Can I Play US Online Poker from iPhone?
If you’re looking to play poker on iPhone we can save you the hassle of searching. As of late 2010, the few online poker sites offering a mobile version of their client have been quite vocal that due to Apple’s restrictions on application development iPhone poker is currently not in the works. In short, if you’re a poker player, the debate “iPhone or Blackberry” heavily sides with Blackberry at this time.
Play Poker on Your Mobile Phone
In the US, to our knowledge the only online poker site offering mobile poker is CakePoker.com. The mobile version of their client functions exactly the same as its windows-based counterpart with the only exception the lack of avatar support and the forced option of auto-post blinds. Once you’ve downloaded Cake Poker onto your Windows mobile enabled smart phone, there will be an icon you can select to load the Cake Mobile application. Each time the Cake Mobile application loads, a pop up will appear asking for your user name and password. The good news, the data entered on this user name and password form is not cached so you don’t need to worry about anyone accessing your account should your phone fall into the wrong hands.
Cake Poker Mobile supports both touch screen and stylus, if your phone has neither, the software can be configured in such as way that special keys, or your phones number keys, can control your 
actions such as navigating through the lobby, selecting a seat and then checking, betting, raising and folding once you’re seated. Overall the software functions quite well and doesn’t take too much getting used to.
Cake Poker Mobile Requirements
The Cake Poker mobile application has only two requirements:
#1) Your smart phone must have Windows OS (version 5.0+).
#2) Your phone needs an internet connection such as 2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth or direct connection with a PC or Laptop that is picking up a connection.
As long as you meet these requirements you’ll be able to play Cake Poker on your mobile phone.
Also worth noting is that Cake Poker Mobile players are eligible for the same 100% up to $500 sign up bonus, and they can participate in the same Gold Rewards loyalty scheme as players accessing via CakePoker.com.
Other US friendly Mobile Gambling
While to our knowledge Cake Poker is the only US poker site offering a mobile version of their client, there are several online casinos and sports betting sites that offer mobile gaming to US players. Here is our list of the top three mobile gambling sites accepting US players:
Bookmaker Mobile – Bookmaker.com is one of the largest and most trusted US friendly gambling sites. Their company offers great support for mobile sports betting and mobile casino play.
Bodog Mobile – Bodog is another large player in the US market, having been in business since 1995. Their online casino, perhaps already known as one of the best online, is equally impressive when used via their mobile platform.
Sportsbook Mobile – Sportsbook.com claims to be the largest US friendly online sportsbook, and they are making a large push with “Mobile Sports Betting”. Here you can take advantage of all the bonuses their company offers while also getting a $20 risk free bet on your first mobile phone wager.
If you happen to be reading this article and live outside the US, one of the best options for mobile Poker is available at Bwin Poker.
We’ll be sure to keep a close eye on any developments that might lead to online poker on iPhone, and update this page if and when that eventually comes about. Until then we wish you the best of luck gambling on your cellular enabled smart phone.