Getting Started

Before you begin playing at Poker, please notice the following:

Minimum System Requirements

The minimum system requirements needed to run the Poker software are:

• Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP
• 400MHz Pentium or faster CPU with at least 128MB of RAM
• Minimum screen resolution of at least 800 by 600 pixels
• At least 30MB of free disk space

Contact custumer support if you have any problems running the poker software.

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Downloading

To play at Poker, you need to download the free poker software. If you are not familiar with how to download, please follow the simple steps below.

1. Click the download button above, the "File Download" dialog will appear, select "Save".

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2. A "Save As" dialog box will appear. Select "Desktop" from the side toolbar (Shown at 1) or the "Save in" drop-down menu at the top. It is recommended not to change the file name. Now click the Save button (Shown at 2). This will save the Poker software installer to your Windows Desktop.

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The download is about 400KB in size, it should take less than 1 minute to download on a standard 56kbps modem.

Once the download is complete, if the dialog is still open, you can select "Run" to start the installation.

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If the download dialog box has closed, you can find the file on your windows desktop called "Poker.exe". Double click the Poker.exe setup icon on your desktop to start installation.

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On some Windows XP computers, a security dialog box may appear when you launch the installation program. This dialog warns you against installing executable files (.exe) from software developers you do not trust. This protects you against accidental installation of viruses. If you are sure you have clicked on the Poker.exe icon, you can proceed the installation by pressing "Run".

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After the installation is complete, a Poker software launch icon is placed on your desktop for easy access to play poker. Double-click the icon to start playing Poker!

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You can clean up your desktop by deleting the installation file, Poker.exe. Click once on the install file, then press the delete button on your keyboard, this will delete the install file and send it to the recycle bin.

Be careful you don't delete the Poker software icon, otherwise you won't be able to play!

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Creating an Account

Once you launch the Poker software, you will be presented with the create a new account page. Here you will have to fill in some information that we need to create and manage your account.

This information is kept private and will never be shared with any third party company or organization.

At this stage, you will only be asked for the following information:

• An account username and password (used for logging into the software)
• A password confirmation, by re-typing the password (incase you typed it incorrect)
• Your valid email address (a valid email is required for account management)
• A nickname (this is the name that will appear on your player box when you sit at the poker tables)

Make sure you use a valid email address, otherwise you will not be able to manage your account.

Click "Submit" to complete the creation of your Poker account.

Your login details will be emailed to your nominated email address, but you should also write them down in a safe place.

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You need to type your username and your password every time you wish to login to Poker, unless you select the "Remember my password" option.

Press "Log In" to enter the Poker lobby and start playing poker!

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Once you are connected and logged in, you will be presented with the lobby interface.

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The Lobby Interface

1. When you first arrive at the lobby, you should select the type of game you want to play, Texas Hold'em or Omaha Poker. Selecting Texas Hold'em.

The quickest way to start playing poker is in the community tables. This is a list of all active games and their stakes.

2. Select a game that matches your stakes for fun or real money. Note: To play for real money you will need to deposit. Please read the banking sektion for more information on deposits.

3. Press open table to join the game!

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Other lobby options:

Cashier Button Visit the cashier to make a real money deposit or top up your fun money balance.

Tournaments Button Our tournaments are listed under the tournaments button.

Player Admin Change your player icon, contact customer support.

Poker Help Read FAQ, contact customer support.

Volume Control Change the lobby and in game volume.