Is there a demo game at PokerStars?

Many poker fans from social networks and mobile applications want to try their skill at real poker rooms. But they are stopped by the fear of losing their money in a situation where they turn out to be not so good against real opponents. The ideal solution is training accounts, which allow you to evaluate your skills without risking your money. Are there any such accounts at PokerStars?

What is a demo game?

The concept of a "demo game" comes from the world of computers. There, "demo games" were one of the most popular ways to advertise a product. The essence was to create a free trial version of the game, which was handed out to users. Players rated the quality of the products on several levels and made a purchasing decision. In a time without the Internet, this was an effective way to promote.

In the gambling industry, demo accounts are more common in sports betting. It is implemented as a separate version of the bookmaker's client, where customers open a special account. Clients play for virtual currency. There is no need to buy virtual currency - all users are given a fixed amount of play money for free at the start. Such training accounts are available at Bet365, PariMatch, Leon.

There are demo accounts in online poker. Here they are implemented in the form of a play money. To use them you need to register and switch to the free game mode. Demo game available on 888Poker, partypoker, TigerGaming.

Is there a demo accounts at PokerStars?

Free play and demo accounts are also available at PokerStars. When it comes to online poker, it is PokerStars that is best for free play. All thanks to a combination of 3 factors:

• The huge number of players. No other room can boast of thousands of players at play money tables.
• The variety of poker types and disciplines. Not only no-limit Texas Hold'em and Omaha, but also draw poker, short deck poker and seven card Stud are available to play at Playmoney. That's not to mention poker exotics like Badugi.
• Software Convenience. PokerStars software has long been considered the best and hasn't lost its position in two decades. In addition to a great desktop client, PS has a wonderful mobile app. Playing for play money is also available on smartphones.

Brand recognition also plays a big role - PokerStars continues to be the most famous poker room. That's why new players come to PS.

How do I get access to the demo game at PokerStars?

To play at PokerStars for free, all you need to do is register. Here's what you need to do to open an account:

1. Go to the official site of the poker room.

2. On the main page, click on the "Join" button. It is located in the right corner of the window.

3. In the new window, fill out a questionnaire. Enter the country of residence, email address, nickname and password.

4. In the next window, make sure you are at least 18 years old. Also read the user agreement and privacy policy.

5. An email from PokerStars will arrive at the address you provided. Follow the link in the email to confirm your signup.

If you are playing for play money, you will not need to fill in anything else. But when you play for real money PokerStars will ask you for some personal details such as your full name, address, postcode and mobile number.

There is an alternative way to open an account on PS. It differs only in the second stage: instead of registering through the official site the user is offered to download the client and proceed to registration through it. Install the client, start the PS and click on "Sign Up".

To go to the free game, switch the client to "Play Money".

What's free to play at PokerStars?

The sheer number of players is impressive: at the play money cash tables alone there are over 2,000 players on Friday mornings. And then there are tournaments, Spin&Go, 6+ Holdem, and Sit&Go. Even for the rare card games on PS, you can find opponents.

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A new player gets 35,000 in conditional chips at the start, and every 4 hours you can top up your account with another 15,000. The time allowance protects normal players from those who like to bet all their chips with any two cards. For more information on playing with contingent chips, read "How to get play money for free at PokerStars".

What free software is available for PokerStars?

Regardless of whether you plan to continue playing for money or to have fun in playmoney mode, you can improve your results. Free software can help you do just that. Here are two of the best free software programs for Poker Stars:

• StarsCaption. Auxiliary software for comfortable play on PS. Converts stacks to big blinds, automatically places tables across the screen, displays a built-in HUD, blocks pop-ups, changes font sizes, and saves profiles with betting sizes. All of this makes playing at multiple tables easier and eliminates distractions. StarsCaption is free to play with play money and at real money tables up to NL10 (up to $3 in tournaments).
• Hand2Note. The program saves the hands played and displays the statistics collected online. This allows you to find flaws in your opponent's strategy, use them and win more. The poker tracker is also useful when analyzing your hands. At the end of 2019, the developers of H2N made the basic version of the program free with no time limit. You can download Hand2Note from the official website. And if you ever decide to take out a paid subscription, mention H2N10NU and get a 10% discount on either one.

Both programs are on PokerStars' list of approved programs, so there's no need to worry about using them.

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