pokerstars: to deposit or not to deposit, that is the question???
 

hello everyone!
As I said in another thread, I have just deposited on Party, but I was also considering depositing on PS to benefit from the reload...but, at the moment I am writing, I have also logged on at PS, and there are around 7000 players, but when I look at 1/2 Limit (what I play most)I only see something like 6 tables (10 max) that are full and around 7 6-max...which is not that much for a big site...Thus, I am wondering if in fact most PS players are mainly playing in tournaments...Moreover the bonus does not seem to be that easy to clear, am I wrong???
Also, as I have to clear the party bonus, I might not have time to do both...although now that I think of it, I think I have read that PS's bonus does not expire...

Re: pokerstars: to deposit or not to deposit, that is the question???
 

Yeah, the bonus doesn't expire so there's no reason not to take advantage of it. The limit games aren't so great, but here's a chance to work on your nl game, right? And if you're ever in the mood for tournaments/SNGs, those count towards FPPs too. Plus you can get two stress stars by the time you clear your bonus!

Re: pokerstars: to deposit or not to deposit, that is the question???
 

If you have the funds, by all means. Here's a couple reasons why you should do it

1.) the bonus never expires, so you have forever to clear it.

2.) playing in tournaments can clear the requirements too, and they have a good selection of tournaments...

3.) you earn FPP's while you clear the bonus too... this can be used to get a cute little hat or a poker book or something.

4.) if you learn omaha hi/lo, you can clear the bonus pretty darn easily at .50-1.00.

5.) you can withdraw your money soon after if you don't like it.

Re: pokerstars: to deposit or not to deposit, that is the question???
 

You surely realize that it is about 6am in the states (EST) right now, so there will be significantly less tables going than at peak hours. Pokerstars is the second biggest site. Get that bonus.

Re: pokerstars: to deposit or not to deposit, that is the question???
 

Thx for your help guys!
The thing is, being european myself, I don't experience peak hours often because when it's around 6 PM EST I am genrally asleep...
But I think I will deposit and play mostlt NL and SNG's!

Re: pokerstars: to deposit or not to deposit, that is the question???
 

the clearance rate bonuswhores has on their site for poker stars is one of the best after the party skins 5x bonuses for 2/4 up, 1/2 is about avg, .5/1 is pretty bad.

Re: pokerstars: to deposit or not to deposit, that is the question???
 

I cleared the full $120 bonus in two days playing my normal game in sng's.