No Download Poker

Even though most online poker sites require players to download and run software from their computers, there are still several no download poker rooms available that run straight from your internet browser. Possible reasons for needing an instant-play option include using a public computer where downloading software isn't an option or playing on secondary operating systems like Mac or Linux.

The following poker rooms offer no download poker in the form of a Java or Flash console within a browser window. They typically have 100% compatibility with all IE versions, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Opera, and any other browser supporting Java and/or Flash. Even though there are no downloads, players can participate in the same real-money games and tournaments as software players. Below are our top picks for no download poker rooms:

#1 CHOICE
Absolute Poker has recently launched a no-download poker client for use by any players with an internet browser. Due to the fact that Absolute Poker is open to US players and is offering a 150% bonus to our new players this is currently our top no-download choice.

The Absolute Poker no-download client can be found by finding the "free online poker no download required" link at the bottom-middle of the Absolute Poker homepage. This is a Java no-download version and has all the real money games and tournaments of the full software client.

Absolute Poker also runs a large amount of freerolls and regular promotions to reward frequent players. View our full Absolute Poker review to learn more about this poker room.

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Available to US Players.

#2 CHOICE
Ultimate Bet is another strong US-friendly poker room with a Java-enabled no-download option. The full poker room, including all cash games and tournaments, is available through the no-download feature at Ultimate Bet.

Visit the Ultimate Bet homepage and find the text links at the top-middle of the page under the collection of logos. Near the right side of the middle text line you'll find the Instant Play link, which will launch Ultimate Bet poker without a download.

Ultimate Bet is one of the more popular US poker rooms and our no-download players receive an extra 111% bonus. Also, view our Ultimate Bet review for more details.

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Available to US Players.

#3 CHOICE
888Poker offers poker without a download via a Flash poker client that has been popular with Mac, Linux, and dial-up players for several years. Although 888Poker isn't available for US players they have one of the loosest player bases online.

The 888Poker no-download option is also extremely easy to find with a special "Instant Play" button visible at our custom 888Poker homepage

New 888Poker no-download players coming through our site also receive an increased 50% instant cash bonus, which can be used immediately at the tables. Players earn an additional additional 75% bonus for a total of 125%. Read our full Pacific Poker review for more information.

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Not open to US players.

#4 CHOICE
Party Poker has also made available a new browser-based option for poker without downloading. The Java client, called Party Poker Anywhere, can be found near the middle of the Party Poker homepage by looking for the green "Instant Play" icon.

Party Poker Anywhere features the same real-money games and most of the same graphical features of the full software client. This on-demand service works with virtually any Java-supported browser.

Party Poker is not open to US players but is one of the most popular international poker rooms with a large tournament schedules and hundreds of active cash games. Our new Party Poker players receive a 100% cash bonus, up to $500. Read our full Party Poker review for more information.