888.com has a variety of themes you can utilize. The filtering system to find games and tournaments is basic; however, it’s still easy to locate the game you are looking for. 888 does not allow you to upload a customized avatar, but there are many preset avatars you can choose from. Sending money to another player is also easily done within the interface. Hand histories are stored on your hard drive, which is very useful to those who utilize a HUD.

There is also a replay button that animates your previous hand in case you missed the action while multi-tabling. 888 has synchronized breaks on multi-table SNGs and scheduled tournaments. In addition, the software has easy access to bingo and casino games using the funds you already have in your poker account.

Unlike many other sites, 888 is Mac compatible and players can fire up the virtual felts without a download using 888’s web-based client. 888 also offers a unique experience with the ability to play both in the poker room and casino in 3D. It is also one of a few online poker rooms that allows you to use a webcam at some of the tables. The software, which was once a weakness, is now one of 888’s major strengths.

Player Competition

888 has some of the softest competition around. Although the competition picks up as the stakes get higher, due to casino and sports betting players visiting the poker room, there are fish at all stakes.

Security and Ethics

888 has never had any major scandals in its history. Colluding and multi-accounting are both taken seriously by security, especially when reported by a customer. 888 also has to answer to its shareholders since it is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. At this point, 888 does not have a security token like some of the other major sites to prevent hacking of your account.

Customer Support

888 allows users to contact support via a toll-free number, live chat, and e-mail. It also offers a database of frequently asked questions. 888 is very attentive to player needs and has the infrastructure to respond in a timely and accurate manner to questions and problems.

Banking

888 allows most customers to deposit via credit card, e-wallet, bank transfer, check, or Western Union. Withdrawal options include all of the aforementioned deposit options or a check sent by mail. Cashouts are always done within a few days of requesting provided the site’s security department has verified your documents.

Promotions

For an initial deposit, 888.com offers a 100% bonus up to $400. The bonus is paid in $10 increments and you have 30 days to complete it. When completed, new customers receive approximately 20% back on their rake paid to the site.

888 has a tiered system of rewarding its players, with five monthly and two annual VIP statuses available. There are weekly and monthly freeroll tournaments for any VIP tier over the initial tier as well as freerolls for all users and new depositors.

Players receive Status Points based on how much rake they contribute in a month and year. Status Points can be used in the VIP store to purchase a variety of items, including clothing, live tournament tickets, cash bonuses, and 3D glasses for the 3D tables. The value of the points compared to the rake you pay in the VIP store can be worth anywhere from 2% to 36% on top of any cash bonuses.

Flagship Tournaments

Every Sunday, 888 hosts the $100,000 Guaranteed Sunday Challenge and the $120,000 Guaranteed Mega Deep. The Sunday Challenge is an $82 tournament with 5,000 in starting chips, 20-minute blinds, and the ability to rebuy once before the third break. The Mega Deep is a $215 tournament with 10,000 in starting chips and 30-minute blinds. These tournaments are recommended for any serious player due to the great structures.

Mobile Poker

888 has a mobile version of its client for Androids and iOS devices. The mobile client allows its customers to play a variety of tournaments, cash games, and sit n gos from the palm of their hands or while on the go. The mobile client does not have all of the features that the computer client does, but is very easy to use for times when playing on your computer is not convenient or possible.

Overall Review

888.com has developed into an industry leader in terms of software. It also has some of the softest games around. 888 is primarily a No Limit Hold’em site with some limited Omaha action, but does not have a wide tournament selection compared to the other sites for mid- to high-stakes players. We would recommend 888 as a compliment to other sites you are already playing on.

 

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