Two of the best poker sites for your online poker dollar are PokerStars and Bet365 Poker; but how can you decide between the two of them? We’re here to help compare and contrast the two sites, so you can see which site works best for you.

Traffic
According to Pokerscout.com, at 1:30 p.m. CST on 7/26/2011, PokerStars had 207,000 players online, while Bet365 had 15,600 players online; PokerStars had more players at their cash tables (37,000) than Bet365 online!

Sign Up Bonuses
PokerStars has a 100% first deposit bonus, up to $600. Bet365, however, offers a 200% first deposit bonus up to $1,000.

Game Variety
Bet365 offers traditional fare like hold’em, omaha, and stud variants, but also gives players the chance to play some more flavorful games, like Chinese Poker, Big 2, and Fight The Landlord. PokerStars also offers the traditional fare, but has games like 2/7 Triple Draw, Badugi, 5-Card Draw, and offers all of these different variants at a single table with their mixed game tables and tournaments.

Bells/Whistles/Extras
Bet365 also offers players more opportunities to utilize their gambling dollar with a casino, sportsbook, and gaming sections available alongside the poker client. PokerStars gives players the best free bonuses on the planet, like their “Road to 100 Billion Hands Milestones” that give players the chance to win massive bonuses just for being a part of milestone hands, including a $65,000 bonus for the player that won the 65 Billionth hand on site.

As you can see, both sites have unique details that give them distinct advantages and disadvantages over the other, but the site you choose is the one that most appropriately fits your poker and gaming needs. Choose wisely!