PokerStars Rakeback
VIP information on this page is accurate as of PokerStars’ 2016 VIP Program changes
PokerStars does not offer flat rakeback. Instead players enter into the in-house VIP program and receive a volume-based rakeback equivalent of up to 30% by earning points (Starscoin) as they play.
US players are not accepted at PokerStars. Check out these PokerStars alternatives that do offer rakeback and are open to the USA.
PokerStars VIP Program — Starscoin
Starscoin are worth $0.01 each. Players can trade them for the following cash rewards:
Cash Rebate |
Starscoin Required |
$10 |
1,000 |
$25 |
2,500 |
$100 |
10,000 |
$1,000 |
100,000 |
$10,000 |
1,000,000 |
Learn more about the PokerStars VIP changes here.
PokerStars Deposit Bonus
Sign up for a new PokerStars account and you will receive a first deposit bonus of up to $600 / €500 / £400 with four months to clear it. Players can make up to three deposits to claim the full $600.
The PokerStars welcome bonus is equivalent to at least 27% cashback until cleared, in $10 increments. Bonus cash cleared is yours to play with or withdraw.
Use bonus code STARS600 when making your initial deposit.
PokerStars Rake Structure
PokerStars has the lowest rake of any online poker site, which in part makes up for the lack of rakeback.
NL & Pot Limit
Blinds |
Rake % |
2 Player Rake Cap |
3-4 Player Cap |
5+ Player Cap |
$0.01/$0.02 |
3.5% |
$0.30 |
$0.30 |
$0.30 |
$0.02/$0.05 |
4.15% |
$0.50 |
$0.50 |
$1.00 |
$0.05/$0.10 — $0.08/$0.16 |
4.5% |
$0.50 |
$1.00 |
$1.50 |
$0.10/$0.25 |
4.5% |
$0.50 |
$1.00 |
$2.00 |
$0.25/$0.50 |
5.0% |
$0.75 |
$0.75 |
$2.00 |
$0.50/$1 |
5.0% |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$2.50 |
$1/$2 |
5.0% |
$1.25 |
$1.25 |
$2.75 |
$2/$4 |
5.0% |
$1.50 |
$1.50 |
$3.00 |
$2.50/$5 |
5.0% |
$1.50 |
$1.50 |
$3.00 |
$3/$6 |
5.0% |
$1.50 |
$1.50 |
$3.50 |
$5/$10 |
4.5% |
$1.50 |
$1.50 |
$3.00 |
$10/$20 |
4.5% |
$1.75 |
$1.75 |
$3.00 |
$25/$50 |
4.5% |
$2.25 |
$2.00 |
$3.00 |
$50/$100 |
4.5% |
$2.50 |
$3.00 |
$5.00 |
$100/$200+ |
4.5% |
$3.00 |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
Fixed Limit
Blinds |
Rake % / 2 Player Cap |
% / 3-4 Player Cap |
% / 5+ Player Cap |
$0.02/$0.04 |
4.5% / $0.01 |
4.5% / $0.01 |
4.5% / $0.01 |
$0.04/$0.08 — $0.05/$0.10 |
4.5% / $0.04 |
4.5% / $0.04 |
4.5% / $0.04 |
$0.10/$0.20 |
4.5% / $0.10 |
4.5% / $0.10 |
4.5% / $0.10 |
$0.25/$0.50 |
4.5% / $0.16 |
4.5% / $0.16 |
4.5% / $0.16 |
$0.5/$1 |
4.5% / $0.40 |
4.5% / $0.40 |
4.5% / $0.40 |
$1/$2 |
2% / $0.50 |
3% / $0.70 |
4% / $0.80 |
$2/$4 |
2% / $0.50 |
3% / $0.70 |
3% / $1.25 |
$3/$6 — $5/$10 |
2% / $0.50 |
3% / $2.00 |
3% / $3.00 |
$10/$20 |
2% / $0.50 |
2.5% / $2.00 |
2.5% / $3.00 |
$15/$30 |
2% / $1.00 |
2% / $2.00 |
2% / $3.00 |
$20/$40 — $100/$200 |
1% / $1.00 |
1% / $2.00 |
1% / $3.00 |
$150/$300+ |
1% / $2.00 |
1% / $5.00 |
1% / $5.00 |
PokerStars Tournaments
PokerStars offers the biggest selection of poker tournaments in the world
You can play in big guaranteed tournaments like the Sunday Million, online tournament series like the WCOOP and satellite into PokerStars sponsored live tournaments including the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure where you can play with Team PokerStars Pros. Make the final table and you will see yourself on PokerStars TV. You can even set up your own private games on PokerStars and play with your friends.
PokerStars Summary
PokerStars is the largest real money poker site on the internet. A quick review of the game client shows that it’s highly customizable. Save filters to quickly find the type of game you want to play in order to become a true poker star.
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