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Everest Poker is a popular online card room known for large bonuses, frequent real money tournaments and diverse software features. Currently, Everest Poker does not officially support the Linux operating system in any way, and they haven't made available an Instant Play version of their software. However, this won't stop Linux users from using the Everest Poker software. By downloading and installing Wine, a popular Windows emulation platform created for Linux, Linux users can run the downloadable version of Everest Poker without switching to a new OS.

Installing Everest Poker Linux

If you haven't done so previously, now is the time to install Wine, a free and open-source emulation program that facilitates the use of Windows applications in Linux. The entire download and installation process will only take a few minutes with a fast Internet connection.

• 1. Open Synaptic on your Linux computer.
• 2. Find the Settings section for Synaptic.
• 3. Find the Universe option and make sure it is enabled by selecting it.
• 4. Search for the application "Wine."
• 5. View the search results to locate the most recent version of Wine.
• 6. Click on Wine to prepare it for installation.
• 7. Click Apply.
• 8. Observe as Wine downloads and installs to your computer. Make sure to save the program in your Applications folder or another familiar area.

Your Linux computer is now prepared to run Windows applications, including Everest Poker Linux. You can download Everest Poker by visiting their home page at EverestPoker.com. Click the Download button and wait for the download to complete. Open the installer and place the Everest Poker application inside of the Wine folder on your computer.

By creating a registered account on EverestPoker.com, you'll be ready to participate for play chips or real money at the Everest Poker online card room.

Everest Poker Linux Features and Game Types

Linux users who run the downloadable Windows version of Everest Poker through Wine will have access to a full range of game types, including the following:

• Texas Holdem
• Omaha / Omaha Hi Lo
• 7 Card Stud / 7 Card Stud Hi Lo
• 5 Card Stud / 5 Card Draw
• HORSE
• Razz

Everest Poker Linux also offers a number of intriguing software features designed to make poker more convenient and improve your chances of winning. One of the most popular and unique features is called Your Hand Rank. This feature instantly displays the best possible hand you can create based on your hole cards and the available community cards. Other familiar features, such as hand history, poker statistics and player profiles are included in Everest Poker Linux.