Bet365 Poker Linux

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Bet365 Poker Linux - How Linux Users can Access Bet365

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Poker at Bet365 is currently available to Linux players by two specific means. Though the free software download is not compatible with Linux operating systems, that has not stopped Linux players from finding ways to enjoy the line up of games at Bet365.

Instant Play Flash Version

At the Bet365 homepage, players have the main choice of Download Now to access the software poker client or Instant Flash Play. Linux users running standard Linux systems need to choose the Instant Play option to access Bet365 poker games. Real money games are available and players can set up regular player accounts, participate in the VIP program, ring games, tournaments, freerolls and satellites as full members. Players enjoy the benefit of getting into games more quickly without having to wait for software to load or install. Instant play games on a Bet365 account are also accessible from any computer with internet access.

The major limitations to the instant play version are few:

• Not all the tournaments are available for instant play poker players, but the vast majority are still accessible
• Some older versions of Adobe Flash Player (especially version 5) may have problems running the games
• Players may not be able to use all the software features such as player search, buddy lists and table tiling

The Bet365 Poker instant play version uses flash play software to run the games through a compatible web browser. These five browsers are supported through Bet365 Poker:

• Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and later versions
• Safari 2.0 and later
• Internet Explorer from version 5.5 and on
• Opera 9.01
• AOL

Players may need to enable cookies for their browser or adjust firewall settings to allow access to the Bet365 website if the computer security settings are very thoroughly configured.

Using PC Compatible Programs

The second option for Linux users is to utilize a bridging program allowing access to Windows-based programs. The most accessible compatibility program on the web these days is Wine 1.0.1, which was designed for Linux, Mac and computer users running operating systems other than Windows.

Wine 1.0.1 is a form of PC emulator, which allows users to effectively run Windows programs through the Wine program on a computer without a Windows-based system. Wine was designed specifically with this function in mind. It is not a Virtual PC requiring the full Windows operating system. Linux players at many online poker forums recommend Wine as the best means to access the full software download versions of the Bet365 poker room software client, which is otherwise only operable on PCs and Windows systems.

To effectively use Wine to play poker at Bet365 Poker with the full software version, players should follow these steps to access the programs.

1. Download Wine 1.0.1 from the Wine website.
2. Install Wine on your Linux computer and open it.
3. Download the Bet365 Poker client file and install it on your computer.
4. From within Wine, open the Bet365 poker.exe file to start running the poker program.

With these two options, Linux players should be able to consistently, regularly access their desired quantity and quality of poker games hosted by Bet365. Linux-based players with an established Bet365 Poker account, or those setting one up, can make deposits, access live games, follow personal statistics and participate in the Bet365 community. In either the Instant Play version or by running Wine for the Bet365 standard poker client software, Linux players are welcome and encouraged at Bet365 Poker.

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