2006 · Simulation

PokerTH

PokerTH is an open-source Texas hold 'em simulator that runs on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Android. PokerTH is written in C++ using the Qt framework and allows for up to ten human players, with computer-controlled players filling in if there are not enough humans. Players can also play against other PokerTH users online.

Released: 4 October 2006
Platforms: Android Linux Windows macOS
Genres: Simulation
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Publishers: —
Country: Germany

About

PokerTH is a free and open-source Texas hold 'em poker game available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It is written primarily in C++ using the Qt framework and supports games with up to ten players. Computer-controlled opponents can be used in local games, while multiplayer games can be played over a local area network or the Internet.

Since 2026, PokerTH has also had a web client that allows the game to be played directly in a web browser and can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA).

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Gameplay

PokerTH implements the no-limit form of Texas hold 'em using virtual chips.

A game can contain up to ten players. In local games, computer-controlled players can fill empty seats.

Development

The PokerTH project was started in 2006 by Felix Hammer and Florian Thauer. The project was registered on SourceForge on 13 May 2006.

Version 0.1 was not released to the public and only allowed partial gameplay. Version 0.2 was released on 4 October 2006, followed by version 0.3 on 16 October. By version 0.2, the game could play a complete round.