Frequently Asked Questions for Beginners
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If you have questions about how to play poker, poker rules, or how to play the games on Hollywood Poker, you'll probably find the answers you want by clicking on the links on the left-hand side of this page.
Below you’ll find answers to the four most common questions our new players ask.
1. I've forgotten my nickname and/or password. What should I do?
If you've forgotten you nickname or password, you can access it through our reminder page. All requests for forgotten passwords must go through the reminder page.
2. How do I know if I am playing celebrities?
Great question! All celebrities will have a star next to their name, and on the table in front of them. Anyone with a famous name who doesn't have a star is not a real celebrity!
3. How much does a Hollywood Poker account cost?
All Hollywood Poker accounts are free! You can play for free as long as you want. When you're ready to play for Real Money and experience the thrill of beating a celebrity, we'll help you learn how to play for Real Money.
4. What are PokerPoints?
PokerPoints are points that a player accrues by playing Hollywood Poker. The more you play, the more points you collect. PokerPoints can earn you a variety of benefits like free entry into tournaments, Hollywood Poker merchandise, and much more. Learn more about Poker Points.
5. How many points do I earn?
Hold'em, Omaha, 7 Card Stud Points are earned for every raked real money hand. You do not have to pay rake to earn points, you just need to be dealt cards. If you are sitting out you will not earn any points.
You get Poker Points for playing in hands in which the rake taken is $0.10 or more. The amount of Poker Points awarded is in accordance with the table below.
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| Rake |
Poker Points Awarded |
| Less than $0.10 |
0 |
| $0.10 - $0.19 |
0.1 |
| $0.20 - $0.29 |
0.2 |
| $0.30 - $0.39 |
0.3 |
| $0.40 - $0.49 |
0.4 |
| $0.50 - $0.59 |
0.5 |
| $0.60 - $0.69 |
0.6 |
| $0.70 - $0.79 |
0.7 |
| $0.80 - $0.89 |
0.8 |
| $0.90 - $0.99 |
0.9 |
| $1.00 - $1.09 |
1.0 |
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| $1.10 - $1.19 |
1.1 |
| $1.20 - $1.29 |
1.2 |
| $1.30 - $1.39 |
1.3 |
| $1.40 - $1.49 |
1.4 |
| $1.50 - $1.59 |
1.5 |
| $1.60 - $1.69 |
1.6 |
| $1.70 - $1.79 |
1.7 |
| $1.80 - $1.89 |
1.8 |
| $1.90 - $1.99 |
1.9 |
| $2.00 - $2.09 |
2.0 |
| $2.10 - $2.19 |
2.1 |
| $2.20 - $2.29 |
2.2 |
| $2.30 - $2.39 |
2.3 |
| $2.40 - $2.49 |
2.4 |
| $2.50 - $2.59 |
2.5 |
| $2.60 - $2.69 |
2.6 |
| $2.70 - $2.79 |
2.7 |
| $2.80 - $2.89 |
2.8 |
| $2.90 - $2.99 |
2.9 |
| $3.00 and above |
3.0 |
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All players making a contribution to the pot will be eligible to receive Poker Points.
Tournaments
5 Poker Points are awarded for every paid dollar in entry fee (real money tournaments). For example, if you enter a $20+2 tournament, you will be awarded 5 * $2 = 10 points, if you enter a $5+$0.50 tournament, you will be awarded 5*$0.50 = 2.5 points. The points are awarded when the tournament finishes.
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