PokerStars.com headlines as the poker room which gave us the 2003 and the 2004 World Series of Poker Champion. If you are not familiar with the story, Chris Moneymaker (his real name!) 2003 WSOP champ won his way to the WSOP via a $40 satellite at PokerStars. Greg "Fossilman" Raymer, 2004 WSOP champ won his way via a $160 satellite at PokerStars.

PokerStars is very great when it comes to service. They answer your emails very quick and cashout go through very fast. Their software is comparable to other sites when it comes to your safety during play and when giving personal information. Like most other sites, PokerStars offers you full table stats along with personal hand histories to help you maximize your money. You will always receive top of the line service at PokerStars.

Sign up via our PokerStars review page and use bonus code First2008 to receive an extra 100% match on your first deposit up to $50. PokerStars has a Frequent Player Points (FPPs) system in place that rewards players for playing in real money ring games, multi-table tournaments, and single or double table tournaments with an entry fee. FPPs may be used as entries into real money satellites, or redeemed at the PokerStars store for a variety of poker products. They don't usually have a new player sign up bonus, instead they regularly offer a deposit bonus for all players.

All players at PokerStars have the option of uploading an image for other players to see at the tables. (Very useful for player recognition and table image) Connection Status, you can see how well other players are connected to games at PokerStars. If poor connections are present the game may move very slowly. This helps in selecting a table where pace of play will be comfortable.

PokerStars is hands down the best online poker tournament site on the Internet, with everything from satellites to re-buy tournaments to freezeouts. They also Feature a weekly $200+$15 no-limit Texas hold'em tournament with a first prize of up to $40,000+ (depending on number of players) If you like playing tournaments, PokerStars is the site for you.

Players

PokerStars is one of the busiest online poker rooms out there. PokerStars is very good at attracting new clients and the fact that they get a lot of publicity about players making the WSOP means they attract a lot of new poker players (players that are trying poker for the first time). This leads to soft games where you could make some good money. There is constant action 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.