Why Download PokerStars?

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Below you will find our step-by-step instructions on how to download and install PokerStars for Windows, as well as how to register your account and make your first deposit. However, before you do, you should consider not downloading PokerStars at all. Here are 9 reasons not to download PokerStars:

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1. Market Dominance is bad for online poker
2. The Stars Group have repeatedly increased rake and decreased rewards since acquiring PokerStars in 2014 (see point #1)
3. PokerStars are not innovators. Instead, they 'borrow' good ideas from competitors
4. In 2012 PokerStars were charged with using fraudulent methods to process payments and evade U.S. restrictions on Internet gambling
5. The Stars Group used to be called Amaya Gaming, but re-branded themselves following the resignation of CEO David Baazov after he was charged with multiple instances of securities fraud
6. Prior to purchasing PokerStars, the Stars Group (then called Amaya Gaming) bought the Ongame Poker network in 2012 and proceeded to run it into the ground
7. The Stars Group seem more interested in promoting sportsbetting and the Stars Casino than poker
8. PokerStars sold off their Indian players, but pretended like they were launching a new site just for them
9. High traffic poker sites have huge variation in tournament results, and are a haven for pros who grind 20+ tables at a time

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• Apart from investing in server upgrades and perhaps retaining the services of a company that specializes in countering DDoS attacks, there are a few improvements that PokerStars can make. Some have suggested that anytime a certain percentage of the field in a tournament is disconnected, the software should automatically pause the event.
• To start playing today with PokerStars just follow our hassle-free download process.The award-winning software is available across a range of widely-used platforms and hand-held devices, including Windows systems, Mac, iOS and Android devices. All you need to get started is a valid email address and a few minutes of spare time.
• PokerStars is where champions are born, and you could be next. In this short tutorial video PokerStars Team Online member Ben ‘Spraggy’ Spragg shows you how to download and install PokerStars on your Desktop PC. Start playing for free now. Join us on our Discord channel.

If your biggest reason for joining PokerStars is the sheer volume of players, then we suggest that you instead join PartyPoker. Not only do they have lots of active tournaments and cash games, but they treat their players better, and give better rewards as well!

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However, if you want to maximize your rewards and minimize the rake you pay, the absolute best site is Americas Cardroom (and they have lots of active tables as well):

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