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888poker
IndustryOnline poker
Founded2002
Headquarters
Area served
Worldwide
Parent888 Holdings
Website888poker.com
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Established in 1997, 888.com quickly developed its brand and reputation as the market leader in the global online gaming industry. The 888.com brand was founded with the principles of trust and credibility at its core, defining the ethos for the company’s activities to this day. 888.com has consistently demonstrated a clear focus on enriching your gaming experience. In August 2019, 888poker held 888 Poker LIVE Sochi. It was first event 888poker in Russia. Russian poker player Vasily Tsapko became the winner of 888poker LIVE Main Event and had nearly $200k in cashes.

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888poker, formerly Pacific Poker, is an international online pokercardroom and network owned by 888 Holdings.[1] 888poker was established in 2002, and is based in Gibraltar.

History[edit]

The poker provider was originally launched in 2002 as Pacific Poker and later rebranded 888poker. The site enjoyed early success due in part to a large number of players who joined from its more established sister site.[2]

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United States[edit]

When the United States Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in 2006, affirming that online gambling in the United States was illegal, 888poker was forced to close its doors to all American players.[3] Changes to online gaming regulations in 2013 in some states has prompted return by 888 to the US market.

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Nevada[edit]

888poker has partnerships with several private gaming entities in Nevada,[4] and New Jersey.[5] Authorities in these states require that online casino providers join an offline partner in order to receive an operating license. On March 21, 2012, The Nevada Gaming Commission granted 888 a license as an Interactive Gaming Service Provider. 888 launched its online activity in Nevada officially on September 15, 2013.[6]

New Jersey[edit]

On November 26, 2013, 888 successfully launched its online poker site for online poker players in New Jersey.[7] 888 operates under a permit (permit number NJIGP 13-006 ) issued to its partner Caesars Interactive Entertainment (which is a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation) to offer online gaming in New Jersey.[8] Its poker offerings are available only in the state of New Jersey and to players who are at least 21 years old.

Delaware[edit]

On May 2, 2013 888 announced that it has been selected by the Delaware Lottery as its Primary Vendor to operate internet gaming systems and services. 888 has signed a partnership agreement with Scientific Games, the largest technology provider for electronic lottery gaming in the United States as part of its operating license in the State of Delaware. The service is scheduled to become available to Delaware residents before the end of 2013.[9]

Europe[edit]

Denmark[edit]

In Denmark, 888poker was launched as a localized version in September 2015, after acquiring a license from the Gambling Authority.[10] After launch, 888 Denmark manager in Denmark, Simon Ravn, said: 'We have a slightly different approach to the Danish poker market than many of the other poker providers; we want to offer value to all our players, rather than focus on sign up bonuses and new customers', adding that 'people still want to play poker and we think we can offer a new, fresh experience with us'.[11]

Spain[edit]

On June 15, 2012, the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ),[12] published on its website the definitive list of operators licensed to operate in Spain, including 888 Spain plc. 888poker offers since its online products, combined with a series of live tournaments among which the SuperStack, with events in several Spanish cities in February in which distributed more than €400,000 in prize money during 2014.[13]

Poker games offered and player experience[edit]

The 888poker offering includes poker game variations such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha (High & Low) and 7 Card Stud Poker, along with Sit & Go and Tournament games.[14] Products are available on all major platforms, including PC, Android, and Apple devices. A new version of the mobile app was launched on Aug 21, 2013, providing mobile access to multi table tournaments.

888poker was the first online poker provider to introduce poker tables with webcam integration to allow its members to socialize more with other players and to make the overall gaming experience more human.[3]

Mobile poker[edit]

Following 888poker's upgrade of its mobile app in July 2013, the company's then CEO, Brian Mattingly, revealed in an interview that 888poker's strong sales growth comes from the expanding mobile poker market. Mattingly stated that 17% of 888's UK wagers in general are placed on mobile devices and hoped that the company's UK mobile share will double in the next year and a half.[15]

888poker Club[edit]

888poker's loyalty programme, the 888poker Club, features daily free tournaments and offers players a chance to win $100,000 each month. Players also receive scratchcards for every five levels they climb.[16]

The 888poker team[edit]

A variety of professional poker players and celebrities act as brand ambassadors for 888poker. Among the prominent persons who have joined Team 888poker are Dominik Nitsche, Martin Jacobson, Chris Moorman,[17] Sofia Lövgren, Kara Scott, Natalie Hof, Parker Talbot, Vivian Saliba[18] former Australian international cricket bowler Shane Warne,[19]UFC Welterweight champion George St. Pierre,[20] and the former footballer Denílson.

Uruguayan footballer Luis Suárez also signed a contract with 888poker in 2014. However, the partnership was dissolved due to the events of the 2014 World Cup.

Live Poker Tournaments[edit]

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888poker Live and XL Championships Series[edit]

888poker hosts the 888poker Live event several times a year, a series of poker tournaments held in several cities around the world. In addition, 888poker organizes three online legends - XL Inferno , XL Eclipse and XL Blizzard - collectively known as the XL Championships Series.[21]

World Series of Poker[edit]

888poker is the main sponsor and the exclusive organizer of qualifying rounds for since 2014 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.[22]

Super High Roller Bowl[edit]

In 2016, 2017 and 2018, 888poker was the main sponsor of the Super High Roller Bowl hosted by Poker Central at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. This tournament was a buy-in of US$300,000, the second most expensive and the most expensive 2017 poker tournament worldwide.[23]

World Poker Tour[edit]

In November 2017, 888poker and the World Poker Tour (WPT) entered into a partnership that immediately enabled all players on 888poker to qualify directly for the WPT DeepStacks in Berlin.[24][25] On February 11, 2019, WPT announced a new partnership with 888poker, which will see two new events added to the WPTDeepStacks Europe schedule. One in Malta and one in Portugal.[26]

888 Poker LIVE Sochi[edit]

In August 2019, 888poker held 888 Poker LIVE Sochi. It was first event 888poker in Russia.[27] Russian poker player Vasily Tsapko became the winner of 888poker LIVE Main Event and had nearly $200k in cashes.

