<![CDATA[Mobile Poker Guide - Blog]]>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:06:17 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Bovada Is Reborn As Ignition Casino Poker]]>Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:51:56 GMThttp://www.mobilepokerguide.com/blog/bovada-is-reborn-as-ignition-casino-pokerFollowing an announcement from Bovada, it has been confirmed that its online cardroom will shut down and be replaced by a poker client provided by Ignition Casino. Though this may come as a shock to supporters of Bovada Poker from the United States, this business deal won't negatively impact your poker experience in any way.

The software offered by Ignition is much the same as that provided by Bovada, so players from the old site can expect the same tournaments, same fast-fold games and same bonuses as before. If you currently have an account with Bovada, you have until the the start of October to transfer your account details and funds over to Ignition Casino and will even receive a $10 reward as a thank you!  Ignition will ONLY accept USA poker players.
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Ignition Casino Sets To Ignite Passion For Poker In The U. S. 

Online poker has faced a troublesome few years in America after being outlawed in light of the events of Black Friday in 2011. Now legal in numerous states once more and looking likely to be legalised nationwide in the future, Ignition Casino has created an online cardroom that should get people passionate about poker again.

​To begin with, new users are offered a series of welcome bonuses totalling $1,100 to get your online poker game firing off to a great start. Whether you are a high roller or a newcomer to the game, a fan of big tournaments or small cash games, Ignition offers tables to suit everybody. With a competitive loyalty scheme where you get paid for playing, this is a cardroom that is sure to popularise online poker once more.
]]><![CDATA[PKR Mobile Poker Offers Improved Promotions & Guaranteed Cash Prizes On New Network]]>Wed, 25 May 2016 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.mobilepokerguide.com/blog/pkr-mobile-poker-offers-improved-promotions-guaranteed-cash-prizes-on-new-networkPKR Poker made a huge announcement in 2016 confirming their inclusion in the Microgaming Poker Network. This move – changing PKR Poker from an independent cardroom to a partner of one of the largest online poker networks in the world – brings only good news for its players. With the PKR Poker app now available to Android, iPad and iPhone users, whether you are new to poker and researching the best site to play at, or you currently play at PKR Poker and want to learn more about the changes since joining the Microgaming Poker Network, there’s never been a better time to get involved.

Firstly, now as part of an online poker network, PKR Poker shares its player pool with over a dozen other cardrooms, so you won’t come across quiet games and long waiting times that can ruin your poker experience. Since moving to the Microgaming Poker Network, PKR Poker has over six times as many players online as it did in 2015.

​Secondly, more people playing means more games running, so you are able to choose from a greater selection of tables than you were previously. This increase in size of the player pool also makes for bigger tournaments, where a larger field of competition brings with it a larger pool of cash to compete for! Further benefiting its users, the PKR Poker app has improved its loyalty scheme since joining the Microgaming Poker Network. The PKR Poker VIP Club boasts increased rakeback rewards, free tickets to tournaments, and free casino cash, making it one of the most lucrative loyalty schemes on offer right now. 

Overview
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If fans of PKR Poker are concerned that the client has changed as a result of its partnership with the Microgaming Poker Network – you needn’t worry. The unique 3D poker experience offered by PKR remains intact and is even available on iOS devices using the app! You can feel the rush of the live poker room with interactive avatars that mimic human behaviours, making the online game as real as it gets. Other features include a variety of cash games, sit & go’s and tournaments from as little as €1, numerous poker variants available to try including the adrenaline-filled Omaha, freeroll tournaments, and a practice mode where beginners can play against real opponents to hone their skills without losing dollar bills. If you are an iOS user thinking about trying online poker, PKR Poker is undoubtedly one of the most exciting places to start. 
]]><![CDATA[Americas Cardroom iPhone & Android App Coming Soon]]>Wed, 18 May 2016 19:29:12 GMThttp://www.mobilepokerguide.com/blog/americas-cardroom-iphone-android-app-coming-soonAmericas Cardroom AppAmericas Cardroom Mobile Poker
​Two of the most significant changes to online poker in recent years have been the growth in number of mobile and tablet users wanting to play the game, along with the much anticipated return of online poker in the United States. As one of the leaders in the industry, America’s Cardroom addresses both of these developments with an app for Android and iPhone poker players that can be enjoyed by both American players and the rest of the world alike. Set for release in April of 2016, our team have had a sneak preview to reveal some of the exciting features that Android mobile and tablet users can look forward to:
  • Both cash games and tournaments are offered, with a range of buy-ins to cater for each newcomers to the game as well as seasoned professionals (buy-ins start as low as just $0.50 and run as high as $2,500).
  • A brand new game type, ‘Jackpot Poker’, is a 3-max sit & go in which players compete for a prize pool of up to 2,000 times the price of the buy-in. This is a fun, fast and fruitful way to play poker like never before.
  • Alongside no limit Hold ‘Em – the most commonly played variant of poker – America’s Cardroom offers pot limit Omaha to its players, a thrilling adaptation of regular Hold ‘Em where individuals are dealt four cards instead of two; if you like big hands and big pots, look no further!
  • New users can login using their Facebook account, making the registration process extremely fast and also allowing you to challenge your friends to a game – there are play money games available, so you don’t even need to make a deposit to prove your skill!
  • There are a wealth of generous bonuses and rewards for all players: new depositors will have their deposit amount doubled on amounts up to $1000, regular players are rewarded with loyalty points that can be redeemed for cash, and everyone can benefit from daily freeroll tournaments where players can compete for free money!
 
