Absolute Poker Download

Download Absolute Poker

At Absolute Poker there are two options available for players to choose from when it comes to actual playtime. Players have the option to play games using their no-download poker option or play by downloading the software. Anywhere there is high-speed Internet access; players will be able to play. It takes very little time to download, create an account, deposit and start playing. And it is completely free software to download and use.

In addition, the Absolute Poker’s No Download Poker game option is compatible with a variety of operating systems like Linux, Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or higher, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows 98se. It, also, supports different browsers like FireFox, Internet Explorer and more. The no-download option offers multi-table tournaments in poker where players can choose to get in cash games using Absolute Poker’s instant poker option. This option requires no less than 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM and a resolution screen of 800×600 or higher.

For the download option, the software’s setup file is 233 kilobytes (KB) in size but the actual installation will require 40 MB of free hard drive space. The Absolute Poker software is compatible with Windows 98 and ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. It requires an Internet connection with at least 56K modem speed of 128Kbps or more ideal would be a DSL, cable broadband or higher speed connection. Processing speed must be no less than 400mHz (Pentium III) with RAM between 128 and 256 MB. The sound card should be, at least, 8 bits and the screen resolution no lower than 800×600 (16-bit color).

Detailed Instructions on How To Download Absolute Poker

The process for downloading the Absolute Poker software is easy, fast and consists of only three steps.

  1. Open your browser and go to http://www.absolutepoker.com.
  2. Click on any three buttons at their Web site: ‘DOWNLOAD ABSOLUTE POKER’ button (top left), download icon to the right of the site’s statistics (top right), or the ‘PLAY NOW!!!’ button (as seen on the screenshot below).

    AbsolutePoker-Step2 - Download Button

  3. On the following screen a dialog box titled ‘Opening AbsolutePoker_Setup.exe’ will automatically pop up in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. Click the ‘Save File’ button shown in screenshot below.

    AbsolutePoker-Step3 - Click Save File

Being relatively small in size, the download takes just seconds to complete with high-speed Internet access.

Creating an Account on Absolute Poker For Real Money

Absolute Poker’s software makes it very simple to create an account. Before getting start you should have already downloaded and installed the poker client (Absolute Poker’s software).

  1. Find the shortcut icon to Absolute Poker and double-click on it. It may have been added to your desktop. If not, then go to Start –> Programs –> Absolute Poker (folder) –> Absolute Poker, in order to launch the software.
  2. When the software loads, click on ‘My Account’ menu at the top of the screen.
  3. Then select ‘Login…’ from that drop-down menu.
  4. When the ‘Login’ screen opens, click on the ‘New User’ button at the bottom left.
  5. Fill in the following fields of the registration screen:
    • Username (Log-in ID, 12 characters max).
    • Referral Code *(Optional).
    • Password (min 6 characters, max 12).
    • Confirm Password.
    • Email Address (Log-in ID).
    • Confirm Email Address.
    • Security Question.
    • Security Question Answer.
    • Check the box if you are at least 18 years of age.
    • Check the box if you agree with the terms of the License Agreement and the Privacy Statement.
  6. Click ‘Continue’ and proceed to finish the registration.
  7. Validate your new account by checking your email for a message from Absolute Poker. Follow the link that is in that email message, in order to validate your account. Type the validation code in the appropriate field at the site and you are all set to make your first deposit and play games.