HOW TO PLAY POKER
Playing at the world’s largest poker site couldn’t be easier. The following shows you how to download the free software, set up an account and start playing poker. Texas Hold’em is the most popular game in the world right now, but there are plenty of other games to choose from, with hundreds of ring games and tournaments starting every second. Click any of the sections below to find out more.
GETTING STARTED
First you'll need to download the FREE game software (available for Windows and Mac). Then you need to set up an account, and after that you're ready to play. To help get you started fast, there's a series of tutorial videos, with Team PokerStars Pro as your guide. Follow these simple steps and you'll be playing in no time.
POKER GAMES
Before you sit down and play, you'll need to know the basics of poker. It's an easy game to learn but there's a few key things you should know. First up is a guide to the different games available, including Texas Hold'em and Omaha. You can also find the rules of each game, a hand rankings guide, and basic strategies to get you started.
POKER ROOM
The award-winning PokerStars software is the industry leader, full of useful features that give you the best experience anywhere online. You can customize the look and feel of the lobby and tables, and choose to play in a host of languages, with new ones being added all the time. You can even select to play using your local currency and time zone.
FAQ
PokerStars has a dedicated support team on-hand 24 hours a day to help you. Before sending us an email, you might find what you are looking for in the Frequently Asked Questions section, which covers everything from general PokerStars enquiries to specific software issues. If you still can’t find what you need, contact support@pokerstars.com and we’ll respond quickly with assistance.
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