How do I start playing poker?

Our free Poker Software is available for download to Mac and PC devices. We’ve made it easy to play with and, for your security, adopted the same protection and encryption protocols used by most online banking systems. Ready to hit the tables? Just follow the simple steps below:

First, Download the Poker Software and select the appropriate operating system and device.
When prompted by the security warning asking to run the program, click 'Run' to continue. This will start the download.
Once the download has been completed, open the installer file from your saved location and follow any instructions that appear to complete the installation.

If you haven’t already registered an account with Bovada, you’ll need to do so before you can start playing. Click JOIN at the top of the screen to open an account with us. And if you're not familiar with how to play poker, click here for a handy guide.

IMPORTANT: We DO NOT have a mobile application available for download; however, you can add a 'Quick Link Access' to your mobile or tablet for a better mobile experience. To do this:

Mac/iOS - Once the mobile page has been loaded, long tap the address bar, on the opo-up menu, tap 'Add to Home Screen'.
Android - Once the mobile page has been loaded, tap the 3 dots at the top-right corner, then tap 'Add to Home Screen'.

Need some extra guidance? You can send us an email or chat live with one of our dedicated agents. We’re available 24/7 to help.