Poker Sites with Flash Clients
With more and more computing being done
on-the-go, on guest computers, and on alternative OSes the benefits
of Flash poker sites are clear. With no download required to
play a Flash poker client it can be launched within any browser that
supports Flash. Short of mobile phones that includes the vast
majority of web browsers, including those on Mac and Linux. Also,
because no installation is required Flash poker sites can be played
on shared computers.
While convenience and compatibility may
be the biggest draw of Flash poker it can be used as a full-featured
real-money software replacement. All Flash poker sites offer the
exact same real-money cash games and tournaments shown to software
players. Most Flash poker sites will also run a Flash design that
looks extremely similar to the standalone downloadable client. While
most in-browser Flash clients lack the ability to open multiple
tables other functions such as waiting lists, hand histories, and
custom table designs are supported.
Below we'll review the pros and cons of
Flash poker sites, which we define as a real-money poker room that
offers a Flash playing client, as well as highlight every supported
site and how to find the oft-hidden link to the service.
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How and Where to Play Flash Poker
The in-game Flash poker site experience
will vary depending on the room but actually launching the client is
extremely simple. Once players find the link to launch the Flash
poker client a new window launches and poker lobby should show up in
less than 10 seconds. Clicking on a cash game or tournament will
open the table within the same window. Because Flash poker can run
directly within a browser window no external applications need to
launch. If your Flash software needs to be updated you will be
prompted with an update message prior to loading the poker room.
These do not require restarts and are usually completed within 1-2
minutes.
Advantages of Flash poker
Requires no downloading or installing.
Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Only Flash and a web browser are needed.
Poker tables are the same as those on standalone software.
Disadvantages:
Very few poker rooms support Flash poker.
Multi-table play is usually not supported.
Poker sites offering no-download
Flash versions
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888POKER
(full review).
Not open to US players. Our custom
888Poker homepage has a large
"Instant Play" button, which will
take you to the Flash poker site
immediately upon clicking.
888Poker has one of the better
real-money Flash poker clients with
detailed table graphics and a
detailed lobby. Our Flash poker
players also receive an increased
100% bonus as well as $8 extra
instantly after registration.
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TITAN POKER
(full review).
Not open to US players. After
visiting the
Titan Poker homepage scroll down
to the bottom and find the "Flash
Poker" text link, which appears in
red. This will immediately launch
the Flash poker software for either
play money or real money. The Flash
version is very sharp and looks
identical to the installable
software. Our new
Titan Poker Flash players
receive an instant $20 bonus on any
deposit as well as 150% earned
through play.
US Flash Poker Sites
Unfortunately,
Bodog, the
only US poker room offering a Flash poker client, recently removed
their instant play service. However, players that also have Java
installed have a couple of additional options. Both
Absolute Poker and
Ultimate Bet have
fully-functioning no-download clients that run in-browser using
Java. Both accept all players from the US and offer real-money play.
For more complete information visit our
Java poker rooms page.
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For
those having trouble depositing in
the US visit our
US credit card for listings of
poker rooms that are guaranteed not
to block US cards.
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