Poker Rooms Supporting Java
While every online poker room offers a
standalone Windows installable client, an instant in-browser option
like Java poker can be extremely valuable. Firstly, Java
poker allows online poker play, either for free or real money, from
any computer with an internet browser and Java installed. As Java
has become nearly ubiquitous in modern systems, this allows players
to access games from public shared computers that would normally
restrict installed software. Java poker rooms do not require an
additional download to play.
Java-supported poker rooms also allow
players to preview software without the hassle of going through an
entire installation process and cluttering up your machine.
Additionally, Java poker may be most useful for those with
alternative operating systems like Mac or Linux that are not offered
native software from the poker room. The majority of Java poker
rooms offer identical functionality to the standalone software,
including the same real-money or play-money cash games and
tournaments.
Below you'll find a complete up-to-date
listing of all Java poker rooms that support 100% browser-based
no-download gameplay. We also describe both the pros and cons to
playing online poker via Java, where US players are currently
supported, and where to find this oft-hidden feature at each poker
room.
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Playing
Online Poker Instantly with Java
Launching a Java poker client is a
simple process once the dedicated Java page is found on the
appropriate poker room. Inexplicable, instant-play options are
rarely publicized but can still be found at the poker rooms below by
following our instructions. Once the Java poker link is clicked, the
application will automatically launch within the browser. Most
likely, a prompt from Java will also confirm that you trust the
poker room to run the application. Once loaded, both the graphics,
features, cash games, and tournaments will be extremely similar, if
not identical, to the standalone software client. While some
advanced features and multi-tabling may not be available Java poker
is a viable option for instantly playing real-money poker from any
browser.
Advantages of Java-based poker
Offers real-money poker via any computer with Java installed.
Runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, or any alternative OS.
No software installation for each poker room.
Launched directly from web browser.
Disadvantages:
May not allow multi-table play.
Animations and advanced features may be simplified.
Availability is limited.
Poker rooms supporting Java
instant-play
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ABSOLUTE POKER
(full review).
From the
Absolute Poker homepage scroll
down the very bottom. The
second-to-last header will be "Play
Poker Online No Download Required".
Click the link under that and then
the big "Instant Play" button on the
next page. That will instantly
launch the
Absolute Poker Java poker client
and, after the resources are loaded,
the lobby will be available to
browse for cash games and
tournaments. Even with our years of
experience with the standalone
software, it's difficult to see or
feel a difference between it and the
Absolute Poker Java poker
option. Our new
Absolute Poker Java players also
receive an increased bonus of 150%.
All US players are accepted for
real-money play and direct checking
account deposits are supported.
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ULTIMATE BET
(full review).
This poker room is also on the
CEREUS network and, thus, supports a
very similar Java poker client. From
the
Ultimate Bet homepage find the
grouping of horizontal navigation
links above the copyright
information. One of them on the
middle line will be "Instant Play".
Click this link and then the big
"Instant Play" graphic on the
following page to open up the Java
poker client. Everything short of
multitable play and some niche
features that can be done on the
Ultimate Bet downloadable
software can be done on the Java
client. All US players are accepted
and our
Ultimate Bet Java player bonus
is currently 111%. Direct eCheck
checking account deposits are also
accepted from US players.
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PARTY POKER
(full review).
While it is not available for US
players,
Party Poker is still one of the
stronger choices overall and one of
the few with a Java poker client.
From the
Party Poker homepage there is a
small green "Instant Play" icon
underneath the main graphics. Click
this should immediately open the
Party Poker Anywhere client in a
new window.
Party Poker is still one of the
largest international poker rooms
with a weaker-than-average player
base and a busy tournament schedule.
Our new Java
Party Poker players receive a
100% bonus.
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