INSTANT PLAY
Online poker with no download at Absolute Poker
"On the move or on a Mac - it doesn't matter. With no download necessary, you'll be enjoying a hand of Holdem in seconds."
A No Download Poker Game Option
With Absolute Poker's No Download Poker game, you can play online poker anywhere that has an internet connection. Our no download instant poker games are browser based. This means you can play Mac online poker or enjoy the game on your Linux machine without having to install the Absolute Poker software.
In addition to single-table games, our no-download poker now offers multi-table poker tournaments. This means that you can choose to jump in or out of a cash game with our instant poker option, or you can take a bigger pot with an online poker tournament that will net you more money.
There's no need to download software and Absolute Poker Instant Play works on a wide range of browsers and operating systems, including Mac and Linux.
New players looking to join in the Absolute Poker action with no download can create a username and password and make a deposit with us to start playing for real money. When you create a new account with us and start your bankroll, you'll get a 100% poker deposit bonus of up to $500. Existing players who are currently using our poker software can enjoy no download online poker with us using their existing Absolute Poker username and password, and account balance.
Check back with this page frequently. Absolute Poker is dedicated to making the best no download poker experience for its players and we're updating it constantly. In the near future, we plan to add Omaha and Stud poker in addition to our no download Texas Hold ‘Em poker games
Check Out Instant Play Anytime Anywhere!
- What is Instant Play?
Instant Play is a version of Absolute Poker that you can launch directly from your browser, without the need to download any game software. You can use your existing account to log in with the same username and password, and the same account balance.
- How can I play?
Click the Instant Play button and you can play all fun and real money ring games, and Hold'em Tournaments directly from any browser.
- If I play with Instant Play in my browser, am I able to play with other players using the download application?
Yes, with Instant Play you will be connected to the Absolute Poker network just like the normal downloadable game and you can play with the same players.
- Why play using Instant Play?
Instant Play allows you to play on a variety of platforms including Windows, Mac and Linux. Also you do not need to download the game application or any game updates. Every time you login using the Instant Play application you are using the latest update.
- How do I launch Instant Play?
Click on the Instant Play button
The game will load and you can start playing! Simply log in with your existing account, or create one if you still haven't.
- I get a "Do you trust this certificate" window every time I launch Instant Play. How can I stop this?
To avoid this window from popping up every time you launch Instant Play please follow these steps:
- Click on the Show Certificate button:

- Click on the Trust arrow, to display configuration options, and select "Always Trust" in both drop down menus.

- Click on the "Trust" confirmation button, and this window will stop appearing in future sessions.
- Click on the Show Certificate button:
- What operating systems are supported?
Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/ME/98se, Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or higher, and Linux are supported.
Which version of Java is required?
- Java Runtime Environment for Windows - http://www.java.com/en/download/windows_ie.jsp
- Java Runtime Environment for Mac OS - http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120209
- Java Runtime Environment for Linux - http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
- What are the system requirements for Instant Play?
At least 128 MB RAM and a minimum screen resolution of 800x600.
- What features of the downloadable application are not yet supported in Instant Play?
- Multi Player Blackjack
- Hot key options
- Instant hand replay
- Maximum 20 tables
- Cascade and Tiling tables
- Favorite Seat
- Different Table View
- Omaha, Stud and Mixed game Tournaments
- Am I able to deposit and withdraw funds from my Absolute Poker real money account using Instant Play?
Yes, you can make deposits and withdrawals to and from your Absolute Poker real money account just as you can with the downloadable version. The Absolute Poker Cashier is exactly the same in both the Instant Play and the downloadable versions.
- What is the difference between Instant Play and the PC downloadable version?
With Instant Play you do not have to download the application, you can play directly in your browser. You can use Instant Play on Mac OS, Linux, or Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win 2003, Win 2000, Win 98 SE).
The PC downloadable version offers all poker variations including Omaha, Stud and Razz as well as poker tournaments and Blackjack. The Instant Play and AP-MAC download application currently offer all types of ring games, Hold'em tournaments and single player Blackjack.
AP-MAC (our downloadable Mac version) offers the same games as the Instant Play version, but will be installed on your computer for convenient access through a game client, instead of through your browser.
- Why can't I run one of the downloadable versions and the Instant Play version at the same time on the same computer?
As a security measure, you can only run one Absolute Poker game application on a machine at a given time. This restriction also applies to the downloadable version in that you can run at most one downloadable Absolute Poker application at a time. Please note that whether you choose to use the Instant Play or downloadable versions of our game, you can open several poker ring game tables at the same time.

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