About America’s Cardroom
Having been established in 2001, America’s Cardroom is a veteran of the online poker industry and its longevity is a testament to the excellent service it provides. It became a part of the popular Winning Poker Network in 2011, a trusted group of online poker rooms that not only share a player pool to create a dynamic playing environment, but also make use of the same high-quality software and security settings that have been tried and tested for over a decade.  Soon Americas Cardroom will also be available on Windows Phone, iPad, Android and iPhone.
]]><![CDATA[10 Tips For Choosing A Real Money Mobile Poker Site]]>Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:12:02 GMThttp://www.mobilepokerguide.com/blog/10-tips-for-choosing-a-real-money-mobile-poker-siteMobile poker on iPhone and Android has been the fastest growing sector of the industry in recent years. Thanks to advances in modern technology, along with an understanding by the poker companies about what works, you can now enjoy some of the best online poker games directly through your iPhone, iPad or Android devices. The tables you can access through your smartphone or tablet include a wide range of cash games, huge guaranteed multi-table tournaments and many Sit & Go's, suitable for all bankrolls.

With so many online poker rooms launching mobile platforms, competition is fierce. However, not all come up to expectations or are worth bothering with. Here you can discover 10 top features which the best mobile poker sites have in common.

1. Will It Work On iOS, Android & Windows Phone?

Due to the usefulness and affordability of high quality mobile devices, many of us own different types. For example, your smartphone may be an Android Galaxy, while you also enjoy playing games on your iPad Air.

Having sites which provide both a Android and iOS app is therefore important, allowing you to access your account on whichever device you choose. 

2. Are High-Speed Poker Games Available?

Fast Folding Poker is an ideal match for mobile devices. These are cash games which add you to a pool of players. You are then placed at a random table and as soon as you fold your hand you are re-seated straight away with fresh cards.

The main advantage Fast Fold mobile poker is that you can get a ton of hands in, rather than just hanging around after you fold 72o. The games appear on all the best poker apps, under several branded names, such as Zone Poker, Rush Poker, Zoom Poker or Blaze Poker.

3. Can I Compete In Poker Tournaments?

While tournament poker is not a natural fit for mobile apps, it is a format many players enjoy and how they were first introduced to No Limit Holdem. Top poker apps now include access to many of the sites scheduled Multi-table Tournaments, and a complete menu of SNG games.

Hyper-turbo games are a great fit for mobile poker apps, as the speed of the games means you can enjoy several Sit & Go during your lunch-break, or even a large MTT without committing too much time.  Another cool mobile format are the 3-handed Jackpot SNGs, which have become very popular with the promise of a huge score off a small buy-in. Of course there is nothing stopping you playing a regular speed MTT, although with games lasting 4 hours or more, it is a good idea to keep your charger handy!

4. Are There Play Money Tables Where I Can Practice?

Whether you are new to poker, or an experienced grinder, Play Money games are a great tool. For beginners it provides a way to learn the game, without risking any money, although you will find play a bit wild and crazy compared to even the lowest stakes. For experienced players, Play Money gives you a way to test out a new site or poker app, so you are familiar with the features and controls before you start playing for real money.

5. Is There A Mobile Cashier & Automatic Top-Ups?

Having access to your money is important when playing poker, no matter which platform you play on. You may need to deposit  at any time to stay in a good game or take advantage of a great bonus, and you may wish to withdraw some funds when you can't get to your computer. A good poker app will therefore give you access to your funds via their mobile cashier.

Equally important is the ability to top up while you are at the table. There are few things more frustrating in poker than not maximizing your winnings in a hand, just because you were unable to top up your stack after losing a big pot in a previous one. Top mobile poker apps give you the option to top-up automatically in cash games, along with re-buying and adding on in re-buy tournaments.

6. Can I Also Play The Poker App From Any Browser?

Often you can find some of the best mobile poker apps being complimented by a mobile-friendly website. These allow you to log in and access all the same games through your browser, without needing to download any software.

These instant play poker rooms are particular useful if you are travelling in the US and the native iOS app won't work. Of course, due to your location you will have to be trying at access an offshore poker site which accepts US customers, otherwise you will be blocked.

7. Does This Mobile Poker Room Welcome U.S. Players?

You can now find many top mobile poker rooms accepting US players. While mobile games slowed down after 2011, with major poker sites being forced out of the US just as poker apps were becoming available, things have now turned a corner. Not only can you find trustworthy offshore sites, accepting US players, deposit methods are becoming easier and many rooms now operate mobile sites or apps.

Often these US-facing poker sites are part of large networks, with players accepted from all over the world, which increases the player pools dramatically. These sites also provide soft games, with many of them drawing non-poker players from their sportsbook and casino operations.

8. Can I Multi-Table On My Tablet Or Smartphone?

While the ability to 20 table poker games, with a variety of tracking software, may never happen on mobile platforms, the ability to multi-table on your phone or tablet is a useful tool. Not only does to give you the chance to win more, it also helps to keep some players focused and disciplined,  rather than playing hands out of boredom. You can often find good mobile poker apps allowing you to play around 4 tables at the same time, with the table popping up when it's your turn to act.

9. Does It Offer Fast Cash-Outs For US-Based Poker Players?

Now that getting money online is becoming easier, the main concern for many Americans is how they can withdraw their winnings without paying high charges, getting small bankrolls locked up with minimum cash-out limits and waiting weeks or even months for their money.

The best mobile poker sites provide simple banking solutions for USA mobile poker players, with clear terms and conditions, fast payouts and low charges. While many sites are honest operations, make sure you check the T&Cs before depositing, as these can change at anytime, and do a quick search to see if any major issues have been flagged up in different poker forums.

