Frequently Asked Questions
Mobile poker apps are a relatively new thing in the world of online gaming and even players who have considerable experience with desktop-based clients tend to get lost and confused when dealing with Android software of this kind. Therefore, I have prepared this FAQ section to address this issue – hopefully, it will help you better understand what to expect and what are the most common features and limitations of such apps.
Q: What are the key differences between Android and desktop-based apps?
A: Mobile poker apps tend to offer a limited range of features, often focusing on one or two poker variants – nevertheless, the general functionality in table mode tends to remain fairly similar.
Q: Can I play bitcoin poker on my iPhone or Samsung Galaxy?
A: Yes. A number of online poker sites have now accept bitcoin. Bitcoin poker rooms like BetCoin and Nitrogen Sports welcome real money players from the United States of America and are compatible with both iOS and Android.
Q: Are there any United States friendly mobile poker rooms?
A: Yes, a number of real money mobile poker sites now accept players from the United States. These apps are compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone devices. Please visit our United States Mobile Poker Rooms section for full details.
Q: Is play money mode available on most apps?
A: Yes, the apps that don’t come with a play money mode are few and far between. The play money mode is a crucial feature in mobile apps, as it allows the player to become familiar with the new interface without risking his or her funds.
Q: Are there any real-money poker apps for the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet?
A: Yes, the Amazon Kindle Fire is basically just an Android tablet so you shouldn't have any problems using it to play poker. You won't find real money poker apps in the Amazon Appstore so you'll either need to play "Instant Poker" from the tablets browser or enable Non-Amazon Appstore apps. We've written this article, which goes into a little more detail on the subject.
Q: Do any Android poker sites accept Bitcoin?
A: Yes, a growing number of mobile poker rooms are now accepting Bitcoin for both withdrawals and deposits from player accounts. Many of these are unregulated so we would recommend that you use Nitrogen Poker who were one of the early pioneers of Android poker and have an excellent reputation for honesty and security.
Q: Do any of the sites featured on this site offer rakeback?
A: Yes, while most poker rooms do not offer their players rooms, a couple of the mobile compatible rooms listed on this site do offer rakeback to their players. Currently Terminal Poker (Full Details Here) offers 35% rakeback paid weekly, while U.S. facing poker room, Carbon Poker (Read More), offer rakeback on a sliding scale depending on the size of the pot.
Q: What is the most popular poker variant?
A: Texas Hold’em is definitely the most popular poker variant at the moment and most apps don’t even offer other games. Some apps expand the selection of available options, allowing you to take part in tournaments or play pot-limit or fast-fold versions of the game.
Q: Does this mean other poker variants like Omaha aren’t currently available?
A: Absolutely not! If you’re an Omaha or 7-Card Stud player, you definitely will be able to find something to suit your taste. Nevertheless, you’ll have to put more effort into searching for the right app… or simply consult the review section of this site.
Q: Are player pools shared between platforms?
A: If you’ve downloaded an app developed by an established, traditional online poker company than you should definitely expect to compete against desktop-based users. However, if you would like to play against other mobile users only, there is a number of new mobile poker rooms that will suit your needs in this respect.
Q: Do I get the same range of bonus offers as desktop-based clients?
A: Absolutely. What’s more, plenty of operators offer mobile-exclusive programs to attract more players, so if anything you’d have a slight edge as a mobile player in this regard.
Q: Is multi-tabling possible with Android poker apps?
A: Unfortunately, most apps aren’t sophisticated enough to allow multi-tabling. Nevertheless, there are a few exceptions to this rule, but in such cases the number of tables you can play is usually extremely limited when compared with desktop-based clients.
Q: I want to learn how to play poker. Are there any app that will teach me?
A: Yes, there are a wide variety of poker school apps available for both iOS and Android devices. These poker tutor apps are geared towards both beginners who just want to learn the basic rules of Texas Hold'em and Omaha and more advanced players who want to master more advanced topics like poker strategy. You can find a comprehensive guide in our Poker Tutorial Apps section.
Q: How do I download a mobile poker app?
A: Most rooms provide multiple ways of downloading their Android apps. Usually, all you have to do is to scan a QR code, send them a text message or simply follow the link provided on their site. Unfortunately, you cannot download any real money gambling apps directly from Google Play. We wrote a blog post here explaining why.
Q: What kind of a mobile device do I need to run Android poker apps?
A: Most mobile poker apps aren’t very tough on your hardware, so generally speaking any mobile device capable of running Android 2.2 should be more than enough.
Q: Do any of these mobile gaming sites accept PayPal?
