Pokerstars is undoubtably the #1 online pokersite, generating nearly as much traffic as other sites combined. It holds the world records for most players ever online, and the biggest poker tournament ever held. It has nearly every variation of poker available at all levels and its software is very user friendly, with a selection of different graphics to use. You can also have unlimited multi tabling options (Pokerstars was also the site used when the world record was beaten for most SNGs played at the same time). Everyone who plays online poker should have this client installed on their computer, if not for the cash games, then for the chance at winning $100,000's in their many tournaments, or qualifying online for WSOP, EPT and WPT events.

     Pokerstars is on an independant network. Its software is very dependable, and has to be with the traffic involved. There are frequent updates ensuring the site remains safe and secure. Graphics are easy on the eye and the interface is extremely easy to use and does not interfere with game play. This software is also a favourite with extreme multitablers due to its ease of use and dependability.

    SNGs and Tournaments fill up faster than anywhere else. There are always tables going tournaments running, with plenty of players to fill them. This is the largest poker site in the world at the moment, and there are always games at all levels running. 

Pokerstars most famous tournament is probably the Sunday Millions event. There are an abundance of satellites to big tournaments every day, with guaranteeds running every few hours. The tournaments tend to be huge, often with over 15000 people in, so make sure you have time on your hands if you intend to run deep. They also host the WSOOP (world series of online poker) which you can qualify to through satellites.

Compared with other sites, pokerstars promotions are quite poor. They have a VIP points system where you can use youre points to buy merchandise from their store or to use as tournament buy-ins. The more that you play, the easier it becomes to accumulate the points. To read more about the extensive VIP programme offered by Pokerstars click here. They also offer reload bonuses. You can of course qualify through Pokerstars to all the major live events. 

    Poker Stars is currently offering a 100% up to $50 sign up bonus for all current players who make their first-ever real money deposit, and 100% up to $600 for new players.  The bonus is fairly easy to work off if you are willing to grind it out, but the fact its released in increments makes it easier. Once you’ve made your deposit(s), you earn the bonus by playing on PokerStars and collecting the number of VPPs equal to 17 times the bonus amount. The bonus is released in $10 increments, each released into your account as you clear the needed VPPs (170 VPPs for every $10 increment). You have six months after your first deposit to earn all the VPPs needed to release your bonus.

VPPs are earned:

1) Cash games - 1 VPP is awarded when the rake reaches $.40 at stakes $1/$2 and lower, and $1 for all other games. The 2nd VPP is awarded when the rake reaches $3 ($2 on 6-max tables). A 3rd VPP is awarded when the rake reaches $5 when you are playing a hand.

2) Tournaments - 5 VPPs are awarded for every $1 paid in tournament fees. 

To see more about their VPP VIP program Click Here.