10. How Easy Are The Poker Bonuses To Claim?

New players on poker sites can often claim huge Welcome Bonuses. These normally match your first deposit by 100%, although in some cases you can get even more. All of these will include some amount of play in order to clear the bonus funds for withdrawal. Top mobile poker rooms are fair with their wagering requirements, and timeframe. So while the larger bonuses may be challenging to get, they are still possible and, with a good idea of how much you need to play, it should be easy to clear smaller amounts.
]]><![CDATA[The Top 4 Real Money Poker Apps For Recreational Players]]>Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:06:28 GMThttp://www.mobilepokerguide.com/blog/the-top-4-real-money-poker-apps-for-recreational-playersWhether you are looking to play poker for the very first time, or you have played with your friends before and are looking to have some more fun on the felt, there are plenty of apps where you can learn and enjoy the game without feeling out of your depth. With so many online poker rooms out there, the choice of where to deposit your money can be a difficult one – that is why we have compiled a list of the best real money mobile poker apps available for recreational players.

Unibet Poker FOR TABLETS

Unibet Recreational PokerUnibet is a fun to play real-money poker app
If you are looking to have fun whilst playing poker, there is arguably no better app to get than the one which Unibet offers to its customers. To get you started, there are loads of missions and achievements which you can complete to earn cash rewards and unlockable avatars, helping you to track your progress as you learn the game. The gameplay is also excellent: table backgrounds are detailed and three-dimensional; in-game animations are smooth; there is an incredibly diverse selection of avatars (ranging from Frankenstein to Halo’s Master Chief).

As well as this huge amount of choice, Unibet allows its players to change their table identity up to three times per day, meaning that you can deceive opponents who have figured out your playing style by changing your name and/or avatar. This anonymity feature is highly beneficial to newcomers to the game who can remain unidentified from tougher, more experienced players that may look to exploit recognisable beginners at the table.

Much like at Bet365, Unibet’s player pool is largely made up of recreational players who have crossed over from the sports betting, bingo and casino features also available at the site, making competition at their poker app less challenging than at exclusive, poker-only sites such as PokerStars or Full Tilt. With an instantly credited £10 welcome bonus and hourly freerolls where you can win money for nothing, the team at Unibet have gone out of their way to ensure that you can have fun playing poker whilst developing your skills and even bag yourself some cash without having to spend a penny.

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SKy Poker - Watch Poker TV & Strategy Videos

Sky Poker For Recreational PlayersWatch Sky Poker TV On Your Phone
Making Sky Poker stand out from its competitors is its offering of Sky Poker TV – a channel which can be found on their website, YouTube and within the app itself, dedicated entirely to poker coverage with live games, strategy videos, and real hands from online tables all being discussed by expert poker analysts. Newcomers to the game will find this free service very useful, as the commentary and discussion of poker hands can help you to learn more about the game and develop the way in which you think about it. 

Another feature to be appreciated by recreational players is the option for free play, where you can get a feel for playing at the Sky Poker app without having to worry about losing any money. If you to decide to play for real money, the folks at Sky have already got you covered; with £10 absolutely free when you first register and a welcome bonus of 200% on deposits up to £500, by playing at Sky Poker you can enjoy one of the most generous promotional offers around.

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mFORTUNE POKER - Play Private Games WIth Your Friends

An entirely mobile based poker app, mFortune focus on making poker a fun and social experience as it should be. Of the four sites listed here, it is the only one which offers a ‘friends list’ feature, allowing you to add players that you have enjoyed playing with at the tables. From here, you can make private games, invite your friends and enjoy the social aspect of a poker home game without having to bother with the hassle of counting chips and dealing cards!

As it is a mobile-only app, mFortune will even send a text to your friends to notify them that you have invited them to play, so you’ll never miss an opportunity to take on your mates online. You can also benefit from getting your friends to join you at the site, as mFortune will reward you with £5 as well as 50% of their first deposit. With £5 free credit when you sign up and the lowest minimum deposit of any site at only £3, you don’t have to empty your wallet to start enjoying poker with your friends at mFortune.

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]]><![CDATA[The Best Poker Apps For Fast Fold Games]]>Wed, 19 Aug 2015 23:58:21 GMThttp://www.mobilepokerguide.com/blog/the-best-poker-apps-for-fast-fold-gamesFast-fold poker is a recent innovation to the game whereby a player is sat at a new table and dealt a new hand immediately after folding a hand at the previous table. This development has surged in popularity and has undoubtedly changed the way that poker is played for three main reasons:

  1. More hands: If you feel like waiting around for a hand to be dealt to you is something that makes you want to fall asleep at your keyboard, playing fast-fold poker will appeal to you as you get to see more hands and are getting involved continuously.
  2. More experience: If you are looking to develop your skills, there is no better way to do so than by playing fast-fold poker. This is because, by playing a greater number of hands, you get to experience more situations and hone the way that you think about the game.
  3. More money: If you are an experienced player who benefits from playing more hands due to the edge that you have over your opponents, playing fast-fold poker can be a quick way to boost your bankroll as more hands equals more money.

With so many great reasons to try out fast-fold poker, it can be difficult to decide where to play given the huge number of poker apps which feature this format. To help you out, we have put together a list of the top places where you can give online fast-fold poker a go. 

