Instant play poker - no download poker

Online poker sites are doing their best to satisfy every single client. Not to the least it does refer to the software quality: the software is developed to fit different platforms and operational systems so that users could have access to any games anywhere without any troubles.

Far from everyone is aware that many online poker sites have instant play versions of their real money poker software (it’s called poker through browser or flash poker). This is a fine alternative to downloadable poker clients’ versions (see more at free online poker clients for windows section). The ability to use your browser for real money poker game became real thanks to flash technologies, which are supported by the majority of operational systems available for ordinary Internet users. You do not need to download anything in order to play poker. So you do not need to try to download flash poker, the only thing you have to do is to install one of web-browsers on your computer, which can be later used for Internet surfing.

Poker without download

Poker without download is very convenient. But it’s worth mentioning that browser versions of poker clients (instant play versions) lack in some functions in comparison with downloadable analogues. For example when playing poker in browser, you might not find all the games of stakes available in downloadable versions. For example, a number of poker rooms, which allow browser versions, do not let play cash games or certain freerolls to be played in browser. Flash versions of poker clients can also have an obvious disadvantage in graphics. Also not every poker room allows financial transactions through web-surfers (deposits and cash outs).

That’s why we strongly recommend to use ordinary downloadable clients first and foremost for your PC or laptop, as they are equipped with all the functions necessary and all the security systems and etc. Secondly, choose mobile versions of poker clients (see poker for Android or poker for iOS), and browser versions should be left for cases of extreme necessity only. These cases are:

• You’ve failed to download and install poker room software on your computer
• You have Linux operational system
• You use another computer for poker and do not want to litter it with odd files. Moreover, you can clear the browser story without any trace so that nobody will find out that you’ve entered any poker sites. Some browsers also have 'incognito' mode, which simply gets rid of all history notes.

This section of our website will help you find all the best and safest poker rooms that enable to play poker without download (using your browser) along with information, how to use them for each poker room.

Flash poker - FAQ

Which browser is the best for poker game?

Any of the most popular web-browsers can be used for poker game, however, do not forget that it should be updated to the latest version. You can play poker using Opera, Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari and etc.

Is it safe to play online poker without download?

Yes, it's safe. Otherwise poker sites would not let users to have access to their real money games through web-browsers.

What is the maximum number of tables to play in flash-versions?

Usually, flash versions of poker clients put limits on the number of tables available for the game for one person. The maximum number of tables can vary from 4 to 8.

Can you use your mobile phone to play through instant play poker software?

Probably, yes, you can use your phone to play poker through the browser. However, we recommend you to stick to the specially developed mobile poker versions as they are more functional and specially built to the game from your mobile phone.

Do you have to download poker browser version?

No, you don’t. Browser poker is called browser because it doesn’t require any download (i.e. no download poker). In fact, poker room browser version is a plain web site, which has everything already, installed, that may come in handy when playing games.

Can you use Hold'em Manager when playing real money poker in browser?

Unfortunately, the answer to the question is no. You cannot use any other specialized software when playing browser poker.

Can you play no download poker free without making any deposits?

Yes, you can do this. In order to do this, you need to use false chips game mode. Moreover, poker room 888 Poker offers all new players, who previously haven't had an account at the poker room, to get a free $88 no deposit bonus for the game, with no need to make a deposit (simply for registration).

Where can you play poker without download?

Choose any of the poker sites, listed in this section, and start using it for the poker game through your browser. This section of our website provides a list of safe poker rooms, which spend lots of money to keep their software safe and the game comfortable.