Texas Holdem Player Guide - Getting Started

Where to start:

  Setting it up
1.
Before you can bet, you'll need to prove that you're 18. Simply set up an account and transfer your money into it. You'll usually get a form which has all the standard personal detail fields. You'll also need to think up a username and password.
   
  Get Some Credit
2.
Instead of charging directly from your card when you place your bet, most sites have an account which you put money in. There are many different forms of payment available plus some cards charge you more for transfers.
   
  Flashing Your Cash
3.
When entering your card details be sure to check that the padlock icon is in the status bar of the browser, this icon means you're in a secure site. Once the you've entered the details of your card and it has been authorised you'll be ready to play.