PokerStars has been one of the biggest and most popular online poker networks in the US since the “boom” of the early 2000s and the “Moneymaker Effect”. Black Friday obviously put paid to the site’s US presence for several years until new legislation enabled PokerStars to return in 2016. Since then, PokerStars has continued to set the standard for online poker software, as well as the biggest choice of online poker games and table limits to suit micro stakes low-rollers and professional high-rollers.
There are two exciting PokerStars bonus code options for new customers signing up with PokerStars NJ or PA.
PokerStars PA $30 Free Play Bonus
First and foremost, you can enter the code “FREE30” during your registration to receive a free $30 to give you bonus funds to sample cash games or tournaments depending on your personal preference.
PokerStars PA STARS600 Free Play Bonus
There’s also a very generous welcome offer if you are prepared to deposit some of your own money into your new PokerStars account too. Enter the code “STARS600” during your registration to activate a 100% deposit match bonus up to a maximum of $600.
This means that if you make a real money deposit of $600 into your PokerStars NJ or PA account, you will receive an additional $600 in bonus funds, giving you $1,200 to play with.
It’s important to note that the $600 bonus money cannot be withdrawn as real money to your bank account until it’s been cleared through gameplay. You’ll clear $10 of bonus funds for every 200 VIP Player Points (VPPs) you rack up.
Looking for a safe and reputable place to play online poker in the Garden State or Pennsylvania? PokerStars NJ makes it quick and easy to create a new account. Follow these 5 simple steps to become a PokerStars member:
1. Click the green 'Claim Offer' button above and download the PokerStars app or desktop client
You can find the download links for the PokerStars iOS or Android app or the desktop client from the main PokerStars download page.
2. Create your PokerStars ID
Once the software is installed, you will be prompted to create your unique PokerStars ID. This will be your visible screen name at the tables.
3. Enter your personal details for ID verification
Provide your sensitive details including age, address, and email to help the site prove your identification. You may also be required to upload proof of ID in the form of driving license.
4. Choose your preferred PokerStars bonus code
Before completing the registration form, be sure to enter your chosen bonus code in the right section to activate your reward.
5. Start playing!
Download the PokerStars geolocation software to verify your location and start enjoying the cash games and tournaments on offer!
Yes, absolutely. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better online poker room for the choice of real-money tournaments and cash game variants. The tournaments range from conventional sit & go’s and guaranteed multi-table tournaments through to hyper-turbos, bounty tournaments and all-in shootouts. You can play cash games for real money too, with Texas Hold’em, Omaha and 7-Card Stud just three of the most popular cash game tables at PokerStars NJ & PA.
All new players at PokerStars NJ or PA typically receive freeroll tickets. These are a great way to build your poker bankroll and get to grips with the game mechanics of Texas Hold’em if you are a complete poker novice. Some freerolls have guaranteed prize pools worth between $250 and $1,000, which can give you a great boost when playing for real money in cash games or tournaments. Other freeroll games are scheduled throughout the week for regular players. You can find these within the PokerStars lobby by filtering tournament entry fees from smallest to largest – the freerolls will be listed at the top!
If you want to play an online sit and go poker tournament exclusively with your friends, PokerStars operates a functionality called “Home Games” that allows you to create your own private poker club. You can play for real money or play money, across a range of cash games and tournament formats. You can name your own Home Games club and nominate administrators of the club to approve and invite new members, bringing the fun and banter of a home game to your computer screens.
Originally, the concept of PokerStars was founded by Israeli entrepreneur Mark Scheinberg and his father Isai. Together, they developed the PokerStars brand into the world’s largest online poker room. The site operated under the umbrella of Costa Rican company Rational Enterprises until June 2014. That summer, The Stars Group – formerly known as Amaya Inc. – purchased PokerStars and its parent company for $4.9 billion.