Party Poker Fast Forward Turbo-Speed

PartyPoker MobileParty Poker Lobby for iOS & Android
As one of the longest standing and most reputable names in the business, PartyPoker has recently introduced its form of fast-fold poker, branded appropriately as ‘fast forward’. Being known for providing one of the highest-quality poker clients around, the app offers this game type at a variety of stakes, ranging from $0.02/$0.04 up to $0.50/$1 so both newcomers to poker and experienced grinders have something to chew on. As well as this, because PartyPoker is in the top 5 largest online poker rooms in the world, player pools are active at all stakes so you never have to wait around to get involved in some instant action.

The gameplay experience is excellent: the animation between table movements are smooth; time banks are displayed both visually with a moving bar and numerically so that you can clearly see what is going on at the table; there are preset hotkeys for fold, call and raise buttons which allow you to act quickly if you are multi-tabling, while tables and decks are fully customisable which can help you to see the action more clearly. With all these features in mind, as well a 200% welcome bonus when you deposit for the first time, PartyPoker justifies its position as one of the greatest online poker rooms about.

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Bovada (U.S. Only) Fast Fold Zone Poker 

USA Friendly Poker SiteBovada High Speed Zone Poker Lobby
While limited to only those who play within the United States, Bovada has quickly become one of the best and most popular operators of fast-fold poker in the country. This is evidenced by the active player pool which is similar in size to many international poker rooms. Termed as ‘zone poker’ on Bovada’s app, there are a range of different limits which run at all times which means that you never have to wait about for a hand. An excellent feature which separates Bovada from its competitors is its offering of fast-fold tables for pot limit Omaha, encouraging new players to try their hand at the 4-card poker variant with low-stakes games running all the time.

The gameplay is great too: the animation between hands is fluid, there is an impressive graphic of money falling when you win a big hand, hand histories and a replay function allow you to learn from your previous plays in real time and tables are fully customisable. Along with a 100% welcome bonus for new players, Bovada is a great option for those living within the U.S. who want to experience the fun of fast-fold poker.

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Ladbrokes High-Speed Mobile Poker 

Ladbrokes Poker TableLadbrokes High-Speed Poker App
The Ladbrokes Poker online card room is part of the well-respected and widely popular iPoker network, a group of websites which share the third largest player pool in the industry. Because of this, their fast-fold tables (marketed as ‘speed poker’ on their app) are always busy so you don’t have to worry about not being able to get the cards in the air.

With stakes ranging from $0.02/$0.05 to $1/$2, all types of players are considered as both newcomers to the micros and experienced poker regulars are catered for. An interesting feature is the provision of fast-fold tournaments, bringing quick play to tournaments so that they are much shorter in length which in turn means that you can win cash prizes sooner! With multi-table functionality, customisable features and in-game chat to give you the sociable feel of a live poker table, the Ladbrokes Poker app has placed an important focus on its fast-fold games. 

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mBit Casino Bitcoin Turbo-Poker

As the only browser-based poker app of the bunch, iOS and Android users heading to mBit Casino can enjoy logging straight on to play without having to deal with the hassle of downloading, installing and updating an app. What also makes this client different from the rest is its use of bitcoin; with no other currencies available for use, players must use the increasingly popular crypto-currency to sit down at the poker table. While seemingly difficult at first, a great benefit of this is that players at bitcoin sites benefit from lower rake charges than those at regular sites, meaning that you get to keep more of the money that you win on the felt.

Named as ‘rush’, ‘speed’ and ‘dash’ poker on their site depending on the stakes that you are playing, mBit Casino offers fewer limits than other sites as expected due to the use of bitcoin exclusively. Equally, user traffic is lower for this reason, but there are usually enough players around for a game to be running. Likewise, there are no options for table customisation, nor the opportunity to chat with your opponents. However, the absence of these frills means that you get to focus on what really matters: the poker.

The stripped back gameplay allows you to consider the hand and its development as you play, making the experience of the game much more tailored towards those wanting to think about their strategy. Made unique by its browser-only client and its use of bitcoin, playing poker at mBit Casino is a refreshing and often profitable experience when you consider both the lower rake charges and the recreational player pool that comes to the felt for a bit of fun after using the main casino features of the site. 
]]><![CDATA[The Best Poker Trainer Apps For Improving Your Game]]>Thu, 30 Jul 2015 22:34:45 GMThttp://www.mobilepokerguide.com/blog/the-best-poker-trainer-apps-for-improving-your-gameWPT Poker Trainer - iPhone & iPad Only WPT Tutor AppWPT Poker Trainer Apps For iOS
WPT Poker Trainer is a poker tutor app that is free to download for iPhone and iPad. WPT will help both new players and fans of the WPT shows to improve their game strategy.  Once you have downloaded the app, you can log in instantly as a guest or create an account. New users get 100 free coins, which can be used to purchase additional coaching packs.

To start you play some sample hands, which are simulated like real game action. After you make a decision a screen will pop-up offering some advice about the hand and what the coaches think is the best way to play it in the current action. It also rewards you with points and coins and lets you know if you have selected the best move.

There are only 5 free sample hands that you can test out and to be honest they're not very good. I say this because each of the sample hands is strong and it’s very hard to incorrectly play a strong hand. You can preview and purchase additional coaching packs if you wish to.

The software runs very smooth and the graphics were above average. However, there was nothing that really stood out for me so I wouldn't recommend investing in the additional practice packs.

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Insta Poker Coach Hold'em - iOS / Android

Insta Poker Coach Texas Hold'emInsta Poker Coach Texas Hold'em
Insta Poker Coach Texas Hod'em is available for both iOS and Android devices. Unfortunately, it is basically identical to the WPT Trainer app that we reviewed above.  There are, however, a few subtle changes in the gameplay.  For instance, you can write a player description for each opponent, which should help you in your decision making.  Also, if you haven't scrolled down to read the coach's input, you will be prompted to read the information.

