PokerStars Reveals SMS Validation Security Feature for Players

PokerStars has long been known as being one of the most secure online poker sites in the world and now the leader in online poker has added a new level of security with thier new SMS Validation feature.

With PokerStars’ SMS Validation, ed s will receive a text message from PokerStars if there is any irregularities on their . When this happens, all real money features associated with the ’s online poker will be suspended until that enters a secret code that was included in the text message

ing for SMS Validation is completely optional for PokerStars players and can be done from the menu. If you do not have a cell phone setup with PokerStars, you can do so after enabling SMS Validation.

In addition to the new feature, some s will have the opportunity to reset their via SMS. When ing for SMS Validation, those that have this feature will have a check box asking to “Enable reset by SMS.” This feature will be handy for those that have either lost their or if their gets hi-jacked.

PokerNews.com quoted Head of Public Relations with PokerStars Michael Josem as saying that “PokerStars is once again delivering on the importance of security for our customers. We were the first online poker operator to provide RSA Security Tokens and now the first online poker operator to offer this SMS security mechanism. The service is free to all players and adds an additional security mechanism to help PokerStars player s remain safe and secure against online threats.”

Keep in mind that no single security feature alone will be enough to protect your from unauthorized use, but the SMS Validation feature is another tool that will help players keep their secure and prevent an outside from getting access to funds.