Mac Poker Online

Over the course of the past decade, the online poker community has expanded tremendously. The success of Apple with the ipod and iphone has allowed Mac computers to become more and more affordable and as a result, the demand for Mac compatible online poker options has steadily risen. Many online poker sites are now offering a Mac downloadable version of software and those that don't, very well may offer an instant-play version that Mac users can take advantage of. The Mac downloadable software for the online poker sites that offer it provides the same functionality and customizable features and options as the Windows counterpart.

Downloadable Software

Online poker sites that offer Mac downloadable software should have a link on their website for players wishing to choose this option. If not, players can always conduct a basic web search for "XXXXX Poker for Mac." This will provide players with the information they need and the search results should have a direct link to the online poker site's Mac download page.

Players that are playing at online poker sites in which a Mac downloadable version is available along with an instant-play version should highly consider using the downloadable version. This is largely due to the added functionality and features that are available with downloadable online poker site software. For example, instant-play normally does not allow for table resizing and therefore, multi-tabling can be very difficult.

Instant-Play

Players that may be playing on a computer where they do not desire to download and install any additional software or are in a hurry may want to consider online poker instant-play versions. Many online poker sites may have instant-play serving as the only option for Mac and Linux users. The ease of using instant-play is remarkable. The only real requirements usually are that the player has an updated version of their Internet browser, meaning nothing ancient and an updated version of Flash. Instant-play versions will be launched in an Internet browser window and are entirely played within the browser. Online poker sites that offer instant-play will have a link to launch the instant-play version on the home page of their website typically.

Mac Poker Sites

Full Tilt Poker - Downloadable

Bodog Poker - Instant-Play

Ultimate Bet - Downloadable, Instant-Play

Party Poker - Instant-Play

Absolute Poker - Downloadable, Instant-Play

888 Poker - Instant-Play

Pokerstars - Downloadable