We no longer recommend the Ladbrokes poker app due to known issues that they have failed to address over the past few years. The best global mobile poker app (USA included) is from BetOnline Poker. You can play cash games, MTT's or SNG's.

In years gone by Ladbrokes was one of the leading companies in the online poker industry. Whilst the company is arguably better known for sports betting, ‘back in the day’ Ladbrokes had a booming poker room and their affiliation with Microgaming seemed like a match made in heaven, for Euro players at least. Since then the poker industry has changed a lot and Ladbrokes have probably been hit as hard as anyone. But they are now making a solid return with the introduction of mobile poker for Android users. This review will look at how well their mobile platform performs on the mobile device.

The download process for Android devices is actually very simple. As you’ll likely be aware the Android store doesn’t actually accept apps that promote real money gambling, so you will have to enter the Ladbrokes mobile poker page for your download. You’ll be greeted with a QR code that you can scan on your phone and then it’s simply a case of following the instructions to your download. It will download as an app to your Android home screen of which you can access once you’ve made the initial download.
The welcome bonus is actually a 200% match on your first deposit of up to £1,200. It’s one of the biggest in the industry and not all that tough to clear. You will simply need to make a deposit of £10 or more to qualify and then you get 90 days in which to clear the full amount. Your bonus will hit your account in £5 increments and these will be released every time you hit 240 Status points that are earned as you play.

It’s worth noting that the Ladbrokes mobile poker interface is reactive, which basically means that whatever Android screen you are using, the app will adjust itself and in a good resolution too. You’ll notice that right from the off the app has that certain something about it and looks a step up above the majority of mobile poker apps that we have tested. Obviously, don’t judge a book by its cover, but we must say that first impressions are excellent!
The first thing that might strike you, as it did us, is the limited options in terms of games that are on offer. You’ll see that you can play cash tables and speed games, but the lack of tournaments or sit and go’s are really a big miss on the app. The majority of their competitors are all offering these types of games along side both speed and cash games and the fact that Ladbrokes had failed to include these were a bit of an issue. Dig a little bit deeper and you’ll find that only Texas Hold’em is on offer with no Omaha or mixed games added at all. Again, not a huge issue as Texas Hold’em will be number one choice for most, but in terms of variety of games, the app does feel as though it’s lacking somewhat.
The home screen will allow you to access your profile and also be able to get in touch with Ladbrokes should you have any issues. You can do this by clicking the menu button in the top left corner to show the drop down menu for your options.
The rest of the lobby is made up of simply being able to select your game type. This will include headings such as game type, bet type, currency, stakes and table size. The ability to play in both EUR and GBP is a nice feature and you will find that stakes range from 1¢/2¢ up to €2/€4 games.
The number of players at the tables at any one time is probably Ladbrokes’ biggest selling point. The lower stakes games are packed full of players and there will likely never be a time where you can’t get a game. As you move up through the stakes the games do filter out a little, but still, you should be able to grab a game of some sort around the clock. Ladbrokes also include heads up, 6 max and full ring tables, giving you a decent choice of games.

The tables look really smart and they are possibly some of the best we have seen. The design means they fit in well on the Android screen but you can be left struggling with some of the 9 max games on the smaller devices as they do look a little cramped. In terms of aesthetics though they work wonderfully well, but a small gripe that we did have is to turn avatars off whilst at the table as sometimes it can look a little bit much and our personal eye would rather a cleaner finish.
The standard at Ladbrokes is actually pretty soft on the whole, which is mainly due to the influx in Scandinavian and Euro players over the years. The lower stakes will be the standard minefield games but we found that even as you progress through the stakes you should be able to find pretty juicy games. One of the best things about the app is it allows you to view tables before you sit down, so if you are heavy into table selection, then this now becomes a viable option at Ladbrokes.

Overall Ladbrokes have one of the best mobile poker options for Android users. The design has to be the standout feature for us and we found that the tables were just a joy to play at. The standard, as discussed is favourable to those of you who are competent players, but even beginners wont get blown away at the lower stakes.
The downside of the app has to be in the lack of tournament games. They are pretty much a given with most major mobile poker rooms these games and their lack of inclusion is felt. That’s pretty much all there is to be glum about though and we can highly recommend what’s been one of the best apps we have reviewed this year!

