Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right platform.
PokerStars grades better on the verified comparison factors shown below. 888 Poker can still be the better fit if one of its specific strengths matters more to you than the overall balance.
Compare 888 Poker as a poker option with availability, licensing, bonus, payment, and account details reviewed where public evidence is available.
When the overall verdict is close, compare the specific factors that matter more than the aggregate score.
888 Poker
4.1/5PokerStars
4.5/5888 Poker
86/100PokerStars
91/100888 Poker
Needs refreshPokerStars
Verified888 Poker
None foundPokerStars
None found888 Poker
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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 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; use it as a risk floor rather than a tiny tiebreaker between two otherwise similar platforms.
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Compare PokerStars as a poker option with availability, licensing, bonus, payment, and account details reviewed where public evidence is available.
PokerStars
2026-04-19888 Poker
100% Match up to $400 · verify termsPokerStars
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
1PokerStars
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 | Needs refresh | Verified |
| Bonus Coverage | None found | None found |
| Last Fact-check | 2026-04-08 | 2026-04-19 |
| Signup Bonus | 100% Match up to $400 · verify terms | 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) |
| States Available | 1 | 3 |
| Payment Methods | 3 methods | 5 methods |