We like that Insta Poker Coach offers hands for cash and tournament simulations as it gives recreational or beginner players a realistic playing environment to practice making correct decisions.

Insta Poker Coach felt like an improved version of WPT poker trainer and the additional features make it a better choice for a training app.

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Poker Trainer - Available On iPhone & Android

PokerTrainer.Se AppPoker Trainer App for iPhone/Android
Pokertrainer tries a different approach to helping you improve your poker game. It looks more at the mathematical side of the game and also runs through some hand ranking/strength and positional play tests.

My first impression was that the software is very sloppy and has basic graphics. It is also doesn't feel easy to navigate and takes a while to find your way around the various features.

The app offers a series of quizzes ranging from simple tests on your hand reading skills, to testing out your maths for pot odds. The answers for most of the quizzes are multiple-choice selections so you won’t have to crunch the numbers to the exact decimals.

The quizzes are really good for learning about a basic ABC strategy that you can work your game around. For example, in the preflop trainer quiz it will ask you “what should you do most of the time?” and have a simulated hand where you select one of 3 options based on your hand strength. You have a time limit and the more you get right, the longer you can keep testing yourself.

After an initial first bad impression, I’ve found this app to be surprisingly good. I would highly recommend upgrading to the premium version. Overall I liked the Pokertrainer app as it gives the player a good understanding of the fundamentals of poker to base their game around.

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Poker Notes Live - iPhone & Android 

Poker Notes Live AppsPoker Notes Live - Poker Tutor App
If you are an online player poker that uses tracking software to keep track of your notes, you may feel a little clueless when you hit the live felt. This app could be the solution.

Poker Notes Live does its best to mimic other products such as Holdem Manager and PokerTracker for online poker so that you can also manually track your own stats and notes when you play live poker.

It’s quick and easy to setup. Once the app opens, a blank poker table will appear where you can pick your seat and then fill in the remaining seats for your opponents. If you click again on your seat you can enter your buy-in amount and also your cash-out amounts to keep a record of profit and loss for each session.

Throughout your live play you will want to take notes on each of your opponents by clicking on their name and inputting the data. There are also tabs at the bottom of the notes section where you can specify whether it’s pre-flop, post-flop or general. The final option is the profile where you can input other stats such as the percentage of hands they have played or how aggressive they are, etc.

Poker Notes Live is a decent attempt at trying to bring a tracking device to live play. However, it is very limited and even upgrading to the premium offers very little additional functionality. 

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Poker Hands - Available On Android

PictureThe Poker Hands app is free
The Poker Hands app is a great way to quickly learn while you're on the go. I like this app because it doesn't try to get too complex with the software and it gives the consumer what they want - poker knowledge.

From the main menu you will see all the features and it give you a textbook approach with plenty of information on each poker topic.

Hand Rankings 

The Poker Hands app gives simple yet effective description of each poker hand ranking for beginners.

Positional Play

This is a nice addition, which will tell you some basic strategy - whether to raise, call or fold depending on your position and what action has taken place.

Starting Hands

It will tells you the top 10 best and worst starting hands with brief descriptions of each. This section also provides info on the odds of different starting hands, which is good for a novice to learn the chances of various starting hands.

Unfortunately the remaining features such as blinds timer, nicknames, calculate out odds and news were very disappointing.

Calculating probability of your outs depending on your hand had the potential to be a great tool. Instead of giving examples of certain hand probabilities such as a flush draw, where it would show your 2 hole cards (starting hand) being say AK of hearts with a board of 65J with two hearts, then giving you a statistic of approx 33% to make your hand with the remaining 2 cards to come, it just had a program where you input the number of outs with the number of hands remaining.  A novice player will not be able to calculate this as it depends on how many other players are at the table.

This app would be a great for somebody that has just been introduced to the game and wants to try learn the basics.  Unfortunately, it doesn’t go into any advance concepts. 

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Poker Professor

Poker Professor is created by Alex Kiss (Columbia University Biostatistics PhD) and it is the perfect tool for crunching numbers and calculating the odds for each poker situation.

It caters for both beginner and more advance players of the game. If you're a beginner you can brush up on the rules of poker or if you're more of a novice you can go straight into calculating odds with basic strategy and odds or more precise calculations for after the flop or turn. This app goes into great details to help you understand your outs, pot odds, implied odds and how to use them to your advantage.

The example scenarios they have on offer are very good and great for improving your poker game.  Even if you're an advanced player, this app is a great way to brush up on your skills.  In the examples, you will be given the board cards, followed by the size of the pot, your hole cards and size of the bet you're faced with. You will then be quizzed on a variety of areas with questions such as: what is the number of outs?

If you’re a beginner it may seem like a lot to take in, but after some practice the scenarios will become second nature.

Unfortunately, the app isn’t free but it is worth every bit of the $2 you’ve invested.

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]]><![CDATA[Guide To The Top Mobile Poker Apps For Tournaments]]>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 23:53:18 GMThttp://www.mobilepokerguide.com/blog/guide-to-the-top-mobile-poker-apps-for-tournamentsPlaying a poker tournament can be one of the most exciting ways of enjoying the game–there is a lot of action, the dynamic of the table constantly changes and, best of all, you can win a huge cash prize with only a small buy-in. What makes a poker tournament unique is the chip structure used; unlike cash games where chips represent monetary values and a player can leave at any time, chips in tournaments represent a certain value which increases as they progress, with only a small number of participants getting paid. A tournament can take place in a variety of forms, the most popular of which are explained below:

Multi-table tournaments: these are tournaments which happen over multiple tables due to larger fields, where many players compete for a smaller number of cash prizes. Due to the size of these tournaments, you can win the largest amounts of money in them which makes them a very popular choice for players.

