mike1
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2016/02/24 12:53
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Manne wrote:
PokerStars may be the largest online poker site in the world, but 888 Poker is on the rise. The latter may be in a distant second when it comes to cash game traffic, but 888 Poker is consistently improving and seeking to attract PokerStars players.
In a PokerStars vs 888 battle for online poker players, each one tries to outdo the other with everything from bonuses to promotions, from tournaments to mobile features. And when that happens, players win.
Deposit Bonuses
Both sites have stellar options for new players and those making deposits into real-money accounts.
PokerStars offers a deposit bonus of 100% up to $600. Players can make up to three qualifying deposits in a 60-day period, and the bonus pays out in $10 increments, every time 200 VPPs are earned. There is a four-month time limit to earn the VPPs necessary to release the bonus money. Also, PokerStars is now offering a free $20 to anyone who deposits at least $20.
888 Poker customers have access to a 100% deposit bonus on amounts up to $400, but new players also receive up to $500 in free tournament tickets, in addition to a ticket to the First Depositors’ Challenge tournament. There is also a free £88 available for new players with no deposit required.
Tips and Advice
In a PokerStars vs 888 competition for beginning players looking to improve their poker skills, PokerStars has a clear edge.
PokerStars offers basic poker information and strategy, but the “How to Play” section of the website goes much further. There are video tutorials from members of Team PokerStars, as well as strategies for every poker variant offered and the new Zoom Poker. The site even links to the long-standing Poker School Online (PSO), an online community that has been teaching people to play better poker for more than a decade.
888poker offers quite a bit of basic poker advice and terminology, but there is not much outside of a standard strategy piece for players who want to improve from that point.
Promotions
The larger site in the PokerStars vs 888 duel has the most lucrative promotions, but offers from both are appealing.
PokerStars is currently celebrating reaching 100 million players, and there have been numerous promotions surrounding the milestone. From daily challenges to freerolls, there are ways for players at every level to win. PokerStars is also preparing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Sunday Million tournament with a special $10 million guaranteed prize pool. Satellites start at just pennies, and current promotions are awarding hundreds of seats via freerolls.
888 Poker is reaching out to more players than ever with a very wide-ranging Live the Game promotion. Various deposit bonuses are mixed with other offers to draw new players into the game. The site also offers regular promotions like Monday Twins tournaments and challenges.
Tournaments
PokerStars clearly has more online poker series and weekly tournaments to offer than a smaller site like 888 Poker, but the value is there at each site for players seeking it.
PokerStars has regular weekly tournaments, but none more popular than its Sunday offerings, like the Sunday Million, Warm-Up, and Storm. There are now quite a few regular Saturday tournaments, and there are even the Daily Bigs. Each offers a substantial guarantee and gives players reasons to stay on PokerStars for the next event.
888 Poker has recently added more weekly tournaments to its lineup. High Rollers have options like the Cyclone, and events like the Whale, Goldfish, Catfish, and Blowfish offer something for every type of player, Sundays have also heated up with the Mega Dozen, Mega Knockout, Mega Deep, and Mega Micro events.
Overall, a PokerStars vs 888 battle isn’t an equal one, but there are benefits for players on both sites.
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"We are grateful to have earned the award, and dedicate this to the millions of players and thousands of staff who have contributed to PokerStars' ongoing success," said Hollreiser.
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