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:
PokerStars.Net - Download iTUnes/Google Play
PokerStars.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
Ease of use: 4/5
Gameplay: 5/5
Variety: 5/5
>> Download PokerStars from Google Play
Texas Hold'em Poker Delux
Download 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
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 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
Ease of use: 5/5
Gameplay: 4/5
Variety: 4/5
>> Download WSOP Mobile from Google Play
Live Hold'em Poker Pro
Dragonplay'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
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
Ease of use: 5/5
Gameplay: 4/5
Variety: 3/5
>> Download VIP poker from Google Play
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