888 Poker Review

888Poker is one of the major online poker sites owned by 888 Holdings, a London Stock Exchange listed company.

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Established in 1997 as Pacific Poker, the site attracts millions of customers from all over the globe. 888 Holdings is an award winning company and is considered one of the most financially secure gambling companies worldwide. The site features a combination of security, poker traffic, and unique promotions, which adds to its allure. While it was one of the hardest hit after the introduction of UIGEA, 888Poker has been re-launched with a new look and software. The poker site is popular in Europe and boasts of over 2,000 cash game players that can touch 8,000 during tournaments. 888Poker is licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner.


Summary  

  • Reputed, award-winning poker operator
  • Multi-tabling option
  • High level of security and transparency
  • Feature-rich software plus no-download option for Mac users
  • Extensive tournament schedule
  • Resizable tables
  • Large cash game traffic
  • High quality graphics and interface

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Software and Graphics

888Poker’s software is fast, stable and packed with almost 100 new features. The lobby is easy to navigate and includes a Beginner’s Lobby. The graphics offer a realistic 3D experience following a major software upgrade. Among the notable features are the detailed table options, wide range of player customization choices, and game types. In addition to English, the software is available in several major European languages and Russian as well. Players can make the most the site’s social space and join in chats, forums, video sharing, and more. The software is now Mac and Linux friendly.

888Poker’s lobby is well designed with search filters, three table view options and six action buttons. There are boxes that display relevant stats during tournaments including stack sizes, remaining stack, and a sit-and-go tab. Players also have a much better choice of avatars. There are turbo tables available for a faster gaming experience while the gaming windows are easy to resize for multi-tabling. Other useful features include auto top-up, auto seating, and preferred seating, to name a few. Impressive speeds and striking HD graphics make 888Poker’s client an exceptionally high quality online poker product.

  

Poker Games

Cash game players have an excellent choice of games at 888Poker any time of the day or night.  This includes No Limit/Pot Limit/Fixed Limit Texas Hold’em, and Omaha and Seven Card Stud in Hi/Lo formats as wells. No Limit Hold’em games begin from as low as $0.01/0$0.02 all the way up to $500/$10000 while Omaha games go up to $50/$100. Also an integral part of the poker room’s portfolio is steady paced Stud poker. 

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One of the most popular structures is ring games which continue as long as there are two players and where players are at liberty to join or quit games. Sit & Go (SNG) games also offer some quality action at 888Poker which includes short-handed, 6-player tables and full ring games. Betting and bluffing it at its peak in Texas Hold’em while the traditional Seven Card Stud can have players up the ante and win some great cash prizes. Another interesting new feature at the poker room is Snap Poker where can see hands faster in cash games, SNGs and multi table tournaments.


Tournaments and Freerolls

888Poker is known for its fast tournaments that can be played at 4 speed levels: The fastest is Nitro Ultra with 2 minute blind increases and 7 second decision time restrictions while the others levels include Single-handed, Nitro Extreme, and Fast. The prize packages for tournaments are unique to the industry with players getting the opportunity to get to the Caribbean, and The Calgary Stampede.

888Poker is currently hosting a series of tournaments in the Mega Series featuring deep stack and high stakes action with thousands of dollars up for grabs. For the rookie and players on a tight budget there is the The Mega Micro Tournament with low stakes and buy-in of $3 and guaranteed prize pool of $3000.

The Highroller Series is another has something for every big fish looking to boost their bankroll every evening. The Thunder - 6 Max is just one of numerous games held every day and features games like No Limit Texas Hold'em with chips starting at 5,000 and a guaranteed prize pool of $5,000. Beginners have a choice of freerolls to get started, which run practically throughout the day, every day.

  

Mobile Support 

888Poker’s members have the liberty to gamble on the move with a mobile app that features cash games, sit and go tournaments, and multi-table tournaments. Games are compatible with Android and Apple devices such as smartphones, iPhones, and iPad. 888Poker’s Snap Poker is also available on the mobile platform. Game play is just as exciting with a larger player pool and selection of avatars to choose from. The app is free and can be accessed by scanning the QR code or requesting for it via SMS or email. 

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Bonuses and Promotions

One of the main reasons there is a lot of fish around at 888Poker is because its great bonuses and promotions. The site sponsors many sports events that bring in new players almost every day and is highly recommended for the learner and seasoned player as well. The poker site offers new players a 100% match bonus on their first deposit up to $400 plus an additional $88 the moment they download the poker client. It’s the perfect way for beginners to hit the rooms with extra cash in low buy-in tournaments, and Sit & Go’s. 25% of the bonus is given upfront, which is a great way to check out the rooms before players start spending their own money.

Right now, 888Poker is packed with special promotions, daily deals and tournaments. There's the $24,000 Swing Into Action Free Tournament, "$888 Twitter Freeroll", Teams Poker tournaments for Barclays Premier League, Bundesliga and La Liga games, and much more. There are cash bonus bonuses and cash prizes up to $100 up for grabs every day of the week. The site is also hosting satellites to some of the top events this year including a $14,000 special package to the WSOP Main Event.

  

Loyalty Club

888Poker features a 10-tier VIP scheme with automatic entry to the program. Every time you make a wager and generate $1 in rake or tournament fee, the site offers you two status points. These points can be accumulated to help you climb higher in VIP status and gain numerous benefits such as exclusive VIP freerolls, a personal account manager, huge cash rewards, and much more.


Banking and Security

888Poker permits deposits and withdrawals in just about every banking method. This includes Visa, Maestro, MasterCard, Checks, an array of eWallets such as Skrill/Moneybookers, Neteller, and many prepaid cards. It also accepts deposits via Paypal in specific European countries including Spain, Austria, Denmark, and the UK. Withdrawals are also permitted through Paypal, Neteller, Wire Transfer and Bank Transfer.


Customer Service and Support

888poker is backed by one of the best customer support teams. You can get in touch with them instantly via live chat, phone or email. The site also has an extensive FAQ database with answers to common poker related queries.

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