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Winner Poker is a large online poker site with free downloadable software, an Instant Play poker program, and traffic exceeding 20,000 players during peak hours. Winner Poker does not currently support the Ubuntu operating system. However, this doesn't mean that individuals interested in Winner Poker Ubuntu will be completely unable to access the card room. If you're an Ubuntu user interested in Winner Poker, you have two options: running the Windows version of Winner Poker in an emulation program, or playing the Instant Play version of Winner Poker.

Installing Winner Poker Ubuntu

If you'd prefer to run Winner Poker as a standalone application, you'll first need to install an emulation program called Wine. This is a common application for Ubuntu that can be downloaded and installed in just a few minutes. Follow these steps to complete the process:

• Log into Ubuntu and open Synaptic.
• In your Ubuntu Settings, choose Repositories.
• Enable Universe by choosing it.
• Type "Wine" into the search box and perform a search.
• The application should appear, ready for download. Click on it to mark it for installation and hit Apply.
• Wine will now download to your computer. Since you marked it for installation, it should automatically install once the download is complete.
• Choose the Applications folder as the installation destination when prompted.

In order to play Winner Poker Ubuntu, you'll still need to download and install the Windows version of Winner Poker. Despite the fact that Winner Poker's site specifies Windows system requirements, rest assured that the program will run fine under Wine. To download Winner Poker Ubuntu, follow these simple steps:

• Visit Poker.Winner.com.
• Mouse over the Getting Started tab and choose Download.
• Review the System Requirements to ensure that your hardware is capable of handling Winner Poker.
• Click the red Free Download button.
• Install the Winner Poker Ubuntu program under Wine in your Applications folder.

Winner Poker Ubuntu Instant Play

If you're uncomfortable with an emulation program, or if you'd simply rather not install any new programs to your computer, you have the option of playing the Instant Play version of Winner Poker Ubuntu. You can access this browser-based software by clicking the Instant Play link located on the Winner Poker homepage. This version of Winner Poker is fully compatible with Ubuntu, and offers a playing experience similar to what you'll find in the downloadable version.

Game types include favorites such as Omaha, No Limit Holdem and Omaha Hi Lo. The software runs smoothly, though it may be missing some features (such as multitabling) that you'd have access to in the downloadable version of the software. Some users try the Instant Play and downloadable versions of Winner Poker Ubuntu before deciding which to use regularly. Individuals that choose the downloadable version will be able to use the same account if they wish to switch to Instant Play, or vice versa, at a later time.