Ultimate Bet Ubuntu

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When it comes to Internet poker, most online card rooms leave Ubuntu users out in the cold. Unfortunately, the Ubuntu operating system just isn't popular enough at this time for online poker sites to devote development time to creating online poker software that runs natively on Ubuntu. Fortunately, there are couple of ways around this with Ultimate Bet. You can either run UB directly in a web browser with their Instant Play software, or install the UB download on your computer under Wine, a free application that lets you execute programs designed for Windows.

Installing Ultimate Bet Ubuntu

In order to install Ultimate Bet on your Ubuntu OS computer, you'll first need to install Wine. Follow the steps listed below to complete the installation.

1. In Ubuntu, open Synaptic
2. Look under Settings, then Repositories. Click on "Universe" to enable it.
3. Search for Wine. Click on Wine, mark it for Installation, and click on Apply.
4. Now that Wine is installed on your computer, direct your web browser to UltimateBet.com
5. Download the Windows version of Ultimate Bet from the UB website.
6. When asked to choose an installation destination for Ultimate Bet, place the application under Application -> Wine.

You'll now be able to run Ultimate Bet as a separate application on your Ubuntu computer through Wine. This will allow you to take full advantage of the Ultimate Bet software with options such as 20 table multi-tabling, resizable tables, tiling and cascading, alternate table views and more. Using the downloadable software also gives you full access to Omaha, Stud and Mixed Game tournaments - things that you won't find in the Instant Play version of UB.

Instant Play Ultimate Bet Ubuntu

If you'd rather not download any additional software to your computer or if you don't feel that you possess the computer know-how to install Wine, you can try playing Ultimate Bet's Instant Play software, which works directly in your web browser. Although UB Instant Play is missing many of the features listed above, you'll still have access to cash games in all of UB's game types as well as Hold 'em tournaments. To use UB Instant Play, simply go to UltimateBet.com and click on Instant Play. UB Instant Play has several advantages when compared to their downloadable software, such as:

• The ability to play UB regardless of your computer or operating system
• The fact that you don't have to download anything to your computer
• Quick, easy access to online poker

Although it might be challenging to download and install Ultimate Bet on your Ubuntu computer, it's worth it for individuals who don't want to change operating systems and sacrifice the Ubuntu experience only to play online poker. It is advisable to try the Instant Play version of Ultimate Bet on Ubuntu first. If you find yourself missing the additional features available through the UB download, feel free to experiment with installing the program under Wine and enjoy the complete UB package.