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With so many great poker apps available for the iPhone, it’s difficult to pick out any one as the “top” iPhone poker app, but there are definitely a handful of apps that are at the head of the pack. Poker is a natural fit for iPhones and other mobile devices, as it’s a great way to kill some time while otherwise waiting and sitting around bored, and apps with multi-player support make it easier than ever to find a game no matter where you are.

Apple itself was one of the first developers to release a poker app for the iPhone, and their Apple Texas Hold’Em app has consistently been not just one of the most popular poker apps for the iPhone, but one of the most popular iPhone applications overall. The game is geared more towards the casual player, giving you the opportunity to sharpen up your poker skills by playing against computer opponents (although you can play with up to eight of your friends via Wi-Fi). The computer opponents all have their own tells and tendencies, so you need to stay on your toes while playing them to make sure you collect as many of their chips as possible. The game also features multiple table views, animations, and the ability to change the background of where you’re playing, including locales such as Aruba, Las Vegas, and more.

Popular social network game developer Zynga has also gotten in on the poker app action, with its Zynga Texas Hold’Em one of the most popular iPhone poker apps out there. Like with many of its games, Zynga focused on the multi-player aspect of poker, with the result being very similar to what you find on online poker sites as a whole. You can play in cash games (although the “cash” games are just for points and standing within the game, with no real money changing hands) or tournaments, and it’s very easy to find a game, as Zynga’s network has tens of thousands of players online at any given time. Once you take your seat, the graphics and action are very similar to online poker sites, with buttons to bet, check, raise, or fold, etc.

These are just a few of the top iPhone poker apps, but more are cropping up each month, so be sure to surf around and try out various ones until you find the one you like the best.