Single table tournaments: Taking place over one table, such a tournament usually features 9 (full ring), 6 (6-max), or 2 (heads-up) players. The top player(s) in each case win prize money.

Satellites: These are tournaments in which players compete to win seats for a higher buy-in tournament. Players buy-in for a smaller amount with the opportunity of playing a larger tournament where more money is up for grabs.

Freerolls: As the name suggests, freerolls require no buy-in from the player and still offer cash prizes, meaning that they are a great way to try and build your bankroll from scratch.

With the great variety of tournament formats out there, it is important that you can find an online poker room which offers you the full package. For this reason, we’ve put together a list of some of the best mobile poker sites available for tournament poker:
BOVADA POKER TOURNAMENTS (U.S. ONLY)

Currently available only to players within the U.S., Bovada’s poker app is quickly becoming one of the most popular online poker rooms in the country with its high-quality service and huge variety of tournaments. Multi-table tournaments are listed with a range of buy-ins (from $1 to $450), and you have the option to play either limit, no limit, or pot limit versions of a choice of games including Hold ‘Em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, 7 Card Stud and 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo. Single table Sit ‘N’ Go’s can be enjoyed as either 2, 6, or 9 player tournaments and Bovada provides an impressive selection of tables with a choice of regular, turbo, super turbo and hyper turbo blind structures.

The satellite events on offer are also varied, with both single and multi-table tournaments running to award winning players with entries to larger tournaments. With daily freerolls and a 100% welcome bonus for first time depositors, Bovada proves its popularity with its large player pool despite being limited to players from the United States. With all of this in mind, Bovada is an excellent place to get playing if you are looking for a vast assortment of tournaments to choose from.

PARTY POKER FOR iOS & ANDROID

As one of the best known names in the industry, the Party Poker name brings with it respect and quality. This is reflected in the wide variety of tournaments offered. The scale of the required buy-in to a tournament is huge, with multi-table tournaments starting from just $0.01 USD and going right up to $2,100 with a $75k prize pool guaranteed. There are numerous types of Sit ‘N’ Go’s available with tables for 2, 6, 9 and 10 players, as well as ‘all-in’ tournament structures, a variety of poker variants (Stud, Hold ‘Em and Omaha) and different speeds and different sizes of starting stacks.

Along with satellite events to a range of tournaments and daily freerolls where you can win real money for free, Party Poker rewards its players with a loyalty points system where users earn points which can be exchanged for buy-ins to real money tournaments. With a beautifully developed app allowing for customisable tables and multi-table functionality, as well as the great amount of features listed here, there are a bunch of reasons for you to choose Party Poker as your dealer.

TERMINAL POKER - MOBILE TOURNAMENTS

Unlike the other apps listed here, Terminal Poker is a browser-only client which can be used by iOS and Android users. The advantage of this is that you don’t need to spend time downloading, installing or updating any apps on your phone; all you need to do is visit the Terminal website and log in which means that you can be playing in a matter of moments.

While Terminal Poker does not offer as many high stakes tournaments as some other card rooms (buy-ins range between €0.40 and €50 EUR), what it lacks in this aspect is more than made up for in its ridiculously extensive list of available games. Players can enjoy regular Hold ‘Em, Omaha, 32 Card Draw and Telesina at a variety of speeds (regular, turbo, super turbo and hyper turbo).

There is also a new ‘flipout’ tournament where players are all-in heads-up for their first hand, following which all remaining players return to a normal game structure afterwards. The advantage of this is that tournaments do not last too long as only half of the registrants remain after the first hand, meaning that you can be cashing in more quickly than usual. Single-table tournaments are offered in a variety of sizes (2, 5, 6, 9 and 10 players), while satellites and freerolls run daily. If you want to have some fun trying out a new type of poker at a very low cost, Terminal Poker is the place to go!
]]><![CDATA[Top 5 Play-For-Fun Android Poker Games]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 23:53:46 GMThttp://www.mobilepokerguide.com/blog/top-5-play-for-fun-android-poker-gamesThe accessibility of poker through online platforms has been furthered in the past couple of years as providers of online poker sites have extended their services to cater for mobile and tablet devices, with Google Play and the App Store on iTunes becoming awash with choices for the player who is looking to experience the game for the first time. The provision of 'play money' options from developers gives the new user a chance to enjoy poker without the worry of losing their money at real money poker apps, and equally grants you with an opportunity to develop your skills at the table before making the decision to play with real cash. With this in mind, here is a list of the Top 5 Android Play-For-Fun Poker Apps:

PokerStars.Net - Download iTUnes/Google Play

PokerStars AndroidPokerStars.Net for iOS and Andorid
Opening its doors to mobile and tablet devices in 2012, PokerStars has established itself as the largest online poker cardroom in the world with over 50 million registered users worldwide. Having a greater variety of games than any other poker app and boasting many of the same great features as its real money partner, users can choose between limit and no-limit forms of poker, as well as a number of different variants including Texas hold’em, Omaha, Stud and Razz; this vast selection makes the PokerStars app one that you can explore for hours. Adding to this choice are a number of fun game modes for you to play: the action never stops with ‘ZOOM’ as you are immediately placed at a new table and dealt a new hand after folding, while ‘Spin & Go’s’ are fast-paced tournaments for three players where you can win up to 3,000 times your buy-in in a matter of minutes. Alongside a comprehensive guide of how to play poker which is useful for newcomers to the game, the app supports multi-table functionality which satisfies those who are hungry to have as many hands dealt to them as possible. With these gameplay features considered, it is arguable that there is no better way to get a feel for the felt than by downloading the PokerStars.net app.

