PokerStars Open Account - Give the Casino a Shot!

To get a Poker Stars open account, you must first download the free software from the website. Follow the link to download the software, and then start the installation process. The installation procedure goes like this: First choose your language (e.g. English) and confirm by clicking 'Next'. Then follow the instructions for the rest of the installation. You will now see a Poker Stars icon on your desktop. Double-click on the shortcut to launch the client. You will then be connected to the Poker Stars server. It is essential to be connected to the Internet when you want to use the client. Once the program has connected to the server, the client will open.

To play at one of the hundreds of tables running at any time, and to participate in any of the promotions, leagues, and tournaments, you must first have a Poker Stars open account. To set it up, click on 'Account' in the top navigation bar. A sub-menu will open up with the option to 'Create Account'. After clicking on that, you should quickly receive an email containing instructions on how to activate your Poker Stars open account. If you don't receive the message within 30 minutes of creation, please check to see that you've entered your email address correctly, or if it ended up in your spam folder. In the confirmation message you will find an activation code which you have to enter when you log in for the first time.

Start the software and click on the 'Log In' button. You are then prompted to enter your user ID and password. Click on 'Account' in the top menu, and then 'Validate Email Address' from the drop-down. A dialog box with your user ID will open. Enter your validation code from your email into the corresponding field. It is recommended that you copy and paste the code directly from your email so that you avoid typing errors. Finally, close the dialog box by clicking 'Ok.'

Start the software and log in, and then select "School" and 'Register' from the menu. Fill in the required fields (including your default language) and then you're done! In order to log into the card room, you will need to use your Poker Stars User ID and Password. In order to log into the online school, you will need to use your ID and your newly chosen password. If you had an old profile you will be able to merge it with your new one by going to your profile page, but you will only be able to play in the card room by using your new user ID and password.