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WSOP Poker: Texas Holdem Game is a casual poker experience that offers 1M chips to start your journey to becoming a poker legend. The game boasts decent graphics and hilarious moments, but is marred by frequent bugs and excessive advertisements. The story, while not particularly intriguing, is wholesome and adds a unique touch to the classic poker game. Overall, it's a decent time-killer for poker enthusiasts with some patience.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Phone
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet

Reviews

47%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews
graphics154 positive mentions
monetization1,415 negative mentions
  • The game has a variety of poker modes and mini-games that keep it interesting.
  • Graphics and gameplay are generally smooth and enjoyable.
  • The app provides opportunities to earn free chips through daily bonuses and events.
  • The app is plagued by excessive pop-up ads and promotions that disrupt gameplay.
  • Many players report that the game feels rigged, with unrealistic hands and outcomes.
  • Frequent connectivity issues and crashes lead to lost chips and frustrating experiences.
  • monetization1,528 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report being bombarded with an excessive number of ads and in-app purchase prompts. Many players express frustration over the intrusive nature of these ads, which often appear before they can even start playing, leading to a negative gaming experience. While some acknowledge the need for ads to support a free-to-play model, the overwhelming frequency and aggressive push for microtransactions have led many to label the game as a "cash grab."

    • “However, it is still fun to play and does not require in-game purchases to play unless you want the extra season-based rewards.”
    • “Yes, there are in-game purchases but they literally are unnecessary in order to become the best and win all of the accolades.”
    • “This is by far the best poker game in the play store... there's almost no ads, no interruptions at all.”
    • “The amount of ads associated with this game is beyond annoying.”
    • “The ads are relentless every time you enter/return to the lobby.”
    • “The game is fun, but the pop-up ads and endless notifications trying to get you to spend money are ridiculous!”
  • stability412 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of lags, freezes, and crashes, particularly during critical moments in gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing substantial amounts of chips due to these glitches, which often occur when they have winning hands or are in the middle of important bets. While some users note improvements over time, the overall consensus is that the app remains plagued by persistent technical issues that detract from the gaming experience.

    • “Once you get into the game, though, it runs great.”
    • “An excellent application, great graphics, bug-free, and it can cost nothing to play if one takes advantage of the millions (and I mean millions) of free chips given out every day.”
    • “No glitches, and it's fun and passes the time.”
    • “The game freezes a lot, maybe it's intentional, requiring you to close the game and go through the ads again.”
    • “Game freezes while playing sometimes it loads sometimes it won't. I have a 4G Samsung phone so it should work properly. Cannot leave the lobby; there is no exit button. Hard time getting it to disengage sometimes the bet buttons work sometimes they don't. Needs a lot of work.”
    • “The game freezes so often now regardless of whether playing on WiFi or internet data with a good connection.”
  • graphics236 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive high praise for their quality, smoothness, and vibrant design, with many users noting that they enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some players express concerns about the overwhelming amount of graphics and pop-ups, which can detract from gameplay and lead to technical issues like freezing. Despite these drawbacks, the visual appeal remains a standout feature, often cited as the game's primary strength.

    • “The graphics are amazing.”
    • “The graphics and flow of the game is great and there are varying changes made to keep you invested over time.”
    • “Graphics are great, and it moves at a good pace.”
    • “The graphics now just keeps freezing even though you can tell the game is still playing from the audio.”
    • “Graphics don't load right and game loading takes forever.”
    • “The graphics are too much for my phone to handle.”
  • gameplay224 mentions

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players praising the mechanics and overall fun of the game, while others express frustration over intrusive ads, unrealistic outcomes, and frequent glitches. The constant pressure to spend money and the presence of rude players detract from the experience, leading to a perception of the game being rigged or unfair. Despite these issues, some users still find the gameplay enjoyable and recommend it for casual play, highlighting its smooth interface and engaging features.

    • “The gameplay is fun with great graphics.”
    • “Great gameplay, gotta be smart and patient when you make a purchase.”
    • “The mechanics and gameplay are fluid, and it is easy to use and understand the interface.”
    • “I know that there are issues with this game because it's the only game I've ever downloaded that just keeps disconnecting the Wi-Fi or internet right in the middle of gameplay!”
    • “Gameplay is fine, but when you open the app, you literally have to deal with 7+ pop-ups before you can play anything.”
    • “The gameplay is unrealistic and predetermined.”
  • story202 mentions

    The game's story, primarily conveyed through its quest and mission system, is met with mixed reviews. While many players appreciate the variety and challenge of the quests, they often find them excessively difficult or unattainable, leading to frustration and a sense of being pushed to spend real money. Additionally, issues with mission tracking and rewards not being properly credited detract from the overall experience, leaving players feeling that the game is rigged against them.

