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PokerStars is the most trusted poker site in the industry.  The entire management team has always been very involved with the players and it has created a 2-way communication environment.

PokerStars probably has the worst bonus in the industry but makes up for it with the best reputation in the industry.  On top of that, you won't find a more populated poker site in the world.  There are more tournaments and cash games here than anywhere else.  And if that's not enough, no other poker site has sent as many players to the World Series of Poker as PokerStars.

Now, on to the review...

Bonus
Yes it's true; PokerStars has the smallest bonus out there.  It's a 100% match bonus up to $50.  So if you deposit $50, PokerStars will match you with $50.  The fact of the matter is, PokerStars is so popular that big deposit bonuses aren't necessary to attract players.  That's OK though, because PokerStars makes up for the small bonus with other features.

If you're just starting out with a small bankroll, PokerStars is definitely the place to start.  Other poker sites require $500 to get the full bonus so you might as well start with the $50 bonus here.  I mean, there's no sense in wasting a $500 bonus elsewhere if you can only deposit $300.  First time deposit bonuses are a one time thing only.

To get your first time deposit bonus, use code First2008 when making your first deposit.

Software
Thanks to all of the management's communication with the poker players, PokerStars has developed the best poker software I've ever seen.  It has all the regular features you expect like table filters so you can block out limits you don't play, full games and stuff like that but it goes beyond that.

The software has options galore.  You can set preferences for how the tables tile on your monitor so that when you open new tables they automatically resize and position themselves to where you want them to go.

Some of the other software features include:

• Four color decks
• Certain tables have 50 big blind minimums (no shortstacks allowed)
• Table themes (change the looks and colors to make it easier on the eyes)
• Final table deal-making

Traffic
PokerStars is the busiest site on the planet so you'll never have a problem finding games.  No matter how obscure your favorite game may be, you'll find other people ready to play.  The cash games are busy all the way from .01c/.02c to $200/$400 NL.  All kinds of tournaments are run around the clock in a variety of formats.

Last time I checked the traffic was at 6:00PM on a Friday evening and there were 129,000 players online.

Competition
With all those players out there, you're going to find a wide mix of the very best opponents and the absolute fishiest.  There are so many people online that you should never have a problem finding easy competition.  As in all poker sites, the fish outnumber the sharks by a large margin.

Deposit Options
Whether you're playing from the US or anywhere around the world, you'll find plenty of deposit options.  My two favorite methods are the Instant e-checks and ePassporte.  Both methods are reliable and the e-checks instantly credit your poker account so you will be playing in no time. Check this link out for more poker eCheck information.

The list of deposit options includes:

• Instant eChecks
• ePassporte
• Visa
• MasterCard
• Diners Club International
• Western Union
• Cash Transfer Express Payment
• Money Order / Cashier's Check

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