Even the greenest neophyte in the world of online poker, who couldnt tell a pair of deuces from a straight flush, could probably say with no tremors of uncertainty in his or her voice that Poker Stars is one of the dominant online poker rooms in operation today. The reasons for this are many and varied, but one probably stands far above the rest: the WSOP.

Currently serving as spokesmen for Poker Stars is a triumvirate of humble gentlemen you may have heard of, going by the names of Chris Moneymaker, Greg (Fossilman) Raymer and Joseph Hachem. All three of these guys strut around the globe wearing championship bracelets from the World Series of Poker (well, its possible they keep them on the mantle at home, but you get the idea.) And how exactly did this formidable three-pack vault themselves into the annals of poker greatness? By winning satellite tournaments hosted by no other website than Poker Stars.com.

But lets say, just for the sake of argument, that you yourself harbor no ambitions more serious than an occasional lazy daydream about becoming a WSOP champion. Surely there must be other reasons for you to check out Poker Stars? Damn straight, and primary among these are the excellent bonus opportunities you will find at this stellar site.

Now lets get one thing settled right away, just so theres no confusion out there. You may have heard from some dubious sources that Poker Stars does not offer any type of signup bonus. Well, I have something to tell you: the rumors are true. But dont go running home to Mommy with tears streaming down your cheeks just yet. The fact that this site offers zero in the way of signup bonuses, if you think about it for a minute, suggests that theyre pretty confident about what they have to offer once youve decided to join. Makes sense, doesnt it?

Lets move on to the loyalty bonuses offered at Poker Stars. This is where you can really hit the jackpot. A Frequent Player Point (FPP) is awarded for each raked hand and five FPPs are awarded for each $1 paid in tournament registration fees. The FPPs can be redeemed for entries in weekly and monthly special tournaments. Or, if you prefer, you can just mosey on over to the member's store and take care of it there.

And if thats not enough to wet your whistle, Poker Stars offers a five-level VIP program, each level of which contains various benefits. So the more you play, the more you gain. Thats pretty hard to beat.