Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right platform.
PokerStars grades better on the weighted mix of trust score, payout reliability, bonus posture, and regional reach. 888 Poker can still be the better fit if one of its specific strengths matters more to you than the overall balance.
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Use this section when the overall verdict is close or when one specific factor matters more than the aggregate score.
888 Poker
4.1/5PokerStars
4.5/5888 Poker
86/100PokerStars
91/100888 Poker
VerifiedPokerStars
Verified888 Poker
None foundPokerStars
None found888 Poker
2026-04-08PokerStars
2026-04-19888 Poker
100% Match up to $400PokerStars
3x Deposit Match up to $600 total OR $150 bonus play after 1 cash hand888 Poker
PokerPokerStars
Poker888 Poker
LICENSEDPokerStars
LICENSED888 Poker
2002PokerStars
2001888 Poker
888 Holdings (LON: 888)PokerStars
Flutter Entertainment (LSE: FLTR)888 Poker
$10PokerStars
$10888 Poker
PokerStars
888 Poker
PayPal 24-48hrs; ACH 3-5 daysPokerStars
PayPal 24-48hrs; ACH 3-5 days888 Poker
PokerStars
888 Poker
PokerStars
888 Poker
PokerStars
888 Poker
State-regulated (PGCB, shared WSOP network)PokerStars
State-regulated (PGCB/MGCB)888 Poker
2PokerStars
3888 Poker
3 methodsPokerStars
5 methods| Feature | 888 Poker | PokerStars |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Trust Score | 86/100 | 91/100 |
| Review Coverage | Verified | Verified |
| Bonus Coverage | None found | None found |
| Last Fact-check | 2026-04-08 | 2026-04-19 |
| Signup Bonus | 100% Match up to $400 | 3x Deposit Match up to $600 total OR $150 bonus play after 1 cash hand |
| Market | Poker | Poker |
| Regulatory Type | LICENSED | LICENSED |
| Founded | 2002 | 2001 |
| Parent Company | 888 Holdings (LON: 888) | Flutter Entertainment (LSE: FLTR) |
| Min Deposit | $10 | $10 |
| Min Withdrawal | ||
| Withdrawal Speed | PayPal 24-48hrs; ACH 3-5 days | PayPal 24-48hrs; ACH 3-5 days |
| Mobile App | ||
| Live Chat | ||
| Bonus Codes | ||
| License | State-regulated (PGCB, shared WSOP network) | State-regulated (PGCB/MGCB) |
| Regions available | 2 | 3 |
| Payment Methods | 3 methods | 5 methods |
The table below compares 888 Poker and PokerStars across the same core discovery metrics: rating, trust score, bonus posture, market type, regulatory posture, founding year, banking minimums, payout speed, app/support signals, licensing, regional reach, and payment-method breadth.
Start with province, territory, or regional availability and regulatory type, then use trust score, payout speed, and bonus posture as your next filters. Trust score is always shown on a 0-100 scale here, and it should be treated as a risk floor rather than a tiny tiebreaker between two otherwise similar platforms.
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