Following 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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PKR 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.

​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.

Mobile 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.

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. 

Whether 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.

Fast-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. 

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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Playing 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:

The 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:

Poker 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.