Ease of use: 4/5
Gameplay: 5/5
Variety: 5/5

>> Download PokerStars from Google Play

Texas Hold'em Poker Delux

Texas Holdem Delux for AndroidDownload Poker Delux from Google Play or iTunes
As both the highest-rated poker app on Facebook and the most rapidly growing poker app on the Android market, there is a reason as to why IGG’s Texas Hold’em Poker Deluxe is so popular. Connected with Facebook, the app creates a list of your friends that are online and ranks you by the amount you have won; this feature means that you can compete with your mates even when they are offline. Another nice feature is that the tables are categorised by difficulty level from beginner through to master, allowing you to advance to a higher skill level as your poker ability progresses. This is aided by daily achievements that reward you with bonus chips and experience points to increase your player level. Along with a ‘Fold & Bounce’ mode (much the same as Pokerstars’ ‘ZOOM’), Sit ‘N’ Go’s and shootout tournaments–as well as the chance to win additional free chips to play through spinning a slot machine–the choice of game type proves that Deluxe Poker lives up to its name.

Ease of use: 5/5
Gameplay: 4/5
Variety: 5/5

>> Download Texas Holdem Delux from Google Play

WSOP - World Series Of Poker Mobile

WSOP AndroidWSOP App for Android & iPhone
As the most recognised name in the industry with its annual live main event drawing in the likes of Matt Damon and Shane Warne, the World Series of Poker transfer their popularity online with the WSOP app. Together with a ‘play as guest’ function, the ‘play now’ button means that you are only ever a single tap away from having chips at your fingertips. You may also synchronise your Facebook account with the app so that you can play against your friends without the hassle of having to deal any cards! A unique feature of the WSOP app is its statistical tracking of other players; this allows you to gain an insight into your opponent’s style of play and implement strategies–based upon their statistics–to help you beat them. With a level-based system that allows you to rise up the stakes from Atlantic City to Las Vegas, you can develop your skills as you progress through the ranks to compete to become the best player online.

Ease of use: 5/5
Gameplay: 4/5
Variety: 4/5

>> Download WSOP Mobile from Google Play

Live Hold'em Poker Pro

Live Holdem Pro AppDragonplay's Live Poker Apps for Android & iOS
With over 25 million registered Android users, Dragonplay’s Live Hold’em Poker Pro app is one of the most played of its kind. With Facebook connectivity, friend lists and in-game chat, you are able to enjoy poker for the social experience that it should be. Another perk is that you start with 500,000 free chips–more than in any other free-to-play poker app–which means that you have plenty of room for error if you get unlucky on your first hand! You can also play a free daily lottery to be in with the chance of winning more chips to use in 5-max regular tables, Sit ‘N’ Go’s and shootout tournaments. Unlockable content such as fast-fold poker and a level-based system (extending as far as level 999) ensures that you can track your advancement as a player and have rewards to work towards. Much like IGG’s Poker Deluxe, tables are categorised by difficulty, while the weekly leaderboard displaying the biggest winners of the week means that you can compete with the rest of the world to reach the top of the game and become a poker pro.

Ease of use: 4/5
Gameplay: 4/5
Variety: 4/5

>> Download Live Hold'em Poker App from Google Play

VIP Poker - Play For Fun Poker On ANDroid

TinyCo’s VIP Poker is stripped of the frills that other developers offer; there is no Facebook connectivity, no gift shop and no player levels. While this might seem like a disappointment at first, it means that the focus is directed towards what matters: the playing of poker. Without these additional features, VIP Poker presents to the user an experience that is highly accessible and simple to use, allowing you to concentrate on playing your hand and thinking about the game itself rather than the extras around it. There is no registration process required and the ‘play now’ button in the main menu means that you can be playing poker in just a few seconds. The provision of slow, normal and fast games means that whether you are someone that likes to think for a while about their decisions, or rather if you are an action junkie who wants the excitement of a quick game, there is a game type for everybody. If you are looking for a no-nonsense approach to poker where all that matters is the cards in front of you, look no further than this app.

Ease of use: 5/5
Gameplay: 4/5
Variety: 3/5

>> Download VIP poker from Google Play
]]><![CDATA[Top 5 Free Poker Apps for iPhone & iPad]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:54:27 GMThttp://www.mobilepokerguide.com/blog/top-5-free-poker-apps-for-iphone-ipadPoker is one of the oldest games in the world. From its beginnings in ancient times, to todays - modern game, more people than ever are playing poker.  The game of poker is nothing like it used to be. If you wanted to test your skills, you had to find some dodgy place in a dark corner and play with unsavoury characters. Finding a game wasn’t all that easy. And if you did find a game, chances are, you wouldn’t feel all that safe.

Luckily we live in a modern age where playing poker is easier and more importantly, safer than ever!  We’ve come a long way from the tales of cowboys with Aces and guns up their sleeves. Now we can play mobile poker from just about anywhere we are in the world. We can play for absurd amounts of money at the highest stakes and risk millions in one hand. We can even play for free.

