How to set up a private online poker game at home

How to set up a private online poker game at home

Oddschecker reveal how to create a private poker game on Pokerstars with your friends.

There’s never been a better time to set up an online poker game at home.

PokerStars gives users the ability to set up private home games alongside friends – where bragging rights, and perhaps some prize money, are very much on the line.

If you're new to the game, your first stop should probably be our guides, like the five poker game types you need to learn. You'll also want to know the best hands you can get in poker if you're just starting out.

PokerStars Home Games enable users to set up a private members club, where you and your friends can decide whether to use real or play money, meaning games can either be for cash or simply fun!

Anyone can be invited to the Pokerstars Home Games, enabling you to go head-to-head with your pals who live around the corner, or indeed people living on the other side of the world. 

Here is Oddschecker’s five-step guide to getting stuck into a PokerStars Home Game.

How to set up a PokerStars Home Game

1) Download PokerStars

If you’re new to Pokerstars, download the software now and set up an account. Remember, create a PokerStars account via Oddschecker the banners in this article to make use of their leading new customer welcome offer.

2) Create your home game

This part is very simple: after selecting the 'more' option in the lobby, you'll be given the option to 'Create a Poker Club'. 

 

 

3) Name your club

It’s now time to get creative! Pick a name for your private club and set a password, known here as an ‘Invitation Code’.

Goofy names and silly in-jokes are very much encouraged here.

 

4) Manage your club

This is where the big decisions are made. At this stage, you’re able to kick and reinstate users, as well as granting whoever you like admin status.

You also have the ability to choose your own colour schemes and imagery for the club, giving it a more personal touch.

 

5) Select your games

The PokerStars Home Games are incredibly customisable. Tournaments can be scheduled on specific days at specific times, with the following metrics also editable:

  • - The format
  • - The number of players
  • - How players are paid out
  • - Starting stacks
  • - Much more

 

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