Setting up your own web app
If you want your mobile pokies to feel like a real app, thereโs a cheeky shortcut you can use in Safari. Adding the game to your home screen makes it load twice as fast and clears out all the browser clutter from the top and bottom of the screen. Iโve been doing this for months on my accounts and it saves so much mucking around. Itโs basically a PWA that keeps things tidy and fast.
- Open the game at your chosen casino in Safari.
- Hit the Share icon at the bottom (that little square with the arrow).
- Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
- Give it a name like Book of Dead and hit Add.
Too easy. Now youโve got a dedicated icon on your phone that launches the game in fullscreen mode. Because itโs saved as a web app, it caches the heavy bits so the game pops up instantly next time you want a punt. Your iOS keychain handles the login, so FaceID does all the heavy lifting for you without any security risks.
Iโve tested this across a heap of different models from the iPhone 12 to the latest 15. The best part is it updates itself whenever the casino makes a change, so you aren't stuck waiting for an App Store download. Pro tip: make the shortcut while the game is actually loaded, not just in the lobby, so you go straight to the reels. It works just as well for iPad gaming too, giving you a clean look on the bigger screen. Itโs a simple trick, but it makes the whole experience way more enjoyable for some quick free games or a proper session on the punt.

