PokerStars or Full Tilt- Where should I move my money?

#1 24th February 2009, 4:49 PM

I've got some money on UB, but I hate that site anymore. I would like to move it over to either FT or PS. I'm going to mainly be playing tourneys and of course I want low buy ins and low number of entries per tourney.

Right now, I'm leaning towards FT because I can't decipher how to even find tourneys at stars! But I was wanting to get suggestions.

(and please don't post about how you would go to X site because Y site is rigged/has more suckouts/whatever dumb stuff you can think up)

#2 24th February 2009, 4:58 PM

I suggest Full Tilt for a reason I have never seen posted. If you are using any Tracker, Full Tilt sends a tourney summary at the end of your tourneys, that PT3 (don't know HEM) will automatically import as long as you leave the tourney lobby open long enough to get it. NO OTHER SITE DOES THIS!

#3 24th February 2009, 5:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj11

I suggest Full Tilt for a reason I have never seen posted. If you are using any Tracker, Full Tilt sends a tourney summary at the end of your tourneys, that PT3 (don't know HEM) will automatically import as long as you leave the tourney lobby open long enough to get it. NO OTHER SITE DOES THIS!

Hmmm... I did not know that. I use HEM and I'm sure if PT3 can pick it up HEM should be able to. Anyone know for sure?

#4 24th February 2009, 5:05 PM

Pokerstars. They take out a lower percent on the small buy ins. Though you do have larger tourney if you play scheldueld tourney. Another thing in my opinion is there service at Pokerstars. THat is my opinion on the situation.

#5 24th February 2009, 5:06 PM

Do you already have an FTP account?

#6 24th February 2009, 5:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokie36

Pokerstars. They take out a lower percent on the small buy ins. Though you do have larger tourney if you play scheldueld tourney. Another thing in my opinion is there service at Pokerstars. THat is my opinion on the situation.

Yes, the support, from what I've seen, is awesome at Stars. And that should always be a deciding factor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsvw56

Do you already have an FTP account?

Unfortunately, for rake issues, I have accounts at both. That does suck.

#7 24th February 2009, 5:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dg1267

Yes, the support, from what I've seen, is awesome at Stars. And that should always be a deciding factor.

Unfortunately, for rake issues, I have accounts at both. That does suck.

If you can't get rakeback on FTP, then it's Stars all the way, imo.

#8 24th February 2009, 5:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dsvw56

If you can't get rakeback on FTP, then it's Stars all the way, imo.

But why? I need some info, baby!

#9 24th February 2009, 5:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dg1267

But why? I need some info, baby!

Better Support, Better rewards since you can't get rakeback, more players, better tournament structures imo.

#10 24th February 2009, 5:32 PM

Okay, here's a question for anyone who knows...

What's the typical # of entries in a $2.20 b/i tourney and a $5.50 b/i tourney on both pokerstars and tilt?

#11 24th February 2009, 5:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dg1267

Okay, here's a question for anyone who knows...

What's the typical # of entries in a $2.20 b/i tourney and a $5.50 b/i tourney on both pokerstars and tilt?

Anywhere from 500-2000+ on Stars, depending on the tournament type and what time it is. I'd guess it averages out to around 1200 or so.

#12 24th February 2009, 5:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsvw56

Anywhere from 500-2000+ on Stars, depending on the tournament type and what time it is. I'd guess it averages out to around 1200 or so.

Geez, I'm used to playing in those with ~400 at UB. Geez, this might be a bigger switch than I thought. And since I still only play one at a time I might only get in two a day.

#13 24th February 2009, 6:43 PM

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Originally Posted by volkanizer

ftp is much better.

#14 24th February 2009, 8:34 PM

Stars all the way. Their support team is much better. They have much more to offer in terms of tournaments, between the buy in levels and players who play them. They have cash games of all stakes at all times.

#15 24th February 2009, 10:13 PM

Okay, besides the (I think) one post that said "ftp is much better" it looks like pokerstars is where I'm gonna try to move my money.

Thanks all for the input. And a mod can either close this thread or leave it open for others to reference.

#16 24th February 2009, 10:37 PM

PS cause of FPP rackback and suport imo.
FT does have lower # of players in 2-5$ tourneys(200-1200 oposed to PS 500-3000) but i still have to say PS but there FPP are almost worthless oposed to PS.

fyi i play both and like u can see i prefer PS

#17 24th February 2009, 10:39 PM

Stars 180-mans own.

#18 24th February 2009, 10:45 PM

I played Full tilt for 2 years pokerstars for 2 days and I already Like PS better 40k guarentee for 11$ is crazy I used to pay $75 and 109$ so its more bang for the buck

#19 25th February 2009, 12:10 AM

I prefer Pokerstars seems to me it's faster play on the site..and I like their set-up..simple and clean.

#20 25th February 2009, 12:17 AM

Pokerstars. Why? They are the biggest, have the best support, great promotions and a wide variety of games. And I think FT sucks

#21 25th February 2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dg1267

Geez, I'm used to playing in those with ~400 at UB. Geez, this might be a bigger switch than I thought. And since I still only play one at a time I might only get in two a day.

As Shrog pointed out, if you like smaller fields, the 180 mans on Stars are teh nutz. And very very soft even up to the $22's and $36's.

#22 25th February 2009, 12:22 AM

i would have to say ft, ps has alot more players using their site..FT has so alot of tournys and cash games for any type of money.. the lower the money the higher the draw..higher the more the lower the draw..

#23 25th February 2009, 12:24 AM

I'd go to FTP. Its a better organized site for starters just to look at, they have quite a few special event tournaments, the play is pretty soft at the lower limits, and there's "alot" of other sites that run matches on it.

#24 25th February 2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PlayedYou73

I'd go to FTP. Its a better organized site for starters just to look at, they have quite a few special event tournaments, the play is pretty soft at the lower limits, and there's "alot" of other sites that run matches on it.

No offense, but I don't go to any other sites. CC is it!

#25 25th February 2009, 2:01 AM

pokerstars searches your active programs for anything that could give you an advantage... i don't like anyone looking at what programs i have open. FTP is my choice of the too.

#26 25th February 2009, 2:09 AM

Poker Stars has the most low buy-in tournaments. Unfortunately neither Stars or Tilt will have a low number of entries.

I would put my money on Poker Stars. You can find a low buy-in MTT within a couple of hours.

And if you're more a SNG player, then the SNGs fill up fast as well.

#27 25th February 2009, 2:47 AM

Well, I decided on PS and I although I haven't played much at that site, I've definitely seen a lot of videos from it. It seems the higher stakes players like playing there.

And I think I will start with the 180 man SnG's. This will give me a low entry tourney to get used to the layout and play at stars. Thanks again all!

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