Welcome to PokerStars

Due to the format of this newsletter it is best viewed in HTML. You can view this email as it was intended at here. Dear DarkViola , Welcome to PokerStars.com. You've just become a member of the world's largest poker site! NEW TO POKER? If you're new to the game of poker, don't worry. We have plenty of tools and information available to help you learn: Poker games and rules Software tour Special software features GET INTO THE GAMES We provide the world's largest selection of poker games and tournaments – Sit & Go's, Multi- Table Tournaments and cash ring games at all stakes and limit types. Buy-ins start from $0.10 and you can always find a game 24/7. Read about our games and tournaments. SAFETY AND SECURITY We take your security very seriously, and you can rest assured that your PokerStars account is completely secure. Any money you deposit is held in separate accounts managed by one of Europe's top financial services groups and we will never share your information with 3rd parties or sell your email address. Remember; never disclose your PokerStars account password to anyone. We won't ever ask for your password – it's yours alone. Read our password security tips here. HELP IS AN EMAIL AWAY Have a question or need help? Email us at support@pokerstars.com. We're incredibly proud of our customer support and work hard to give you the best service possible. Thank you again for choosing PokerStars.Regards, The PokerStars Team Find the PokerStar in you! PLAY FOR REAL AND GET A 100% BONUS To play poker for real money, you'll need to make a deposit into your PokerStars account. You'll receive a 100% bonus up to $50 if you enter the code Stars50 into the bonus code field of the cashier when making your first deposit (conditions apply). There are many safe and convenient ways for you to fund your account and to receive your winnings when you've had a great session at the tables! Visit our banking information page to see all of our deposit and cash out options. YOU'RE A VIP! Here at PokerStars we treat all our players like VIPs. How? The PokerStars VIP Club! Whenever you play in our games for real money, you'll be rewarded with points which can be used to buy a range of great items from our VIP store like game consoles, MP3 players or even sports cars. Last year we paid out more than $100 million worth of rewards! Learn more about the VIP Club. You are receiving this email message because you have opened an account with PokerStars.com. If you wish to be taken off our periodic mailings, simply reply to this message and type 'Remove' in the subject line

Email Validation Code

Dear DarkViola,

Your email validation code is 8747

To validate your email address, first return to your PokerStars program.

Go to the main lobby screen (the first screen that appears when you start your program), and select "Account" from the top menu.

Choose the "Validate Email Address ..." menu item. You will be prompted to LogIn (unless you are already logged in). Enter the UserID (nickname) and Password that you provided when creating your account.

After completing the login process you will get the "Validate email address" dialog box. Enter your validation code and click on the "Validate" button. A message should appear confirming that your email address has been validated.

This will activate your account and you can now enjoy the games at PokerStars.

Please note that while we will not give or sell your email address to anyone, this e-mail address will be used to send various PokerStars related emails, including promotional newsletters and tournament results.

If you have any questions, please contact "PokerStars Support" <support@pokerstars.com>. Make sure to include your UserID (nickname) in the email.

Good luck at the tables,

PokerStars Team