Can a poker application which you will find through sites such as pokerapps.co.uk ever come close to the excitement of the real thing? Currently, due to Apple's no-gambling policy, you cannot gamble for money using any poker app, so for those of you for which the real thrill is winning (or losing!) money, then no poker apps for IPhone or android are really going to live up to your expectations, however good they are.
But once you have got your head around the fact that you cannot gamble for money, what other attractions do poker apps hold? Some apps, such as Live Poker by Zynga, the social gaming company, allow you to play with thousands of players online, and it offers integration with Facebook. The interface of this app, as with many of the latest ones, is similar to an on-line poker room, so if you enjoy poker for itself, and the thrill of winning without the gambling aspect, this could be good enough for you. Basically, poker apps are pure entertainment value. Playing on your IPhone is a great way to meet new people, challenge old friends, and kill time.
And of course, it keeps you well practiced in the art of poker, without the danger of losing money. It is a brilliant way to practise your hand and your theory.
You can do it anytime, anywhere, without losing your shirt!



