Play online poker for real money
Want to play poker online? It’s never been better or easier than at William Hill.
There’s always a seat at the table for you at our online poker games, and there’s real money up for grabs. So, place your bets and see if you can win the showdown.
We offer a wide selection of casino-style online poker games at William Hill, including Texas Hold'em, Omaha and Stud, plus popular game types like Tournaments, Sit & Go and cash tables. And we’re always adding new features, welcome offers, bonuses and promotions.
So whether you’re looking to play a few hands with your friends, or join high-stakes online poker tournaments, no matter your skill level or bankroll size, we make it easy to pick up and play online poker at William Hill.
How to play online poker
The aim of online poker is to combine your cards (your hand) with the ‘community cards' (dealt later) to try and make the best hand possible.
The action typically starts with forced bets, often called the big blind and small blind, which make up the starting pot of any hand. Further bets and raises increase that pot up until the showdown stage, when each player’s cards are shown at the end.
Read our full list of poker hand rankings to discover the best hands you can build.
Excited to join the action? Learn how to play poker with William Hill.
Different types of poker games
There’s something for everyone at William Hill. We’ve got plenty of online poker games for you to try your hand at – here are some of our most popular and best-known variations. Always make sure to check the rules on each game page before you play.
Texas Hold’Em Poker
The world’s favourite poker game. Ever seen poker on TV? Chances are you’ve seen Texas Hold’Em. Each player receives two hole-cards, and then five community cards are revealed. The winner is the player who can make the strongest five out of the seven available cards.
Here are some of our most popular Texas Hold’em games at William Hill:
- Live Ultimate Texas Hold’em – Go head-to-head against the dealer in real-time. You can place a side bet on the Trips bonus for added excitement.
- Casino Hold’em – Evolution – Play for payouts of up to 100 to 1 in this jackpot version of Texas Hold’em. It also features an optional Bonus Bet.
- Heads-Up Hold’em – You can raise the stakes with Trips Plus and Pocket Bonus side bets, or land a Bad Beat payout to win even when you lose.
Omaha Hold’em Poker
One of the most popular poker variants. Omaha is a lot like Texas Hold’em, but players are initially dealt four cards instead of two. The goal is to make the best five-card hand by combining three of the five community cards and two of your four hole-cards.
7 Card Stud Poker
One of the most-played poker variants in Las Vegas. Players are dealt two hole-cards face-down, and one card face-up. Each player is then dealt three more face-up cards, and a final face-down card – giving them seven cards in total. The best five-card hand wins.
How to Play Seven Card Stud Poker
Download or no-download online poker
No-download instant play poker
Safe and secure, with no software installs or downloads required, our no-download instant-play poker is perfect for anyone looking to jump into a game of online poker.
Join a game, take a seat, and wait for the dealer to deal you in – it’s as simple as that. No downloads. No waiting. Just thrilling online poker action at William Hill.
Download online poker
Download Poker for your Windows PC
System Requirements
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
Minimum 512 MB RAM
Video resolution of at least 800 x 600 pixels with at least 256 colours.
The application can be completely uninstalled using the normal program removal options in Windows. No software functions will remain after uninstallation.
Online Poker Tournaments
Experience casino-style poker thrills with our online poker tournaments at William Hill. With limited places and huge prizes to be won, your goal is to build your stack of chips, knock out other players, and finish the tournament at the top to take home the cash.
We have lots of live poker tournaments starting throughout the day, aimed at players of all different skill levels and bankrolls – with buy-ins from £1 to £250 . So, take your seat at the tournament table and join the action.
Online Poker Promotions at William Hill
At William Hill, we’re always offering great welcome offers, bonuses and promotions for online poker, so make sure to check our promotions page to see what’s running.
Poker Players Club
You can earn points just for playing with William Hill’s Poker Players Club. Click the link and log in to find out more about your Club Status Multiplier, Bankroll Builder, William Hill Points (WHPs) and Club Points (CPs) – including how to convert them into cash or tickets.
Live Poker & Video Poker
Live Poker
Enjoy the authentic casino poker experience with live poker games at William Hill.
Hosted by a real dealer, and with seats filled with real players, our live poker games are one of the most popular ways to play poker. Chat in real-time with the dealer and other players and see if you can outmanoeuvre your opponents on your way to a potential win.
And check out our live poker tournaments too, where buy-ins range from £1 to £250. You can even win tickets to some of our biggest Main Event games from as little as £0.50 thanks to our Ticket Satellites.
Video Poker
Play up to 50 hands at once with video poker at William Hill.
Select your bet and the number of hands to play to try and make a winning combination using the five cards you are dealt. Players can choose to hold any or all of their cards, and can ‘draw’ to replace cards that are not held.
Playing online poker games at William Hill is safe & secure
At William Hill, we maintain the highest levels of safety and security for all our online poker players. We use proven, tested and trusted security measures, offering a fully regulated online poker experience with secure transitions.
You can make easy, quick and secure real-money deposits with a wide selection of options and fast withdrawals, or you can play online poker for free.
We’re fully licensed and regulated, so you can stay focused on your online poker game, safe in the knowledge that your money is always taken care of. And our Support Team are on-hand 24/7 to answer any questions you may have.
Disconnections
In the unlikely event your online poker experience is interrupted by a delay or a disconnection, you may contact our Support Team to review your hand. A credit will be applied if it is determined that you had real money at stake and had the winning hand.
You can get in touch with us via Live Chat at any time.
Collusion Policy
Collusion is a form of cheating in which two or more players signal their holdings or otherwise form a cheating partnership to the detriment of other players. We use sophisticated software to detect such behaviour and protect our legitimate players, and will take action against those found to be participating in collusion.
Rake Limits
A rake structure applies to all real-money cash online poker tables. We operate a ‘no flop, no drop’ policy, so if your hand ends before the flop, there is no rake charged.
RNG/Shuffling
At William Hill, fair play is an integral part of our online poker gaming philosophy. Our secure online poker gameplay is underpinned by RNG/Shuffling, a solution which ensures a fair game result for all players. RNG/Shuffling employs an algorithm for the generation of numbers, and is wholly impartial.
Payout Structures
Payout structures for specific online poker tournaments may vary, so please check the tournament’s lobby before you register.