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PokerStars

PokerStars Featured Room
4.5/5 Overall Rating
Rakeback
15-60%
Exclusive Deal
$600
Welcome Bonus
15-60% Rakeback
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15-60%
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Bonus
$600
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PokerStars Overview

PokerStars is the most iconic online poker brand in the world, offering the largest player pool, the biggest tournament schedule, and the widest game variety of any single poker room. While its rakeback has historically been lower than competitors, the Stars Rewards program still offers solid value. The Stars Rewards system uses a chest-based model: earn 100 Reward Points per $1 in rake, fill progress bars to unlock chests at 6 levels (Blue through Black). Rakeback ranges from 15% at Blue to higher percentages at Black. The randomized chest rewards add variance but average out to published rates. For high-volume players, PokerStars offers two invitation-only elite tiers: Select (50% rakeback) and Select+ (60% rakeback). These pay daily cash rewards instead of chests, providing consistent, high-value returns. Qualifying requires sustained high volume. PokerStars' trump card is its unmatched game selection and player pool. The Sunday Million, WCOOP, SCOOP, and EPT Online series are the most prestigious online tournament brands in poker. For tournament grinders, no other room comes close.

Rakeback & Rewards

PokerStars's reward system explained tier-by-tier.

Detailed tier information coming soon.

Rakeback range: 15-60%

Rake Structure

How much rake you'll actually pay at each stake level.

No Limit Hold'em

Stakes Rake % Cap (6-max)
Micro ($0.01/$0.02 - $0.05/$0.10) 5% $0.50
Low ($0.10/$0.25 - $0.50/$1) 5% $1.50
Mid ($1/$2 - $2/$5) 5% $5.00
High ($5/$10 - $25/$50) 5% $6.50

Pot Limit Omaha

Stakes Rake % Cap (6-max)
Micro ($0.01/$0.02 - $0.05/$0.10) 5% $1.00
Low ($0.10/$0.25 - $0.50/$1) 5% $2.00
Mid ($1/$2 - $2/$5) 5% $5.00
Tournament Fee 7-10%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Largest player pool in the world
  • Best tournament schedule (Sunday Million, WCOOP, SCOOP)
  • Widest game variety (NLH, PLO, PLO5, Stud, Draw, Mixed)
  • Best-in-class software and mobile app
  • Select/Select+ up to 60% for high volume
  • Most trusted brand in poker

Cons

  • Lower base rakeback than competitors (15% at entry)
  • Not available to US players in most states
  • Games generally tougher (more regs)
  • Chest system adds variance to rewards

Ratings Breakdown

Software & UX 5.0/5
Game Variety 5.0/5
Traffic & Player Pool 5.0/5
Overall 4.5/5

Current Promotions

Active deals and offers at PokerStars right now.

Tournament

$100K Gtd PokerStars FanDuel Tournament Gives Players a Bang for Their Buy-In

Read about the Sunday Dynasty and Sunday Shield tournaments.

$100K Gtd Claim
Bonus

You'll Want to Get Aces Cracked With This Online Poker Promotion

Nobody likes getting their pocket aces cracked, but this PokerStars aims to end that.

Tournament

Leon Sturm Among the Early PokerStars Anniversary Series Winners

Sturm took down the $1,050 Super Tuesday for $40,321.

$1,050 Claim
Tournament

More than $2.7M in Omaha Guarantees During the PokerStars Anniversary Series

The PokerStars Anniversary Series features 63 Omaha events.

$2.7M Claim
Tournament

PokerStars Mystery Bounty Series Wraps Up Having Paid Out $3.4 Million

More than $3.4 million was paid out during the PokerStars Mystery Bounty Series.

$3.4 Claim
Freeroll

EPT Barcelona Packages And Online Tickets Among May's PokerStars Power Path Prizes

See what you can redeem PokerStars Power Path Passes for in May.

Tournament

PokerStars Marks 25 Years with Massive $50M Anniversary Series

PokerStars celebrates 25 years with a $50M GTD festival and a $500K Sunday Storm anniversary

$50M Claim
Tournament

$500,000 Guaranteed in the 15th Anniversary PokerStars Sunday Storm

The 15th Anniversary Sunday Storm boasts a $500,000 guarantee.

$500,000 Guaranteed Claim
Tournament

Big Value for Players as PokerStars Ignite Series Begins on FanDuel

Players find massive value as PokerStars covers $200K in overlays on the FanDuel platform

$200K Claim
Tournament

PokerStars Mystery Bounty Series: $3 Million in Total Guarantees

Win big from April 26 – May 4 with $3M+ Gtd and a $500K Gtd Mystery Bounty Main Event

Tournament

PokerStars on FanDuel Ignite Series Offers $5M Guaranteed from April 18 to May 4

Major series coming to the U.S.

$5M Guaranteed Claim
Tournament

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Tournament

Continue the Craic With the $3M Gtd Irish Open After Party at PokerStars

More than $3 million is guaranteed during the PokerStars Irish Open After Party.

$3M Gtd Claim
Leaderboard

PokerStars Spin & Go Leaderboard

Weekly leaderboard for Spin & Go players with $30K+ in weekly prizes. Points based on games played and multipliers hit. Separate boards for each buy-in level.

$30K Weekly Claim
Tournament

Sunday Million — $1M Weekly Guaranteed

The world's longest-running weekly $1M guaranteed tournament. $109 buy-in with daily satellites from $2.20. Anniversary editions regularly boost to $10M+. PokerStars' flagship weekly event.

$1M Weekly Claim
Bonus

First Deposit Bonus — 100% up to $600

New PokerStars players earn a 100% match on first deposit up to $600. Released in $10 increments as you earn 200 redemption points per $10. 60-day clearing window. The largest welcome bonus in regulated poker.

$600 Claim
Rakeback Boost

Stars Rewards — Up to 60% Rakeback

PokerStars' chest-based loyalty program. Earn reward points through play, open chests for cash and prizes. Effective rakeback ranges from 15% (casual) to 60% (Select+). Tier status determines chest upgrade frequency.

15-60% Claim
Rakeback

PokerStars Stars Rewards

PokerStars Stars Rewards program offers chest-based rakeback from 15% to 60%. High-volume players can unlock Select and Select+ tiers for even better returns.

15-60% Claim

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