Mobile Pokies Australia: Browser Play on iPhone and Android

How mobile pokies work without an app

Fair Go's games run in HTML5, the same technology modern websites use, so your phone's browser loads them directly. You log in with the same username and password as on desktop, and your balance, bonuses and comp points are shared across devices.

Browser play has some real advantages over an app:

• No storage space used by a large download.
• No app store approval or update delays. New pokies, released two to three times a month, appear straight away.
• Works on older phones that might not support the latest app versions.

If you have seen a "Fair Go app" for download somewhere, be cautious: there is no official native app. Our Fair Go app page explains this in detail.

Add Fair Go to your home screen

A home screen shortcut gives you one-tap access, just like an app icon.

iPhone and iPad (Safari)

1. Open Fair Go in Safari and log in.
2. Tap the Share button.
3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
4. Name the shortcut and tap Add.

Android (Chrome)

1. Open Fair Go in Chrome and log in.
2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top corner.
3. Tap Add to Home screen (on some phones it says Install).
4. Confirm, and the icon appears with your other apps.

Menu wording varies a little between phone models and browser versions, but the option is always in the share or main menu. For a full device walkthrough, see Fair Go mobile casino.

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Tips to keep data and battery use down

Pokies with rich animations download graphics each time a game first loads. A few habits keep usage in check:

• Use Wi-Fi when you can, especially when trying several new pokies in one session.
• Stick to a few favourites. Once a game's files are cached in your browser, reloading it uses far less data.
• Close other tabs and apps running in the background to save battery and keep games smooth.
• Turn down sound and effects in the game settings if your phone runs warm.
• Check your mobile plan's data counter in your phone settings after a session to learn what a typical session costs you.

Best pokies for small screens

Every Fair Go pokie works on mobile, but some suit a phone screen better than others. Fixed-payline games with clear symbols, like Bubble Bubble 2 with its 50 fixed paylines, are easy to follow at a glance. Low-volatility cluster games such as Dr. Winmore give frequent small wins that suit short sessions. If you like bigger features, Kev's Bush Bonanza and Cash Bandits 3 look great in portrait or landscape.

Explore more in our online pokies Australia guide or the full pokies hub.

Banking on your phone

Mobile deposits are quickest with Apple Pay or Google Pay, both from $20 and free. Neosurf from $10 and Lightning Bitcoin from $5 also work well on a phone. Withdrawals are requested from the same mobile cashier by Bitcoin, eZeeWallet or wire, between $100 and $2,500 per transfer. Avoid making deposits on public Wi-Fi: use your mobile data or a trusted home network. More on Apple Pay and Google Pay at Fair Go.

Mobile security checklist

• Lock your phone with a PIN, fingerprint or face unlock, so no one else can open your casino session.
• Do not let your browser save your casino password on a shared device.
• Log out after playing on a tablet the whole family uses.
• Only use the official Fair Go site via our button. Do not install APK files claiming to be a Fair Go app.

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Responsible gambling

Having pokies in your pocket is convenient, which also makes it easy to play longer than you meant to. Set a time limit, turn on your phone's screen-time reminders, and if you are struggling, Gambling Help Online is on 1800 858 858 around the clock. See our responsible gambling page for more.