PokerStars Releases Beta Version of Mac-Compatible Software

December 13, 2007

PokerStars gave many online poker players an early Christmas present this year, unveiling beta software for its new Mac poker client. Over the past few years, Mac computers have been on the forefront of the digital age. Enhanced graphics, programs, and efficiency levels have made the brand one of the top-selling computers in the world. However, due to its complex system, it’s been very tasking for online poker sites to be able to make their software “Mac-friendly.”

In fact, there’s only a select-few poker rooms that actually have taken the time to create compatible software for a Mac computer. PokerStars joins other industry powerhouses Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker as one of the few major sites that have already incorporated their technology to work with a Mac.

PokerStars had already released a play-money version of the program a short time ago, but didn’t roll out their real-money version until just a few days ago. The new beta version is very similar to the current Windows version that many people are already used to, and most of the settings from the original have been rolled over into the new Mac version. Finally, Mac users will no longer have to use 3^rd party software ‘emulators’ to enjoy PokerStars.

The minimum requirements needed to run the new Mac-compatible PokerStars software is as follows:

PowerPC G4 or G5 or Intel Mac
56k dial-up Internet connection
1024×768 screen resolution or higher
512MB Ram
60MB free disk space

The #1 online poker room in the world will no doubt gain even more traffic and new users to their site with this recent announcement. The goal of PokerStars has always been to provide its players with the very best software and gaming experience. With the added bolster of having a Mac-compatible client, the site has once again pioneered the industry with its ever-continuing commitment to excellence and service.