Texas HoldEm Poker Deluxe

You need Android 5.0 or newer, and the game is free to install. Signing up can go through Facebook Connect, which the developer describes as optional, so a Facebook account is not the only way in.

Check the Google Play page for the interface languages it supports. Once you are in, collect the daily gift and chip bonus, then pick a table.

Tables seat 5 to 9 players, and a single tap opens the lobby with hundreds of tables. Two tournament types are listed: Sit-n-Go and Shootout. That gives a choice between a quick cash-style game and a structured event.

The social tools are a large part of the design. There are buddy lists, a personal profile, live chat with animated emoticons, and virtual gifts, snacks and drinks to send to other players. The store text says the player pool exceeds 16 million across Facebook, iPad, iPhone and Android, though that figure comes from the publisher.

If you want to play without a connection, Poker Offline is the more obvious choice. This game is built around online tables and other people.

Players who want a different brand or tournament style can look at WSOP Poker, Zynga Poker or Mega Hit Poker. Governor of Poker Card Games and Texas Hold'em Poker are also options. Check each one yourself to see how it compares with this app.

Texas HoldEm Poker Deluxe is rated Teen, shows ads and sells chips for real money through in-app purchases. The publisher is Games Hub Hong Kong Limited. No permission list is given here, so look over the permissions on the store page before you install. Facebook Connect sign-in is optional, so you can skip linking a social account.