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888 Poker is a highly reputable online poker site offering both Instant Play and downloadable software. At this time, the downloadable version of 888 Poker only runs on Windows, which leaves Mac, Linux and Ubuntu users with the Instant Play software. However, savvy computer users will be able run 888 Poker Ubuntu without switching their operating system. This is possible through Wine, a Windows emulation program for Ubuntu. By installing 888 Poker under Wine, you'll have access to the same poker program enjoyed by Windows users.

Installing 888 Poker Ubuntu

Before installing 888 Poker on your Ubuntu computer, you'll need to take a few initial steps to get Wine downloaded and operational. Wine is open-source and free, meaning that you won't have to pay any sort of fee to play 888 Poker Ubuntu. The following steps will allow you to install Wine inside of Ubuntu:

1. Open the Synaptic program within Ubuntu.

2. Open Synaptic Settings.

3. Choose the Repositories tab.

4. Make sure that Universe is enabled. If it is not, click on it to toggle.

5. In the upper right search box, search for Wine.

6. This should reveal the most up-to-date version of Wine. Mark Wine for installation and choose Apply.

7. Wine should start downloading to your computer. An installer will open. Select the Applications folder when prompted to choose a destination.

Wine should now be successfully installed on your Ubuntu computer. The only remaining task is downloading and installing 888 Poker Ubuntu. This can be done by:

1. Visiting 888Poker.com.

2. Clicking on Download, located in the upper menu of the screen.

3. Choosing Applications -> Wine when prompted to pick an installation destination.

Next, double click on the installed 888 Poker application to open 888 Poker Ubuntu. You'll be prompted to create an 888 Poker account, which will be necessary for real money play.

888 Poker Instant Play

888 Poker offers Instant Play, browser-based software as an alternative to their downloadable software. Many Ubuntu users will find the Instant Play software desirable, as most of the differences between it and the downloadable version are cosmetic. Some Ubuntu users still prefer to run 888 Poker under Wine, as it prevents the need for a web browser to be running during poker play. You can access the 888 Poker Instant Play software by clicking the large Instant Play link on the 888 Poker homepage.

Both the Instant Play and downloadable versions of 888 Poker Ubuntu offer familiar poker software features, including hand history and poker statistics. One unique feature of 888 Poker Ubuntu is entitled Your Best Hand. This feature is extremely useful to beginners and intermediate poker players, as it displays the best possible poker hand you can complete given your hole cards.