PokerStars: how to switch to the real money mode from play money chips games?

Quite often poker beginners face the problem when downloading the PokerStars app up to a certain time they have to play for play money chips only. But one day they realize that the game for play money chips isn't as fascinating as the game for real money. But within the PokerStars software they can't find how to switch to the real money mode. That's why they start bombarding Internet with queries like 'PokerStars: how to switch to the real money mode?'.

This article was specially written for such players.

You should consider that you can't simply switch to the real money mode in PokerStars: first you're to complete several steps.

Transfer from PokerStars.net to real money games

Many novice poker players ask one question: 'which PokerStars is for real money'. This question arises because marketing team can not promote real money poker games everywhere, so the have created a web site for play money only and called it PokerStars.net. You can download the software there and join the real players from all over the world, who keen on playing for fun. But some day you will understand that you need real surge of adrenaline. And for this reason, you somehow have to create real money PokerStars account.

You are not allowed to play for real money in PokerStars because you've registered your account on PokerStars.net, which implies that the game will be for play money chips only. In order to start playing for real money in PokerStars, you need to create a new playing account on PokerStars.com

PokerStars real money not allowed - what to do

A new account should be registered with the help of the device (computer/telephone/tablet) that hasn't been previously used for PokerStars gaming clients. Otherwise you won't be able to play for real money.

1. In order to register an account for the real money game in PokerStars go to the website following the special link.

2. Create a new account.

3. When creating a new account use the PokerStars marketing code = psp19423

Your new PokerStars account can now be used for both real and play money games.

In case you've created an account in PokerStars from the mobile app, read the article 'How to enter the marketing code when registering via the mobile phone'

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