Welcome to PokerStars School – the online training site where you can learn the basics of poker and start playing for fun. It has everything you need to improve your game and perfect your skills at a pace that suits you, and best of all it’s completely free to use!
Latest Strategy
Bad Reasons for… Playing a Session
Poker Courses
The Basics
Learn the basics of Texas Hold’em before you start practicing at the PokerStars tables.
Bankroll Management
Managing a bankroll carefully is a vital skill for a successful player to learn, no matter what level you play the game at.
How to Play Poker Video Course
PokerStars presents an 11-minute quickfire introduction to the world’s favourite card game.
Cash Games Course
The following series of articles is all about no limit Texas Hold’em cash games, one of the most popular and potentially profitable variants of poker.
Strategic Tips from Experts
Bad Reasons for… Playing a Session
Inside the Mind of a Pro – When the River Ruins Everything
PLO: Beyond The Basics – Part 9: Defending vs. 3-Bets
Bad Reasons… for Folding
Inside the Mind of a Pro – A Pot I Should Never Have Won
PLO: Beyond The Basics – Part 8: Defending Blind vs. Blind
Spin & Go Reloaded – Avoiding Being Exploited by Great Regulars
Bad Reasons… for Checking