The PokerStars website is available in the United States, but only players in a handful of states can access the real money games listed there. This isn't because PokerStars doesn't want you at the tables. The poker site is active in almost all the US states that have legalized online poker.

To get started playing for free: Download our free, secure software and create your new Stars Account. Select 'Play Money' in the software (you can play for free in both the desktop and mobile software) Take your pick from the web's largest choice of free ring games, tournaments, Sit & Go's and more!

Holdem Manager 3 is a poker tracking and HUD software that collects your hand histories and provides you with key statistics on your sessions. You can also use the software away from the table to identify weak points in your game and to analyze opponents.

Yes, you can find Hand2Note in the list of allowed tools on PokerStars website.