Create a PokerStars account

Before you can start playing, you need to create an online account. This article will guide you through the registration progress at PokerStars.

Please be aware that due to the current legal situation in the USA, that we do not accept players currently residing in the USA. This means that we unfortunately cannot allow you to have an account at PokerStrategy.com and ask you to refrain from using our bonus codes.

PokerStars – Express Installation

Important: Delete your browser's cookies before downloading the PokerStars software. Then download by clicking the »Download Software« button and be sure to use the Marketing Code: pokerstrategy.com-newplayers when registering!

Step 1

Install the poker software

Poker Stars
 

Step 2

Marketingcode:
pokerstrategy.com-newplayers

Step 3

Come back to this page and enter the name of your poker account here.

User ID:
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You already have an account at PokerStars?

Unfortunately you can't receive any starting capital from us if you already have a PokerStars account, no matter if playmoney or real money. Please return to the last page and choose another platform::

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PokerStars - Step by Step

Download the software

Be sure to delete your browser cookies before downloading the software! Then click on the following link to download the PokerStars software.

Install the software

Open the file to begin installation. Select your language and follow the instructions.

Leave the "Start PokerStars" box checked and click "Finish."

Create an account

The PokerStars program will open. Click the "Account" tab and then "Create an account."

Enter your personal information

Enter your personal information and a user name (nickname) to complete registration. Then click "OK."

You must enter correct information to receive your starting capital.

Marketing Code pokerstrategy.com-newplayers

Important: Enter the Marketing Code pokerstrategy.com-newplayers in the next window.

If you forget we won't be able to transfer any money to your account.

Validate your email address

You will receive a validation code from PokerStars by email. Click on the "Account" tab, then "Validate email address" and enter the code.

Allow information sharing

Open the PokerStars program and click the "Requests" tab, then "Information sharing." You will be asked to allow information to be shared with PokerStrategy in the next window. Information sharing must be enabled.

If you can't find "Information sharing" in the "Account" tab, delete PokerStars, delete your browser's cookies and download the software again.

Enter your User ID

 

Enter your PokerStars User ID at the top of this page, so we know where to send the money to.

» To the entry form


You can begin playing once you have received your $50 in starting capital.

Attention: You have 90 days to earn 500 VPPs (the point system used by PokerStars). If you fail to earn 500 VPPs, your starting capital will be revoked. You also cannot withdraw money from your account until you have done so.

$50 bonus offer - Bonus code Stars50

You can also receive 100%, up to $50, on your first real money deposit. How does it work? Deposit $50 and get another $50 free, or deposit $25 and get another $25 in bonus money.


Important: The bonus is manually credited to your account. This can take up to 24 hours.

The bonus will then appear in the bonus overview (Cashier -> Check Bonus) at which point the bonus code will be active. You cannot use the bonus until it has appeared in your account!

 

Click "Buy chips" in the cashier window and confirm your personal information. Then click on "Buy chips" again and enter the amount you wish to deposit:

Be sure to enter the bonus code »Stars50« the first time you deposit!

You can view your status under Cashier -> Check Bonus. You have 6 months to earn your deposit bonus.


You can clear your bonus by earning VPPs (PokerStars' point system). You must earn 10 times the amount of your bonus in VPPs to release your full bonus. In other words, you must deposit $50 and earn 500 VPPs to receive the full $50 bonus.