Real Money Android Poker Apps

Mobile is a booming industry. So it comes as no surprise that poker sites are starting to create versions of their software to be compatible with Android phones and tablets.

If you're an Android user, you are in luck, too. There are more real money poker sites available to you compared to Apple, Blackberry and Windows users. What's more is that even if you cannot find an app, you can still play from your browser. I cover that in more detail below.

The following is our list of the best Android poker sites and gambling sites. Visit a site to get started right away, or read on to learn more about playing poker on your Android device.

What You Need to Know About Playing Poker on Your Android Phone/Tablet

Below I cover the most commonly asked questions about how to play poker on Android tablets and phones.

Is Getting Started Easy?

It is very easy.

The best way to get started is to see if the poker site you want to play at has an app of their software. If they have a dedicated mobile page you’ll find it there. The app may be located inside the Android app store, too.

Alternatively, some sites will ask you to give them your phone number and country. Once you do that they will send you the games or download of their poker site to your phone.

If the poker site you want to play at doesn’t have a dedicated app, the plus side to having an Android device is that you can play from your browser. The majority of poker sites use flash and java to create their games, and mobile devices like Apple and Blackberry don’t support them. Android does. The only downside to this approach is that the browser version isn't usually mobile friendly -- so everything will be sized for a desktop.

Can I Play Real Money Poker on My Android

You can play real money games from your Android phone and tablet.

However, US players are going to have a tougher time because there are fewer sites that both accept US players and have Android apps. So US Android players will most likely have to play from their browser. Of course, if you play other games too, like blackjack or sportsbetting, then you shouldn't have too many problems finding an app. There are plenty of mobile friendly casinos and sportsbooks. It’s just taking longer for poker to get there (especially for Americans).

Beyond the app issue, finding a real money poker site is easy enough. We share our recommendations on this page (and the entire site). These sites are recommended because they’re safe, have a large variety of games and deposit options. If you decide to play elsewhere these are the most important things to look for. Mobile only bonuses are always a plus, too.

Last – once you do get started playing poker on your Android, you’ll want to be careful. Since the buttons are smaller it is very easy to misclick and bet too much, or play/fold a hand you didn’t want to. I suggest playing a couple hands of play (free) money poker until you're comfortable with the layout and buttons.

How Do I Make a Deposit From My Android Device?

Assuming the poker site lets you make a deposit from your phone, the deposit process should be identical to making a deposit from your desktop computer. Just visit your cashier, choose your deposit method and enter your information.

That said, not every poker site lets you make deposits from your tablet/phone as a safety precaution.

Is Mobile Poker Secure?

It is.

Like I said above, many poker sites won’t let you handle your banking from your Android device. In fact, many of them won’t even let you save your passwords to your phone.

To increase your security you should choose difficult passwords that use a combination of words, letters and numbers. And change it regularly. Furthermore, I recommend using security keys if the poker site offers them. That will add another layer of protection.

At the end of the day it all comes down to where you play, though. So for the best experience I recommend sticking to our trusted sites listed in the table above.