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Pokerstars Ontario Info and Reviews Claimed

Play poker online in Ontario's most popular poker room.

4.0/52 Reviews

Pokerstars Ontario Info and Reviews

About Pokerstars Ontario

Dive into the heart of PokerStars Ontario, where the thrill of the game meets the spirit of Canadian poker enthusiasts. As a professional player myself, I’ve navigated the waters of account transition to this exclusive platform designed just for us Ontarians. It’s a streamlined five-step journey ensuring our stakes, from cash to tournament dollars, along with our hard-earned rewards, migrate smoothly.

What’s more, the competitive fire burns just as fiercely here, with familiar games and the chance to rack up PokerStars Rewards, though now we’re matching wits solely with local talent. For a more comprehensive look, go to our FAQs on this page. 

Is Pokerstars Ontario legit?

PokerStars Ontario operates under Ontario regulations and was one of the first operators to be accepted, making it a legitimate platform for online poker in Ontario, Canada. As part of the global PokerStars network, it adheres to strict guidelines to ensure fair play, secure transactions, and responsible gaming. Players can trust in its reliability and the quality of the gaming experience.

Pokerstars Ontario Reviews

Reflecting on my journey from a dedicated and successful PokerStars player between 2004 to 2008 to engaging with PokerStars Ontario today brings a sense of full circle, especially being born and raised in Ontario. Back in the day, making a living on PokerStars was an exhilarating challenge, one that shaped my understanding and love for the game. Fast forward to now as a recreational player, the platform has evolved, yet the essence of competitive poker remains vibrant. – Mackeral 

Pros:

  • Unique Game Selection: PokerStars Ontario stands out for its diverse range of poker games, including mixed games, short deck/6+ Hold’em, and zoom poker, catering to various player preferences​​​​ for both no limit and fixed limit games.
  • World-Class Software: Both the desktop and mobile platforms are highly praised for their quality, offering an exceptional user experience that has been refined over two decades​​.
  • Comprehensive Tournament Schedule: Players have access to a wide array of tournaments, including the Ontario Championship of Online Poker (ONCOOP), with buy-ins that cater to all levels and exciting formats like PKO events​​​​.
  • Strong Security and Licensing: Operating under iGaming Ontario, PokerStars ensures player security and adheres to strict industry standards, making it a safe and reliable platform​​.
  • Variety of Payment Options: Offers a broad range of convenient deposit and withdrawal methods, including PayPal and Interac, making transactions smooth and accessible​​ for Ontarians.
  • Responsive and Helpful Support: In my experience of playing at Pokerstars since 2004, their customer care is second to none. They respond within 24 hours, with helpful information that is clear, to the point, and with easy to follow instructions. These attributes alone made me a loyal and trusted player on their platform.

Cons:

  • Limited Cash Game Variants: While there’s a vast selection of tournaments, the availability of cash game variants is noted as needing expansion, particularly in non-Hold’em and Omaha games​​.
  • Limited Fixed Limit Tables: Fixed limit cash games ($1/2 and above) are scarce on PokerStars Ontario, with few active tables and limited player engagement, restricting the variety and dynamic gameplay enthusiasts like me seek.
  • Customer Support Options: PokerStars Ontario could improve by offering more support options for the province. Currently, support is available, but it’s not up to par like it is with the rest of Canada.

Join the movement and amplify your voice within the Canadian poker landscape. Your insights and experiences are invaluable, offering a unique perspective to both seasoned and novice poker players across our community. By sharing your Pokerstars Ontario review, you’re not just recounting your journey; you’re guiding others towards informed decisions and enriching our collective understanding of the game. Let’s build a stronger, more connected poker community together. Leave your player review today and become a beacon for poker enthusiasts all over Canada!


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2 Reviews for Pokerstars Ontario Info and Reviews

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Boring
3.0

Pretty boring trying to find a game with such a limited player base in Ontario. I tried for a few months and gave up.

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Russel George 1 Reviews
Excellent .05/1 no limit games
5.0

I’m a grinder playing out of Oshawa and do well playing 2 tables at a time. There are lots of new players taking a shot at this level and bringing lots of action. Pokerstars is the best online to play poker IMO and I’ve played them all.

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FAQs

Q What deposit and cash out methods are available for Pokerstars Ontario?

PayPal: for deposits and withdrawals.
Apple Pay: for deposits only.
Skrill: for deposits and withdrawals.
Direct Bank Transfer: for withdrawals only.
Instadebit: for deposits and withdrawals.
Instant echecks: for deposits and withdrawals.
Interac: for deposits and withdrawals.
Mastercard: for deposits only.
Visa: for deposits for deposits only.
MuchBetter: for deposits and withdrawals.
paysafecard: for deposits only.

Q Does Pokerstars Ontario offer the same games and features?

You’ll still have access to the same great games and features you currently enjoy across all our products. However, you can only play against other players on the Ontario license.

But if you’re worried about missing out, fear not. PokerStars will be running many big promotions and online tournament series throughout the year that are exclusive to Ontario.

Q I'm being incorrectly located outside of my province?

If you are within province borders but restricted from playing for real money, there might be an issue with locating you via Wi-Fi. Check that you have your computer’s Wi-Fi signal or capability switched on. If your computer doesn't have Wi-Fi, you'll need to get a Wi-Fi adapter.

Devices without Wi-Fi can use a USB dongle to enable it. We recommend using it if you have only one device. The dongle connects to a USB port. This allows your computer to be Wi-Fi enabled. Once your device is Wi-Fi enabled, our software should locate you successfully.

To access real-money gaming in a web browser, you'll need to install the GeoComply Player Location Check (PLC v. 3.1.1.3) plugin on your computer. This is because Ontario regulation demands we check that you're physically located in the province of Ontario.

Q What happens if I leave Ontario in the middle of a gaming session?

You'll no longer be eligible to play real money games. For your session to resume, we'll need to re-confirm that you're physically located in Ontario.

Q If I'm accessing PokerStars ON from a mobile phone, will there be any location issues?

Locating you from a mobile phone should be as easy as from a computer. You need to have location services or GPS or Wi-Fi enabled on your phone to do that.

Q What are Pokerstars rewards?

Get more of what you want: more value, more transparency, and more ways to win rewards. Introducing PokerStars Rewards.

Poker players can get up to 25% in rewards – and earn 100 reward points for every $1 paid in rake or fees across all tournaments and cash games including high stakes.

Play real money. Earn reward points. Get personalized rewards.

PokerStars Rewards makes it easy to win rewards tailored to you. Earn reward points every time you play real money games – or when your bet is settled.

Collect enough points to complete your progress bars, and you’ll unlock Chests loaded with personalized rewards based on the games you like to play – including StarsCoin you can use in our Rewards Store.

How to Earn Reward Points
You’ll earn reward points at different rates, depending on your gaming activity:

Poker: Players earn 100 reward points for every $1 paid in fees for scheduled tournaments, and 100 reward points for every $1 paid in rake in Zoom or cash games or other tournament fees.

Casino: Reward points are earned at the point of wagering. Click here for a breakdown of earn rates by game type, as well as how to earn redemption points playing Casino games (to clear bonuses).

Sports: Reward points are earned when a bet is settled. For single bets, players earn 1.1 reward points for every $1 wagered. For multiple/accumulator bets, players earn 3.1 reward points for every $1 wagered.

Reward points are not awarded for bets that are cashed out if the cashed-out value is equal to the initial bet amount.

Example: if you bet $10 and cash out for $10, you will earn zero reward points. But if you bet $10 and cash out for more or less than $10, you will earn reward points.

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