If you’ve never heard of Poker Stars then its likely you haven’t been paying attention in the last couple of years. Starting in 2003 this site has ties to the last three winners of the World Series of Poker, starting with Chris Moneymaker, then Greg Raymer, and now Joseph Hachem. The second largest poker room online, Poker Stars is a top favorite, especially in the tournament games.

Good software with a smooth lobby start you off, the ability to choose your own avatars and keep tabs on players keep you going, and the high quality of players keep you challenged. The highly skilled players are there, but sometimes may be hard to find due to the even higher volume of soft players; good news for any grinders looking to up their hourly wage! Almost 20,000 players frequent Poker Stars during peak hours, and you will find up to 9 thousand cash game players sitting at the tables. The rakes are pretty standard at 5% up to a max of $3. If you run in to trouble with the software or your account, the customer support is top notch, fast and helpful. If you run into trouble at the table, however, you are going to have to rely on your skill, and maybe a little luck!