The first step, of course, is to sign up with Hollywood Poker and log in. After you sign up for an account there is two way to play on is to play with a java second browser screen and the second it by downloading hollywood pokers software. The java version allows you to play online in a browser (including Mac and linux users). The download version is like any other software installed on your computer and offers greater stability and more game features but cannot be used by Mac and linux users.
After this, either click on the 'Play Now' tab at the top of your screen to start the Java version or simply open your downloaded version on your computer. At this point, you will be on a page called the Lobby.
The Lobby is where it all begins. Read on!
1. In the Lobby,you can choose a type of game to play, a table to play at, change your game settings, or chat with other players. Pick the type of game you want to play (Texas Hold ’em, Omaha, and so on) by clicking on one of the tabs at the top of the screen. The available tables for that type of game are visible in the left-side window. Look closely, and you'll see that the tables are designated as either Play Money or Real Money. If you're a beginner, you'll want to pick a Play Money table. (To play at a Real Money table, you have to enable your account for Real Money play.)
2. When you click on a table, information and statistics about it will appear on the right-hand side. The numbers indicate how many players are at the table, the number of seats, and the average pot size. (Hint: the average pot size may help you figure out if you want to join that game.)
3. Choose a table and click the red Go to Table button below the left-hand pane. Your screen will now look something like this: ( hollywood poker screenshot )
The Game Table
The people sitting around the table are, of course, the virtual stand-ins for your real-life opponents. In front of each player in the game will be two cards and the chips that player has bet in this round. The dealer is marked by the orange disk on the table in front of that player. Now for something cool: if you left-click on an player it mutes their comments in the chat window. (Wouldn't it be nice to have that option in real life?)
Join The Game
Click on an empty chair to sit at the table. You're now at the table, but you aren’t actually playing yet -- you have the option of Sitting Out the hand to observe. When you're ready to play, click the Sit In button at the bottom left corner of the screen and you'll be dealt into the next hand.
When you sit in, a dialogue box will appear asking how much of your money you want to bring to the table with you.
Control Buttons
There are two sets of buttons you'll need to think about at different times in the game. The first set has the Control Buttons:
- Sit Out: Use this to take a breather from the game. You're still at the table, you're just not playing.
- Leave: You're history. Toast. Outta there!
- Lobby: Takes you to the ... you know.
- Cashier: Lets you change the amount of money you brought to the table by reopening the dialogue box. You can only use this button when you're sitting out.
Action Buttons
When the game starts, the small blind and the big blind are automatically added to the pot. The pocket cards are dealt, and there is a round of betting. (If you want to learn more about how the game itself is played, check out our sister site omaha hi low). This is when you use the Action Buttons, which appear automatically when it's your turn to act. These buttons are used to check, call, bet, raise and fold.
There is also the "Auto Play in Turn" option that will appear before the Action buttons. This option allows you to make a hand decision before it is formally your turn to act. When it is your turn, your decision is then relayed to the table. This is a great option to use once you are comfortable with the game procedures and what hands you like to play
Remember that you have a limited time to decide what you want to do on your turn; the length of time varies for different tables. If you wait too long, your hand will automatically check or fold, depending on what's happening in that game.
If you do sit out of a game, don't leave for too long because after a number of minutes of sitting out you will be returned to the lobby so that others can play at that table.
And that's how you do it. Enjoy your games! Sign up to play the games now!
Getting Started: Learning the Games
Choose question:
How do I play the Hollywood Poker games?
It's really easy and fun: just sign up today and get started in the free poker school page
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How do I deposit money?
You need to enable your account for Real Money before you can make a deposit. Then check out the different ways you can deposit Real Money into your account below. We accept NETELLER, InstaCash, Firepay and Visa / Mastercard.
The most popular method for depositing money into Hollywood Poker is the NETELLER money transfer service. NETELLER is a world-renowned public company with over 1,000,000 members. In 2003 they processed over $1.5 billion through their secure payment system.
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Can I check my earlier poker hands to see what happened?
You can review played hands to see what happened in the process by going into the Hand History section on our site, which is under My Account. Insert the hand number for the correct game and click "Request history".
Note that your hand number is located on the top left hand corner of every poker game. You can also click on the hand number of the previous hand at the table to review the hand history.
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What kind of games do you offer at Hollywood Poker?
You can play all of the most popular poker games here! Our poker games include Texas Hold’em, 7-card Stud, and Omaha. We offer no limit, pot limit and fixed limit play as well as single- and multi-table tournaments.
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How do I know if I'm playing against celebrities?
Great question! All celebrities will be marked with a star next to their name, and on the table in front of of them. Anyone with a famous name who doesn't have a star is not a real celebrity!
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