Download PokerStars
There are hundreds of online poker rooms on the web. Faced with so many choices, it can be difficult to choose the top money poker sites. Of course, players desire large bonuses and endless poker action. If a problem occurs, top of the line support should be accessible day or night to answer any questions. Their software should be cutting edge and one of the best mac poker sites around. All these criteria point to one poker room: PokerStars. PokerStars has more players than any other online poker room in the world and is widely considered to have customer service that is second to none. Their software is always pushing the envelope and they provide a separate client for Mac users. Competitors thinking of playing online poker should download PokerStars as soon as possible.
Getting started with the PokerStars Download is extremely easy. Players must go to their site and download PokerStars' installation program. The installation file is 10.6 megabytes in size and should download in less than a minute using most bandwidth connections. After players download PokerStars, they must install it onto their computer. PokerStars has made it a snap for players to install their software client. Generally, players should click the "Next" button on each window until the program is installed. For a more in-depth look at the PokerStars setup wizard, please continue to the next paragraph. If you have gone ahead and installed PokerStars, the next paragraph may be bypassed.
The PokerStars setup wizard is simple to follow. Just one of the reasons why they are the one of the most widely used US friendly poker sites. The installer file is named "PokerStarsInstall.exe." Running this application will open a prompt that lets players select from 26 different languages to install the PokerStars software client. After making a language selection and clicking next, players are displayed the license terms before the install begins. To continue with the installation, players must agree to these terms. It is recommended that every player read this agreement before installing. Lastly, players will see the final installation page. Players can choose from Express install or Custom install. Custom install allows players to choose where to place shortcuts, install an Internet Explorer toolbar, and create a specific folder to install the PokerStars application. If you need any more help installing the program, check out the PokerStars website, which also contains a host of free poker training information. The complete installation will only use about 50 MB of hard drive space, a drop in the bucket of the huge hard drives installed in computers today.
After finishing the installation and opening PokerStars, players will see the lobby and are prompted to create a new account. The first screen allows players to choose a User ID and create a password. A password must be eight characters long, may not contain the User ID, must start with a letter, must contain at minimum one number, and may not start with the letters "tmp". It is recommended players create a long password with mixture of letters and numbers which would be very tough to deduce. Remember that your hard-earned money will be at risk! The PokerStars password gauge calculates the difficulty level of one's password. When it becomes green, the password is strong and complicated to guess.
After creating a User ID and password, players can select an avatar to accompany their online name. Note that choosing an avatar is completely optional. Most of the top texas holdem sites have a facility that allows players to customize their appearance at the table. The next screen asks players for their personal information. A player's full name, gender, city, country, and email are all necessary to make an account at PokerStars. All other fields are optional.
The next screen will request that users certify they are over 18 years of age. After confirming and clicking "Next >", players come to a page where they are prompted to enter a marketing code. This window is the most important part of the installation process. For access to FlopTurnRiver's exclusive monthly freerolls and money-added tournaments, players must enter "STARS600" as the PokerStars marketing code. Also, you should choose "Web Site" and type in “FlopTurnRiver.com” as a means of finding PokerStars.
After clicking "Next >" twice more, players are ready to start playing online poker at PokerStars. The next step is to deposit money onto Stars. This step is extremely easy to do, especially using eChecks. When making the first deposit, be sure to get the initial deposit bonus by entering the PokerStars Bonus Code STARS600. This will also allow players access to exclusive monthly freerolls and tournaments. After the deposit, players may start playing at any table of their choosing. Make sure you stay updated with FlopTurnRiver to register for our exclusive freerolls and tournaments!