    • “I love the game; there are multiple opportunities to win chips (i.e. missions and rewards).”
    • “The extra stuff like missions keep it challenging and interesting.”
    • “Great game, challenging daily missions, and you can play against the dealer or play with other players online.”
    • “The quests are designed to make you go broke and ranking up in clubs is impossible unless you are unemployed and spend all day playing.”
    • “It's a fun game, but they make it so hard to complete all of the missions at the higher levels.”
    • “The higher your ranking, the harder your quests get, making it difficult to maintain your rankings or complete quests.”
  • humor51 mentions

    The humor in the game is often described as unintentional, stemming from players' frustrations with perceived rigging and connection issues, leading to a series of ironic and sarcastic remarks. Many users find the game's mechanics and outcomes so absurd that they can't help but laugh, despite their dissatisfaction, highlighting the disconnect between the game's promises and their experiences. Overall, while some aspects of the game are genuinely entertaining, the overwhelming sentiment is that the humor arises from the game's flaws rather than intentional comedic elements.

    • “The copious amounts of bots named Joey, Mike, Brian, etc. are pretty funny too.”
    • “The hands are hilarious; Gold's Gym hasn't seen this many quads, a pothead hasn't had this many trips.”
    • “Most certainly rigged, and their claim it's fair is outright hilarious.”
    • “Caribbean poker is so rigged it's not funny; I've never seen a player hit every inside straight, full house, etc., all aimed at making you lose to buy more chips from the endless ads.”
  • music30 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users finding it obnoxiously loud and lacking proper controls for separate volume settings. Players express frustration over the inability to mute the music during loading screens and the presence of intrusive ads with loud music. However, some users appreciate the quality and fun aspects of the music, suggesting that a toggle option for music would greatly enhance the experience.

    • “Lots of fun stuff to do and explore, really colorful and awesome music and cool fun app.”
    • “Excellent quality, no lagging, plenty of options in the settings like cutting the music off and leaving the chip sounds on.”
    • “Addictive and cool music.”
    • “Music is obnoxiously loud and the only option is to mute sounds, but then you can't hear the chip sounds.”
    • “I turned off the music in the options, and yet it always plays for the 2 minutes or so the game takes to load.”
    • “Open the app for the first time and I get blasted by music in the 60-second long loading screen.”
  • grinding17 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often frustrating, as it feels designed to encourage daily play or spending real money to progress. While there are rewards for grinding, such as unlocking videos and earning bracelets, the constant bombardment of offers to purchase chips and the repetitive nature of gameplay detract from the overall experience. Many users express dissatisfaction with the game's mechanics, feeling that it undermines the essence of poker and makes it difficult to enjoy without significant investment of time or money.

    • “It is designed to keep you grinding daily or spending real money to keep up.”
    • “Good graphics and interesting game interaction are more than offset by the site's repetitive and tedious pleas to purchase chips.”
    • “What a joke, it's a poker app that is programmed to be anti-grinding, the opposite of what poker is supposed to be.”
  • optimization16 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance while others criticize it for being poorly optimized, leading to issues like overheating and glitches. Many players express a need for significant updates to improve data management and overall performance, particularly for Android users. Despite these concerns, the game remains enjoyable for many, though its optimization issues detract from the experience for some players.

    • “The game runs smoothly.”
    • “Game seems to run smoothly for me.”
    • “I suspect this is due to optimization for Android phone users who use the 3 buttons for back, home, etc.”
    • “I'm quitting; it needs a big optimization update. It is a classic game, and yet it heats up the phone.”
    • “The data management behind the programming desperately needs to be optimized to improve performance and reduce system errors.”
    • “My internet and phone both are strong enough to handle much heavier and higher graphics games, but this game seems not optimized for Android.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    Players often experience significant emotional stress while playing, particularly after bad beats, which can lead to poor decision-making and substantial losses. The game's design can inadvertently trigger emotional responses, making it crucial for players to manage their feelings to avoid negative impacts on their overall gameplay. Despite these emotional challenges, many still regard the game as one of the best poker experiences available.

    • “Players get emotionally stressed after a bad beat and can't make a decent comeback because of this condition, spiraling down losing months of millions or billions of earned chips in one game.”
    • “Didn't mean to be emotional, but that's what I felt at the time.”
    • “Don't get me wrong, WSOP is the best poker game on the app store but don't get emotionally invested and more importantly, don't let this game play affect your real life gameplay.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is described as a mix of circus-like fluff and a more authentic poker experience, with some players appreciating the friendly environment and skill-testing opportunities. However, there are complaints about the game's mechanics, which create a sense of greed and frustration, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

    • “I enjoy the game's real poker atmosphere and a good place for testing your skills.”
    • “Great playing atmosphere and friendly people to play with.”
    • “It's more of a circus atmosphere with a bunch of fluff than it is realistic poker.”
    • “Greedy game, it's not a friendly atmosphere; it's designed to take, take, take.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users express mixed feelings about replayability, noting that recent updates have improved the game's playability, but some still advise against playing it altogether.

    • “The new updates have made this more playable, but I still wouldn't recommend playing this app!”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
    • “The lack of varied content makes it hard to find reasons to come back after finishing.”
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Play time

5hMedian play time
9hAverage play time
4-24hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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