iPhone Jacks or Better Poker

While this application is actually for video poker, not standard poker, it can still be a lot of fun and a great way to kill down time. You’re not playing against live opponents, so you can pick up or put down the game at any time and start again where you left off. The rules are the same as normal video poker. You can replace any of the five cards dealt to you to make your best five card hand, and are paid off according to how strong your final hand is.

Apple Texas Hold’em

This application features standard poker, and the graphics and gameplay are top notch. You can use this application to play poker with friends who also have Apple Texas Hold’em for the iPhone, or you can play computer opponents if no real players are handy.

Zynga Live Poker

Zynga Live Poker is as close to the online poker experience as you are going to get with an iPhone. You can play opponents from all over the world, just like with online poker, and the application hooks into social networks, increasing your player base and adding some fun features, like the option to turn your Facebook profile pic into your avatar.

With all iPhone poker apps, it’s important to note that you are not playing for real money. Apple simply doesn’t allow it, so if you are looking to play real money mobile poker, you will have to look somewhere other than the iTunes store.