Description

PokerStars is the most famous brand in online poker, dealing real-money games since 2001 and now owned by Flutter Entertainment through Rational Intellectual Holdings. It is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (account 39108) with additional licences across Malta and other regulated markets; its legacy Isle of Man licence was surrendered in 2025 as the network consolidated. The room averages roughly 2,300 cash-game players over 30 days (August 2026) - second only to GGPoker - with 176,000+ daily tournament entries, the Sunday Million flagship, and a full suite of fast-fold and mixed formats. Banking is fiat-first: Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal and bank transfer with a $10 typical minimum; withdrawals return to the deposit method and take from minutes (e-wallets) to several days. KYC is mandatory, with ID and proof of address verified during the account lifecycle, and bonus offers vary by region.