaha Hi/Lo, Limit Razz, Limit Stud, Limit Stud Hi/Lo, No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha.

Just to complete the full spectrum of games, Stars also offer Badugi for those looking to play something a little different.

In terms of STTs and MTTs there really is no other like Stars. With buy-ins ranging from a few cents to thousands of dollars players can choose to compete against some of the biggest fish and sharks in the game. The regular Sunday tournies offer the best prize pools around and swell to epic proportions.

Softness of Games

The game quality at Stars is very much a tale of two extremes. The low deposit limit ($10), numerous freerolls and plethora of 0.01/0.02 cent tables means that many newer players start their poker journeys at Stars. This means that many of the lower stake games are stocked full with naïve players looking to emulate Stars’ original poster boy, Chris Moneymaker.

On the flip side many of the serious low and mid-stakes grinders ply their trade on the site and poor game selection can find you sitting with some of the most talented emerging players in the game. Similarly the high-stakes games are overflowing with talent and often times it’s the same regulars fighting over any unfortunate fish that happen to stray into their waters.

The huge player pool though means that finding some weak spots almost impossible and good game selection = big profits.

Tournaments and STTs follow much the same form. Many of the lower stakes games are frequented by weak opposition. Stars’ popularity inevitably attracts the game’s fiercest players also. Indeed, many of the top online tournament players made their names by winning the Sunday Million and names such as: Moorman1, WestmeloAA, JohnnyBax and Annette_15 are nightly regulars.

The overall standard is certainly higher on Stars than any other. This is partly because of the success of the site but such popularity also attracts the fish so finding a profitable table is never too difficult.