Poke Stars
Poke Stars has held an impeccable reputation for providing players with excellent service in not only the available games and promotions but the software used. PokeStars was created in 2002 and is full licensed and regulated in the Isle of Man. It is home to not one but three World Series of Poker champions including Joe Hachem, Chris Moneymaker and Greg Raymer and sends the most players to live events yearly.
Aside from the satellites Poke Stars is currently getting ready for their biggest event of the year, the WCOOP which is guaranteeing $30,000,000 in prizes across the entire series of events. A few other features include an easy to clear deposit bonus, VIP player rewards program and an online gift shop. PokeStars.com accepts US players.
Whether you prefer Holdem or want to learn how to play Razz, Poke Stars supports all the major variations of poker including a handful of mixed games. Currently players will be able to choose from Texas Holdem, Omaha, Omaha Hi Lo, Seven Card Stud, Sven Card Stud Hi/Lo, Razz, HORSE, HOSE, 5 Card Draw and 2-7 Triple Lowball. Each game is available for free if you would like to practise, visit PokeStars.net, or if you intend to play for real money the stakes begin at the $0.01/$0.02 level and increase up to the maximum $200/$400.
PokeStars has seen a significant growth over the last couple of years and is able to support well over 100,000 players during peak hours. This means you will never have any problems finding a game within your bankroll, skill level or even format as each variation is active. Rake is paid at a rate of 5% up to the maximum of $5 per hand.