PokerStars software runs smooth as a whistle, with a fully customizable interface, and continuos software updates minimizing downtime. The lobby is easy to negotiate, with several filters at player's disposal.
Accessibility is the name of the game at PokerStars. With a click of a button, a player to player transfer of as little as $1 can be made. Players can also 'buy' and 'sell' tournament money, and view online Sit n Go leaderboards.
A range of tracking tools, including Pokertracker and Hold'em manager are compatible with PokerStars.
Statistics
PokerStars excels at providing data and statistical information. Standard information is available in the lobby, such as how many players are at a table and stack sizes, and player note taking and hand histories are both supported. Average pot size and number of hands per hour offer indicators to the intensity and 'looseness' of the game.
A very nice feature is the way the software recalculates the size of the pot after each action, allowing for quick calculations by the player such as pot odds and EV.
Multi-Table
To put it simply, PokerStars is a multi-tablers utopia. Tables are fully re-sizeable, meaning the casual player can quite easily hand 8 tables. For the ultimate grinder, a hefty monitor enables you to play up to 64 tables simultaneously, Hevad Khan style.
Graphics
Simple, yet clear and crisp, PokerStars graphics are part of online poker folklore. They may not be the most creative in business, but fully functional and glitch free, they have an aura of professionalism. Players can upload images for avatars, as well as block the images of other avatars they may find annoying or offensive.
The graphics can also be customized to the heart's content, with a range of downloadable skins available. You can select from a range of different themes, backgrounds and card depictions.
Special Features
The customization of tables and avatars top the list of special features, quickly followed by the unlimited multi-tabling of tournament games. It really adds a personal touch to what, to put it bluntly, is a giant poker machine.
The new virtual hand replayer allows you to relive your monster pots and... bad beats.
The sheer range of games deserves a mention here. Whilst the software isn't littered with 'gimmicks', the avid poker player won't be disappointed. Winners of the tournament leaderboards will also square up against a pro in heads up for a juicy cash prize.