PokerStars

Registration guide

Before signing up

If you already have the PokerStars software installed on your computer, you must delete it. Otherwise, no further action is required.
The registration process should be done in an incognito window, as some browsing history may lead to errors (your PokerStars account will not be attached to RakeRace.com and will not be eligible for our exclusive offers).
An alternative to using an incognito window is to delete cookies from your computer.

If you need help, please get in touch with our customer support!

Creating an account

1. You can now create your Unibet account via RakeRace.com by clicking the "Sign up" button below. Remember to take this step in an incognito window!

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2. This will take you to the official PokerStars site. Click on the "Join" button.

3. Fill in the registration form.

Download

Congratulations! You have successfully registered for PokerStars. Follow a few more steps, and you'll be ready to play!

Go to the main page of the PokerStars website. Click the "Download PokerStars" tab and download the online poker software.

Submit your sign-up details

As a final step, please send us your PokerStars login details. This will allow us to identify you as one of our players, and you will be eligible for our offers. Click the "Enter your ID" button to do so.

All set now, good luck at the tables!

Have you got a question? Contact our customer service, and we'll help!

Submit your sign-up details

PokerStars Bonus

Using the code STARS600 entitles you for a 100% bonus up to $600. All new players are eligible to deposit a maximum of 3 times to obtain the $600 total bonus within 90 days.

The bonus will be automatically credited to your PokerStars account in $10 sums for every 170 VPPs. You have 6 months to accumulate the required amount of VPPs after your deposit.

PokerStars VIP Club

In 2017 July PokerStars announced its brand new VIP system.

The players can reach 6 different VIP levels which allows them to open up Chest and win up to $1,000! according the their points. The new system will award players 100 points for every $1 rake/tournament fee generated.

The following Chests are available:

Chest Maximum value Red $50 Blue $100 Bronze $250 Silver Chest $500 Gold $750 Platinum $1000

PokerStars Rakeback

PokerStars does not offer rakeback directly but a return of up to 30% can be achieved through the VIP Club of the room.

PokerStars Player Pool Strength

Player pool strength according to our players:

According to Rakerace.com players, the player pool strength of the Ongame network is 3.7 on a scale of 1 to 5. The average network strength is 2.8.

PokerStars Registration

In order to be eligible for our promotions, add your poker room ID, screen name and e-mail address to our site by clicking on "Enter your PokerStars ID" on the top of this page.

Withdrawal Issues: 8 point

(21,05% weighted)

Payouts go smoothly and there are plenty of options available. Occasional delays occured only in 2011, when the room withdrew from the US market.

Market Experience: 10 point

(15,79% weighted)

PokerStars has been operating since March 2001.

Network Reliability: 10 point

(15,79% weighted)

PokerStars has always been operating independently.

Regulated Market Presence: 8 point

(10,53% weighted)

PokerStars is present on almost all regulated markets. While the room had accepted US players between 2006 and 2011, despite the federal regulations, the group purchased all assets of Full Tilt Poker in 2012 and negotiated the option to return to the market after its regulation.

Income Diversification: 7 point

(10,53% weighted)

The single source of income of PokerStars is online poker. However, it is the unquestioned market leader in cash game, tournament and fast poker traffic alike and it has the most diverse offering on the market. Its liquidity further increased through the purchase of Full Tilt Poker.

Rakerace.com Opinion: 8 point

(10,53% weighted)

Rakerace.com considers PokerStars one of the most reliable online poker rooms on the market.

Licence and Stock Exchange Listing: 8 point

(10,53% weighted)

The company behind PokerStars is not listed on any stock exchange and its financial reports are not publicly available. The room holds licences on the following markets: the Isle of Man, Malta, Denmark, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Estonia. PokerStars holds licences on the most strictly regulated markets and it has been verified to have players' money on segregated accounts.