NOTE TO EXISTING USERS: Since December 2005 the program has a feature that will check if you have the latest version and, if you do not, offer the option to update just the files you need.  You can check if that option is available in your version by viewing the "Help" pull-down menu in the program.  If there is an option that says "Check for Updates", then you can select it to obtain your upgrade.  Otherwise, you will need to download the full installation this time and then the option will be available for future updates.  It is safe to download and install the full version over any existing version you have, as it will detect and preserve any existing data or settings you have.

  FREE TO USE (DONATIONS WELCOME)
Poker Mania is absolutely FREE to use (there are no limitations or expirations of any kind).  However, donations, which support all the hours of work and other costs involved with bringing you the game, are very much welcome.


VERSION 3.3.0  (Released: 2/25/2007)
Added Windows Vista Compliance Features (e.g. the data files are stored under the "Application Data" folder rather than under the "Program Files" folder).  The new version will detect if you already have data and relocate the files for you.

VERSION 3.2.2  (Released: 1/30/2007)
Made improvements to the color scheme and added some other underlying adjustments to make the program run better.

VERSION 3.2.1  (Released: 12/06/2005)
Added a feature where the program will check if the version being evaluated is older than 30 days and offer the option to check for updates.

VERSION 3.2
Continued to add many enhancements to the visual presentations.  New special effects, backgrounds, colors, etc. have been added to make the overall presentation and play of the game more visually stimulating.  Windows pop, expand, and slide onto the screen -- and then, when being closed, they snap, implode, and slide off the screen.  Colors have been optimized to bring attention to certain areas of the screen and make the game more visually appealing.

VERSION 3.1
Enhanced the Help System to support hyperlinks to the Internet.
Polished the Help System in some areas to make it more succinct.

VERSION 3.0
A virtually unlimited # of different players can be added to the player list (the previous limitation was twelve players).

VERSION 2.06
Fixed a bug where, on certain computers, the high scores seemed out of date when they were not.

VERSION 2.0
The Help System was completely rewritten and condensed to ensure minimal time is needed in the help system to become a good player.

VERSION 1.1
Added sound effects.