Without any doubt the biggest online poker site at the moment is PokerStars. Their name is almost a synonym to the whole "playing poker online" thing. For the vast majority of players PokerStars is the go-to site for instant live action.
Founded back in 2001, PokerStars is the world’s largest online poker room. It is operated by the Stars Group (formerly known as Amaya Inc), which also operates other popular gaming sites like Full Tilt and BetStars. PokerStars biggest draw for players is its sheer popularity, meaning there are always plenty of players and tournaments online. However, they also pride themselves on top promotions, loyalty programs and big cash tournaments.
PokerStars Welcome Bonuses
The current Welcome Bonus for UK players at Poker Stars is £20 Free Play when you make a first deposit of £10 or more. Please note: you must enter the code ‘TWENTY’ when you make the deposit. The Welcome Bonus becomes available in stages in the following ways: Day 1: 5 x $1 Spin & Go Tournaments Day 2: 5 x $1 Spin & Go Tournaments Day 3: 5 x $1 Spin & Go Tournaments* Day 4: $5 Cash Bonus** Day 5: 5 x $1 Spin & Go Tournaments Day 6: $5 Cash Bonus *You will have five chances to win up to $1,000. **This bonus cash can be used on any game of your choice. It is also worth noting that any tickets issued as part of the promotion will expire after 21 days.
Other promos run at the site
Aside from the aforementioned welcome bonuses and the loyalty program, PokerStars offers occasional limited-time promotions, which range from reload bonuses to mini-games that require you to match cards or perform simple tasks. While the value of these promotions is typically quite low, they do a great job of introducing some variety and making your poker sessions all the more exciting.
So with so many benefits of playing at Poker Stars a lot of folks are asking the question: " What is the best poker HUD for PokerStars".
The answer according to the guys at LaWeekly is HM3 (Holdem Manager 3).
They also say Hand2Note and PT4 are worth considering but the nod goes to HM3. To quote the article
"We think the current best tracking software is Holdem Manager 3. All the apps that we’ve reviewed here get the job done well but HM3 gets the nod for its low, one-time price, easiness of use and almost no initial setup – it’s ready to get to work right after you install it. Sure Hand2Note has a few more features but it’s more pricey and requires a bit of setting up."
HM3 probably gets the win here because of it's simple, one-off pricing. Hand2Note is by far a more polished and more powerful (meaning you will get more stats) software but for a regular player at Poker Stars HM3 is just fine. And it will set you back just under 100 bucks! Look around online for one of their deals or promo codes and your price might be even much lower.