A: Yes, PayPal is the most popular e-wallet in the world so most online and mobile gambling sites make every effort to accept deposits and facilitate withdrawals via PayPal. There are various restrictions depending on which country you live in, visit our PayPal guide for full details.
Q: What are the key differences between Android and desktop-based apps?
A: Mobile poker apps tend to offer a limited range of features, often focusing on one or two poker variants – nevertheless, the general functionality in table mode tends to remain fairly similar.
Q: Can I play bitcoin poker on my iPhone or Samsung Galaxy?
A: Yes. A number of online poker sites have now accept bitcoin. Bitcoin poker rooms like BetCoin and Nitrogen Sports welcome real money players from the United States of America and are compatible with both iOS and Android.
Q: Are there any United States friendly mobile poker rooms?
A: Yes, a number of real money mobile poker sites now accept players from the United States. These apps are compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone devices. Please visit our United States Mobile Poker Rooms section for full details.
Q: Is play money mode available on most apps?
A: Yes, the apps that don’t come with a play money mode are few and far between. The play money mode is a crucial feature in mobile apps, as it allows the player to become familiar with the new interface without risking his or her funds.
Q: Are there any real-money poker apps for the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet?
A: Yes, the Amazon Kindle Fire is basically just an Android tablet so you shouldn't have any problems using it to play poker. You won't find real money poker apps in the Amazon Appstore so you'll either need to play "Instant Poker" from the tablets browser or enable Non-Amazon Appstore apps. We've written this article, which goes into a little more detail on the subject.
Q: Do any Android poker sites accept Bitcoin?
A: Yes, a growing number of mobile poker rooms are now accepting Bitcoin for both withdrawals and deposits from player accounts. Many of these are unregulated so we would recommend that you use Nitrogen Poker who were one of the early pioneers of Android poker and have an excellent reputation for honesty and security.
Q: Do any of the sites featured on this site offer rakeback?
A: Yes, while most poker rooms do not offer their players rooms, a couple of the mobile compatible rooms listed on this site do offer rakeback to their players. Currently Terminal Poker (Full Details Here) offers 35% rakeback paid weekly, while U.S. facing poker room, Carbon Poker (Read More), offer rakeback on a sliding scale depending on the size of the pot.
Q: What is the most popular poker variant?
A: Texas Hold’em is definitely the most popular poker variant at the moment and most apps don’t even offer other games. Some apps expand the selection of available options, allowing you to take part in tournaments or play pot-limit or fast-fold versions of the game.
Q: Does this mean other poker variants like Omaha aren’t currently available?
A: Absolutely not! If you’re an Omaha or 7-Card Stud player, you definitely will be able to find something to suit your taste. Nevertheless, you’ll have to put more effort into searching for the right app… or simply consult the review section of this site.
Q: Are player pools shared between platforms?
A: If you’ve downloaded an app developed by an established, traditional online poker company than you should definitely expect to compete against desktop-based users. However, if you would like to play against other mobile users only, there is a number of new mobile poker rooms that will suit your needs in this respect.
Q: Do I get the same range of bonus offers as desktop-based clients?
A: Absolutely. What’s more, plenty of operators offer mobile-exclusive programs to attract more players, so if anything you’d have a slight edge as a mobile player in this regard.
Q: Is multi-tabling possible with Android poker apps?
A: Unfortunately, most apps aren’t sophisticated enough to allow multi-tabling. Nevertheless, there are a few exceptions to this rule, but in such cases the number of tables you can play is usually extremely limited when compared with desktop-based clients.
Q: I want to learn how to play poker. Are there any app that will teach me?
A: Yes, there are a wide variety of poker school apps available for both iOS and Android devices. These poker tutor apps are geared towards both beginners who just want to learn the basic rules of Texas Hold'em and Omaha and more advanced players who want to master more advanced topics like poker strategy. You can find a comprehensive guide in our Poker Tutorial Apps section.
Q: How do I download a mobile poker app?
A: Most rooms provide multiple ways of downloading their Android apps. Usually, all you have to do is to scan a QR code, send them a text message or simply follow the link provided on their site. Unfortunately, you cannot download any real money gambling apps directly from Google Play. We wrote a blog post here explaining why.
Q: What kind of a mobile device do I need to run Android poker apps?
A: Most mobile poker apps aren’t very tough on your hardware, so generally speaking any mobile device capable of running Android 2.2 should be more than enough.
Q: Do any of these mobile gaming sites accept PayPal?
A: Yes, PayPal is the most popular e-wallet in the world so most online and mobile gambling sites make every effort to accept deposits and facilitate withdrawals via PayPal. There are various restrictions depending on which country you live in, visit our PayPal guide for full details.