If you don’t have the cash, or the stomach to risk real cash, there’s plenty of fun poker apps that are free. The more popular ones are the poker apps for iPhone. There’s plenty to choose from, but not all are worth playing.

Zynga Poker - Play On iOS or Android Devices

Zynga Mobile Poker TablesZynga Mobile Poker Tables
Zynga is head and shoulders above most poker apps for the iPhone. Founded in 2007, Zynga is a publicly traded company on the stock market and has produced some of the top Facebook and mobile games. Games like Farmville, Words With Friends andZynga Poker.

The Zynga poker app is the most popular app for poker players. An estimated 350 million people have played Zynga Poker at some point in their life. This puts Zynga as the largest poker room in the world.

The app is intuitive and unlike other free poker apps, it keeps you entertained. Its very user friendly and easy to use. Zynga poker currently offers Texas Hold'em, Sit & Go's, Fast Fold games and shootout tournaments.  There’s no doubt that playing free poker with the Zynga Poker app will be one the easiest and fun things you do all day.

What separates this app from others is the way they actually make free poker fun and challenging. You can play regular table games against real people just like a normal poker game. But, you can also compete in challenges against friends on Facebook and even compete in VIP tournaments. This, along with other unique features gives the Zynga Poker app a leg up on the competition.

>> Download Zynga Poker from the App Store on iTunes

Fresh Deck Poker - Available On iPhone or Android

Fresh Deck iPhone PokerDownload the free Fresh Deck Poker App
The Fresh Deck Poker app, is definitely making a name for itself in the poker market. The “Fresh Deck” name suits this app as it brings a fresh look to an otherwise stale market. The graphics alone are reason enough to play poker for fun using this app.

Its creative style is cartoon like and is reminiscent of the old Full Tilt. The avatars are the best around and part of what makes the app so desirable. There are a few to choose from immediately to get you started. But you can also unlock new ones as you level up and complete challenges. This is another cool aspect of Fresh Deck that makes it worth playing.

This app was created by Idle Games. It started as a Facebook only app, but is now available across multiple platforms including an iOS version. You can play using your Facebook profile on all versions. This is good news if you’ve only been playing on Facebook and don’t want to lose all your chips and level ups.

The play is pretty straight forward. Just install, load and start playing. All the buttons are big enough to make fat fingering a thing of the past. There are 2 options of poker to choose from as well. You can play a straight up cash game. Or, try the sit n go format that play like a mini tournament.

>> Download Fresh Deck from the App Store on iTunes

Jawfish Mobile Poker - iOS Only Poker Site

JawFish iOS PokerJawFish Poker is only available on iPhone & iPad
The Jawfish Poker app is one of the more creative and possibly ingenious free poker apps on the market. The word is still out on the ingenious part, but you can decide for yourself once you play it.

Jawfish was created by professional poker player and former businessman – Phil Gordon. Gordon has deep roots in poker and creating a hot product. Before becoming a professional player, Gordon was part of the tech boom and helped create a multimillion dollar company. At the age of 27 he was retired and playing poker around the world.

Since then he has been creating and helping create poker related products with decent success. He was one of the original founders of Full Tilt and has the knowledge to produce a top notch poker product.

The Jawfish poker app was definitely made with the player in mind. After extensive research and development, the Jawfish app was launched in 2013 and gained immediate praise. It’s touted as a fast paced and addicting style of poker. It’s a tournament only format that forces you to go all in or fold.

The “All in or Fold” style of play is suited for all level of players and one of the more thrilling ways to play poker. It’s only available on the iOS in the Apple store, but there are still hundreds of thousands of players using this creative and fun free poker app.

>> Download JawFish Poker from the App Store on iTunes

Texas Hold'em Poker App - Play-For-Fun App

Texas Hold'em Poker AppTexas Hold'em & Tournaments on Smartphones
The name should clue you in as to what this app is about. It’s simple, straight forward and doesn’t disappoint. For those looking to play poker and not have to deal with some of the fancy, useless details that go along with inferior apps, the Texas Hold Em Poker app is just for you.

While its simplicity may not seem intriguing, it’s actually what this app has going for it. But don’t be fooled by the clean table layout, this app has more than enough features. You can compete against your friends, play in tournaments and more. The level up feature makes the replay value high on this app.

Some of the nicer options are the ability to use your own avatar giving it a personal feel. The Texas Hold Em poker app also remembers that some of you are on a phone. If you get a text during a hand, the app pauses your hand and lets you text without removing you from the table like other apps.

>> Download Texas Hold'em Poker from the App Store on iTunes

Play Celeb Poker - Texas Hold'em Poker Pro

This free poker app for the iOS has everything you need. Its theme is centered on celebrities and is actually called Celeb Poker. You can choose from many iconic celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Paris Hilton and others.

There are many ways to play on this app which means you should never get bored.
  • Texas Hold Em
  • Omaha
  • Tournaments
  • Sit N Go
The app allows you to play against friends and compete in daily challenges that let you earn free chips. By far, the coolest feature in this app is the ability to play multiple tables at once. In “Multi Table Mode”, you can play up to 3 tables at a time giving you one of the sickest poker experiences you will find in a free poker app.

The app was created by Viaden who have been in the social gaming and casino business for almost a decade now. Their software is used by over 10 million users worldwide which means you are playing with one of the best.

All of these free poker apps are available for the iOS operating system and work on iPhones, iPads and other Apple products. Aside from Jawfish Poker which is only on iOS, you can play the other free poker apps on Android operating systems as well.

>> Download Celeb Poker from the App Store on iTunes
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