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Ladbrokes are one of the oldest and most well known gambling companies in the world. The company’s heritage lies deep within the sports betting industry, but they are much more than just a sportsbook these days. Their integration into online poker saw Ladbrokes become one of the go-to places for players from around the world. These days it’s pretty fair to say that they don’t have the market share they once used to, but nevertheless, they are still a force to be reckoned with. Their recent affiliation with mobile poker brings us to this review and throughout it we will be looking how their poker app performs on the ever-impressive Apple iPhone.

First impressive of the Ladbrokes poker app for iPhone is that there isn’t an awful lot going on. You are instantly taken to the lobby with what seems like few options. We’d suggest that your first port of call to be to check the menu button found in the top left hand corner of the screen (note that the app can only be used in landscape mode. Here you will be able to check the status of your deposit bonus, VIP level and change any in-game settings to make things run a little smoother. Also if you have any queries regarding your account then this will point you in the right direction.
The rest of the lobby is broken down into two categories; cash tables and speed games. Unfortunately there are no tournaments on offer from the mobile sector just yet, although Ladbrokes do report that this is something that they do hope to include in the future. The cash table section will allow you to choose your game type, bet type, currency, stakes and table size.
One of the downsides to the app is that you can only play Texas Hold’em as your game type. Whilst this will likely be enough for most players as it’s the most popular game type, for those who are looking to mix it up a little will need to look elsewhere. You do get the ability to play in both Euro’s and GBP, which is a nice touch. Table stakes range from 1c/2c to €2/€4, which is a reasonably good range. The higher stakes players will again need to look elsewhere, however!
The games range between heads up, 6 max and 9 max, but we must mention that all stakes seems to get a really good amount of players. Even when checking at off peak times the games were always busy with hundreds of players at each level kicking about. As you moved up the stakes the number of players did drop off somewhat but never to the point where you couldn’t get a game.
You’ll get the option of choosing between taking a seat immediately and letting the app sit you at a random table with the stakes and game type you’ve selected or you can be a bit more meticulous and scroll through the tables so see which games look juicy. If you are heavy into table selection, then this will be a really nice feature for you.

The tables look really smart, even on the limited space of the iPhone. If you have a 6+ then you will be at a huge advantage but even our testing carried out on the 5s showed that there was plenty of room. The games at 9 max tables did feel a little more cramped than the 6 max games though, but were more than manageable.
The design is slick with the red and black of the table contrasting nicely with the green highlights to indicate it’s your go. The buttons weren’t too small either, which is a common problem for iPhone poker rooms and we found selecting raise amounts to be easy enough, even for cumbersome fingers.

The competition will be pretty broad at Ladbrokes. The lower stakes games will be about as diverse as you like with people just going totally insane to absolute nits. As you move up the games do get tougher but we wouldn’t say the overall standard was particularly high. We would warn you about heads up tables though as there are a lot of regulars, especially at 50nl and above.

One of the best things about the Ladbrokes app is that it’ accessible from the App Store. It’s simple to find and a quick search of ‘Ladbrokes Poker’ shouldn’t see you too far wrong. If you can’t access the app store for whatever reason then you can access the link to the download directly from the Ladbrokes Poker site. Just scan in the QR code and you will be away.
The deposit bonus is also about as good as you are going to get. They actually offer a whopping 200% bonus on your first deposit into the Ladbrokes Poker room which can be redeemed by playing poker on your mobile. The bonus is worth up to £1,200 which means you only need to deposit £600 to get the full amount. Once you’ve made your deposit your bonus will be attached to your account and you can start earning immediately. It will then be released into your account as you accumulate Status points, which you will receive when you play at any real money game from the site. You will get 90 days to clear your bonus and it will be released in increments of £5 for every 240 point earned.

What you’ll find from Ladbrokes is a really polished poker app. But, it does come with a few downsides. The limitation on the games that you can play is something that a lot of people will be aggrieved by. The general consensus is that it includes at least an Omaha option to accompany Texas Hold’em, coupled with the lack of tournaments is something that Ladbrokes really needs to address.
Apart from that, the app is very good, with the design and functionality being the standout features. It’s never easy to accommodate the limited iPhone screen (unless you have a 6+), so we understand that making this work is tough. Overall they do a very good job, as you would expect from one of the most reputable companies in the industry.

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