lets compare like with like though ? 55% deals are available for micro players rather than 40% that you are quoting if you know where to look, compared to the 10-15% that micro players get with stars bronze/silver.

So that 3$ rake gets reduced to $1.35 which is nearer to 33% rakeback on stars 2$ max rake. not sure what vip level that equates to but comes back to the original point , how likely are beginners going to be able to get the VIP level at stars to get the same rake/cash back that they can get from the start at ipoker without any play qualifications..