There are lots of online poker rooms on the web. With so many choices, it may be hard to select the top money poker sites. Obviously, players desire huge bonuses and lots of action. If a player has a question, exceptional support should be accessible 24/7 to answer any questions. Their software should be state-of-the-art and Mac Poker compatible. All these criteria point to one poker room: PokerStars. PokerStars has more players than any other poker room in the world and is widely considered to have the best customer service around. Their software is always setting higher standards and they have a separate client for Mac users. Competitors thinking of playing online poker should download PokerStars pronto.

Beginning your PokerStars Download experience is extremely easy. Players must go to their website and download PokerStars' installation file. The installation file is 10.6 megabytes large and should not take more than a minute to download using most bandwidth connections. After players download PokerStars, the next step is to install it onto their computer. PokerStars has made it a snap for players to install their software client. For the most part, players should select the "Next" button on each window until the PokerStars software client is installed. For more details on the PokerStars setup wizard, please read the next paragraph. If you have already installed the PokerStars client, the next paragraph can be skipped.

The PokerStars setup wizard is very simple to navigate. Just one of the reasons why they are the one of the most popular us 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 shown the license terms prior to installing. To install PokerStars, players must agree to these terms. It is suggested that every player read this agreement prior to installing. Lastly, players are brought to the final installation page. Players can choose from Express install or Custom install. Custom install allows players to choose where to put shortcuts, install an Internet Explorer toolbar, and make 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 whole installation will only use about 50 MB of hard drive space, a drop in the bucket of the massive hard drives installed in computers today.

After installing and opening PokerStars, players are taken to the lobby and are prompted to create a new account. The first screen gives players the option to choose a Username and create a password. A password must be eight characters in length, may not contain the User ID, must start with a letter, must contain at least one number, and may not start with the letters "tmp". Players are recommended to create a lengthy password with a combination of  letters and numbers which would be hard to deduce. Remember that your hard-earned bucks will be at risk! The PokerStars password gauge appraises the difficulty level of one's password. When it becomes green, the password is strong and hard to guess.

After deciding on a User ID and password, players may select an avatar to accompany their online identity. Please note choosing an avatar is 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 required to create an account at PokerStars. All other fields are optional.

The next screen will prompt users to confirm they are over 18 years of age. After confirming and clicking "Next >", players proceed to a page where they are asked for a marketing code. This window is of the utmost importance in the installation process. To Play in FlopTurnRiver's exclusive monthly freerolls and money-added tournaments, players must enter "STARS600" as the PokerStars marketing code. Also, it would be helpful to choose "Web Site" and type in %u201CFlopTurnRiver.com%u201D as a means of finding PokerStars.

After clicking "Next >" two more times, players are ready to enjoy online poker at PokerStars. The next step is to deposit money onto the site. It is very simple to do, especially using eChecks. When making the first deposit, be sure to get the initial deposit bonus by using the PokerStars Bonus Code STARS600. This will also qualify players for exclusive monthly freerolls and tournaments. After the deposit, players may begin playing at any table they want. Make sure you stay updated with FlopTurnRiver to register for our exclusive freerolls and tournaments!