Poker Friends
Free online poker with friends
Create a private poker table, share the invite link, and play together in your browser. Ten poker games, virtual chips, no download, and no rake.
How to play poker online with friends
1. Create a private table
Choose a poker game and set your table options, including blinds and play-money buy-ins.
2. Invite your friends
Share the table link or six-character game code. Friends can join from a desktop or mobile browser.
3. Play with virtual chips
Enjoy your home game with no rake or deposit. Chips have no cash value and cannot be withdrawn.
New to poker? Start with Texas Hold'em rules or the poker hand rankings.
Learn all ten poker games
Compare the rules before choosing your next game. These guides explain the formats played on Poker Friends.
Texas Hold'em rules
Two private cards, five community cards, and four betting rounds.
Pot-Limit Omaha rules
Four private cards, but exactly two must play at showdown.
Short Deck Hold'em rules
Hold'em with a 36-card deck, antes, and adjusted hand rankings.
Five-Card Omaha rules
Five private cards create more combinations, draws, and redraws.
Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better rules
The best high and qualifying low divide the pot.
Five-Card Draw rules
Five hidden cards, one draw, and two betting rounds.
2-7 Triple Draw rules
Make the lowest hand through three separate draw rounds.
Seven-Card Stud rules
Seven cards per player, no community board, and five betting streets.
Razz rules
Seven-Card Stud played for the lowest ace-to-five hand.
H.O.R.S.E. rules
Five fixed-limit games rotate around one mixed-game table.
Questions about free poker with friends
What is Poker Friends?
Poker Friends is a browser-based place to play free, play-money poker with friends or at featured tables with local computer-controlled bots.
Is Poker Friends free to play?
Yes. Poker Friends uses virtual play-money chips and has no rake. No payment, deposit, or credit card is required to play.
Can I play private poker games with friends?
Yes. Create a table, choose the game and stakes, then share the table link or six-character game code with friends.
Which free poker games are available?
Poker Friends supports Texas Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Short Deck Hold'em, Five-Card Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Five-Card Draw, 2-7 Triple Draw, Seven-Card Stud, Razz, and H.O.R.S.E.
Do I need to download an app?
No download is required. Poker Friends runs in a web browser on desktop and mobile screens.
Do I need an account to play?
Guests can open and join games. Signing in is available for players who want account-based profile features.
Is Poker Friends a real-money gambling site?
No. Chips are virtual play money with no cash value. Poker Friends does not offer deposits, withdrawals, prizes, or real-money wagering.
How do I start a free poker game with friends?
Choose Create a Game, select one of the ten poker formats, set the table options, create the table, and send the resulting link or game code to your friends.