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GIBRALTAR, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 888poker, part of888 Holdings, today announced that it will host three serieswith WPTDeepStacks™ for poker customers on the European and globalnetworks. The three events – WPTDS™ London Online (ROW), WPTDSIberia Online (Portugal andSpain), and WPTDS Italy Online(Italian network) – will offer players the opportunity to competeversus their respective networks for huge prizes and aWPTDeepStacks title.

The events mark the first time 888poker's three networks willshare liquidity and sync playing a major series. This will provideplayers an opportunity to take part in exciting poker action on thenew 888poker platform with affordable buy-in's, high guaranteedprizes, and a shot at the prestigious WPTDeepStacks title.

All three series will take place from April 18-26 and include more than $3 million guaranteed prizes in total. WPTDSLondon Online, will see players compete for over $2 million in guaranteed prizes (with a$1m guaranteed main event), whileWPTDS Iberia Online and WPTDS Italy Online will offer respectiveprizes of €400,000 and €350,000. Each network will feature 16events and all 48 winners will receive a prestigious WPTDeepStackstrophy.

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The WPTDS London Main event will be a multi-flight event withsatellites & flights starting on March5. Flights will be running daily from April 18 through April 25. Day 2 will be playedon April 26 until a winner will becrowned. Players can buy-in to the WPTDS London Online main eventfor $1,050, while WPTDS Iberia andWPTDS Italy Main events will feature a single starting flight onApril 25 with €125 buy-in and€150,000 guaranteed prize each.

Four streaming days are scheduled for the series across majorstreaming platforms and will feature commentary from David Tuchman, NickWealthall and MattSavage.

888poker ambassadors and WPT® Champions Chris Moorman and Dominik Nitsche will be taking part in thefestival along with 888poker full network of pros.

Guy Cohen, 888 SVP & Headof B2C, commented:

'We are delighted to partner with WPTDeepStacks to bring anexciting multi-network series to 888poker players this Spring.These events provide poker players in global markets a great chanceto experience the exclusive and prestigious WPTDS' events online.As part of our 'Made to Play' approach, players will enjoy theexperience of playing our best in class product along withaffordable buy-in's and big guarantees to enjoy the highest levelof online poker offering.'

Adam Pliska, CEO of the WorldPoker Tour®, said:

'The World Poker Tour's online presence continues to grow andthese three concurrent series mark further expansion of theWPTDeepStacks brand. WPTDeepStacks and 888poker are thrilled topartner online for this incredible series for the entire 888pokernetwork' Hermance Blum, WPT VPEurope, added. 'Players across all of 888poker networks can lookforward to competing for a major title with all buy-in levelsavailable.'

About 888 Holdings Plc:

888 Holdings plc (and together with its subsidiaries,'888' or the 'Group') is one of the world's leadingonline betting and gaming companies. 888's mission is to developstate-of-the-art technology and products that provide fun, fair andsafe digital gambling products to players globally. Safer gamblingis a core focus for the Group and, at the beginning of 2020, 888launched its 'Safer. Better. Together' safergambling strategy and commitments.

888 has been at the forefront of the online gaming industrysince foundation in 1997, leveraging its proprietary technology toprovide to players and B2B partners an innovative and world-classonline gaming experience.

In 2020, the company was proud to be recognised at the 2020Gaming Intelligence awards as winner in the Casino Operatorof the Year category. In 2020, 888 also won twoprestigious awards for its poker platform at the 2020 PokerListings Operator Awards in the Most Improved Software andBest Beginner Software categories.

The Group is structured into two lines of business: B2C, underthe 888 brands, and B2B, conducted through Dragonfish, whichprovides partners a leading platform through which to establish anonline gaming presence and monetise their own brands in a safe andresponsible manner.

888's consumer facing websites offer more than just onlinebetting and gaming. They are entertainment destinations: placeswhere people can enjoy a truly interactive experience and be partof an online community that shares common interests. 888's strongand trusted brands are all accessible through www.888.com.

Find out more about 888 at http://corporate.888.com/.

About World Poker Tour

World Poker Tour (WPT) is the premier name in internationallytelevised gaming and entertainment with brand presence inland-based tournaments, television, online, and mobile. Leadinginnovation in the sport of poker since 2002, WPT ignited the globalpoker boom with the creation of a unique television show based on aseries of high-stakes poker tournaments. WPT has broadcast globallyin more than 150 countries and territories, and is currentlyproducing its 18th season, which airs on FOX Sports RegionalNetworks in the United States.Season XVIII of WPT is sponsored by ClubWPT.com. ClubWPT.com is aunique online membership site that offers inside access to the WPT,as well as a sweepstakes-based poker club available in 43 statesand territories across the UnitedStates, Australia,Canada, France and the United Kingdom. WPT also participates instrategic brand license, partnership, and sponsorshipopportunities. For more information, go to WPT.com. WPT EnterprisesInc. is a subsidiary of Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc.

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