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888poker
Headquarters
Industry	Online poker
Founded	2002
Area served	Worldwide
Parent	888 Holdings
Website	888poker.com

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]

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.

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]

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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