Party Poker Anywhere

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Party Poker Anywhere - Using Party Poker's Browser-Based Games

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Party Poker Anywhere is a beta version of Party Poker's instant play, browser-based software. With Party Poker Anywhere, you can play real money cash games, Sit and Go's, and multi-table tournaments. Although Party Poker Anywhere isn't quite as feature-rich as their downloadable client, it allows compatibility with Mac and Linux computers and gives users the ability to play Party Poker even if they aren't using their home computer. To play Party Poker Anywhere, simply to go to PartyPoker.com and click Instant Play.

Features Missing From Party Poker Anywhere

It's important to note that Party Poker Anywhere is missing some useful features when compared to the downloadable Party Poker software. Read below for a listing of features that aren't yet included in Party Poker Anywhere.

• Filterable tables
• Buddy lists and buddy searching
• Hand history tool
• Table search functionality
• Private tables
• Dealer options (such as card colors)
• Network status
• Cascading and tiling of tables
• Player notes
• Player statistics
• Chat box

Advantages of Party Poker Anywhere

Despite these shortcomings, there are a lot of reasons to use Party Poker Anywhere instead of the downloadable software. First, you can access Party Poker anywhere from any computer, with any operating system. Mac and Linux users will find that Party Poker anywhere is currently their only option for Party Poker's online card room. In addition, you don't have do download a single thing. This means that you can play Party Poker Anywhere on an office computer, public computer or other computer that has downloading disabled.

Party Poker Anywhere is also faster to gain access to. Since you don't have to download or install any software, you can jump right into the action with a few clicks in your web browser. Party Poker Anywhere might also be more likely to work on older computers that have limited hard drive space or lower systems specs. Slower internet connections will also be less strained by Party Poker Anywhere.

Disadvantages of Party Poker Anywhere

In addition to the aforementioned functionalities missing from Party Poker Anywhere, there are a few aesthetic differences between the two versions. The downloadable Party Poker software has richer graphics and smoother animations than Party Poker Anywhere, which might create a more enjoyable experience for the download version's users. In addition, the downloadable software launches as a unique application separate from your web browser, which some users will prefer.

Party Poker Anywhere System and Software Requirements

To run Party Poker Anywhere, you'll need one of the following operating systems:

• Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7
• Mac OS 9, X, or better
• Linux

To run Party Poker Anywhere, you'll also need one of the following web browsers:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
• Apple Safari 1.3 or higher
• Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher

In addition, you'll need one of the following versions of Java installed on your computer:

• Microsoft JVM
• Sun JVM version 1.4 or 1.5
• IBM JVM
• MRJ 2.2.5 (for Mac users)

Your hardware will also have to meet the following requirements

• Monitor resolution of 800 x 600 as well as 8-bit color depth
• 128 MB or more of RAM
• Sound card for audio (optional)

Party Poker Anywhere represents a great alternative to Party Poker's downloadable software that works regardless of your operating system or ability to download software. Be aware that Party Poker Anywhere is still in its beta stage. If you have issues with the Party Poker Anywhere software, contact Party Poker's support staff for assistance.

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