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To start playing for real money on Sky Poker you must deposit funds into your account. You can do this by clicking 'Deposit Funds' at the top right of this page once you are logged in or by going to the 'Cashier' section whilst you are sat at a table.
Alternatively, Free Play Games are a great way for you to practice your poker skills without risking your cash. It’s quick, easy and free to play - just select your table from the options in the game menu.
Your Sky Poker account will automatically be credited with 1000 credits and you need to play your way to win more!
Once your play improves and you become more confident and comfortable at the poker tables, then you may want to consider making a real money deposit so that you can head over to the beginner tables or another low stakes table of your choice.
In a Free Play Game only play chips are returned to your free play balance. Real money cannot be won.