Party Poker Download / Compatibility Review

Downloading Party Poker on Mac / Windows OS / Android / iOS

PartyPoker was founded in 2001. It is a founder member of the European Gaming and Betting Association, and for many years was the leading destination for online poker players.  This changed with the UIGEA legislation of 2006, which saw it drop its US players. Today it is still one of the third most popular Internet-based poker sites and it has had over 30 million downloads since its inception. It brings lots of games and limits, including Texas Hold'em, Omaha 8 or Better, Omaha High, Stud 8 or High, and Seven Card Stud. There is a relatively easy level of competition, which makes Party Poker a superb choice for new poker players. In any case, there is an excellent Poker School from which you can acquire great skills.

PartyPoker Software

PartyPoker runs on proprietary software that is solid, simple, and clean, and boasts some of the fastest speeds online. Players get a reliable and fully functional software with excellent statistics and graphics. It sports traditional options and features like hand histories, player notes, and preferred seating, and also additional advanced options like multi-tabling, fully customizable and resizable tables, as well as deal making on the final tournament tables. You can play as many as 4 tables at the same time, and the "Auto-Resize" option will enable you to resize all open tables to fit your screen.

PartyPoker's software client has universal compatibility with all operating systems. It is available in the download version for Windows and the instant play version for Mac and Linux.

PartyPoker Download for Windows

The PartyPoker Windows download works on Windows XP and all other versions of Windows operating system above it. Basically, the minimum download system requirements are 100MHz Pentium Processor, 512Mb RAM, 18Mb disc space, and 800x600 screen resolution for Windows XP version. Those recommended are for Windows 7, and they include 200MHz Pentium Processor, 1024Mb RAM, 18Mb disc space, and a screen resolution of 1024x768.

How do I download PartyPoker Software for Windows?

The PartyPoker Windows download is a straightforward procedure that takes place in minutes. Go to the poker site's website and click on the "Play Now" tab. As a precaution against file corruption during the download process, save instead of running the download file. When the download is complete, a set up window will appear and you should select your preferred language before clicking on "continue" to start the installation process. In about one minute, the log-in and lobby screens will appear and you can either log in or "Create an Account" if you are new to PartyPoker. The final step before you play the money games is funding your account.

Rather than use a dial-up connection when playing, you should use a dedicated ADSL connection for the sake of connectivity stability and security.

PartyPoker Download for Mac

In 2011, PartyPoker finally released a poker download for Mac. Before then, Mac users had to either use the Windows emulator alongside the Windows download or the instant play version of PartyPoker Anywhere.

The PartyPoker for Mac client works on all Macintosh operating system versions from 10.5. You should have an Intel processor-based Mac, MacBook, or iMac running a news OS like Leopard, Snow Leopard, or OSX Lion. The client offers only cash games and is not as comprehensive as its counterpart, the Windows download. At the moment, Multi Table or Sit and Go tournaments are still lacking. However, you'll find Texas Hold'em and Omaha ring games, as well as features like a brand new Mac specific UI and functionality, rich avatars and animations, and multi-tabling up to 24 tables.

Instant Play/ No Download

You can play the no download option on any computer by clicking on "Play on your Browser" on the PartyPoker home page. The software has compatibility with Chrome v3.5 and above, Internet Explorer v7 and above, Safari v4 and above, Firefox v3.5 and above, and Opera v9 and above. You must also have Oracle Java SE 5.0 or above. The features you won't find here include table resizing/ cascading, dealer options on the tables, facility for setting up private tables, and table filters.

PartyPoker Mobile Gaming

PartyPoker recently joined the mobile gaming arena by developing a platform that supports Android tablets and devices. The poker room launched a free Android app that has Texas Hold'em cash game, multi-language options, quick seat lobby, real money and play money tables, and fastforward game play. This PartyPoker mobile app is still in the beta stage. There is also an iOS app on the way.

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