888poker Review: Games, Bonuses, Rakeback and Account Security
888poker is one of the most established names in online poker, active since 2002 and built around beginners and recreational players. Once you register and log in, the 888poker app and desktop client open up real money cash games, MTTs, BLAST and SNAP, plus play money tables for practice. This review walks through the current bonuses, game selection, registration, rake and rakeback, deposits and withdrawals, software and security, so you know exactly what to expect before creating an account.
Available Games at 888poker
888 poker covers most of the formats a real money player would expect from a major poker site, from slow-paced full-ring cash games to three-handed jackpot spins. The split between disciplines is fairly even, which makes the room a reasonable all-rounder rather than a specialist site for one format. The sections below show examples of the main formats and published/observed limits, which can vary by market and current lobby traffic.
Cash Games and Push-or-Fold
Regular NL Hold'em cash games run on 6-max and 9-max tables, with Pot-Limit Omaha (including the newer PLO5 and PLO6 variants) sitting alongside them. In December 2024, 888poker brought back higher-stakes six-handed NLHE tables — $10/$20 and $25/$50 — after years of $5/$10 being the practical ceiling for regular cash games.
Push-or-Fold. It is a separate, faster format worth knowing about: a fixed 5-big-blind buy-in, all-in-or-fold action only, running from $10/$20 up to $100/$200. That $100/$200 figure is where most of the room's "high stakes" reputation comes from — it belongs to Push-or-Fold, not standard NLHE cash.
| Format | Published / observed limits |
|---|---|
| NL Hold'em cash | $0.01/$0.02 up to $25/$50 on regular 6-max/9-max tables |
| Push-or-Fold | $10/$20 up to $100/$200, fixed 5-big-blind buy-in |
| PLO cash | $0.01/$0.02 up to $5/$10, including PLO5/PLO6 at selected stakes |
SNAP Fast-Fold Poker
SNAP is 888poker's fast-fold format: fold, and you're moved straight into a new hand in the same pool instead of waiting out the current one. It's NLHE-only and runs from $0.01/$0.02 up to $5/$10.
BLAST Jackpot Sit & Go
BLAST is a 3-handed super-turbo format where a random prize multiplier — up to 10,000x the buy-in — is revealed before the first hand. Buy-ins range from 10¢ up to $100. BLAST is available only in the downloadable PC client and the mobile app, not in any browser-based version.
Tournaments, Satellites and Freerolls
The MTT schedule includes regular tournaments, PKOs, Mystery Bounty events, Multi-Flight and Deepstack formats, plus satellites and seasonal series such as the XL Series, which has run with guarantees above $1M. Buy-ins start from $0.01. Freerolls and play money tables round out the offering for players who want to test the software or build a bankroll from zero before moving to real money games.
Registration & Account Setup
Opening an account at 888 poker takes a few minutes, though the exact form varies slightly by country. Step-by-step registration guide:
- Visit the official 888poker page and click Sign Up.
- Enter your personal details, country of residence and email.
- Choose a username and password.
- Confirm your email address.
- Download 888poker for Windows or macOS, or install the app for Android/iOS.
- Make your first deposit if you want to activate the welcome bonus.
- Complete KYC verification before requesting a withdrawal.
Some regulated markets ask for a national ID field during registration; others verify documents later, typically before the first cashout.
888poker Login and KYC Verification
Once you register, the same 888poker login credentials carry across the desktop client, the mobile app and the account dashboard — there's no separate password for each platform. If a login attempt fails, reset your password through the official site rather than creating a second account; multi-accounting can delay or freeze funds during verification. KYC normally requires a photo ID and a proof-of-address document, and completing it early is the simplest way to avoid a delay on your first withdrawal.
Bonuses & Promotions
This is an international 888poker review. Bonuses, payment methods, legal access and promotions vary by country — always confirm current terms in your own account before depositing.
Welcome Bonus: Promo Code WELCOME100
New players depositing at least $10 can use promo code WELCOME100 for a 100% match up to $1,000. The same offer is sometimes labelled the bonus code WELCOME100 rather than a promo code, but both terms point to the same deal. It isn't credited as instant cash: you earn Bonus Points as you play, and every 100 points releases $10 in bonus funds, with 90 days to clear the full amount. Deposits made via Skrill or Neteller are typically excluded — check your own cashier for confirmation.
No-Deposit Bonus and GET30
New players can claim an $8 no-deposit bonus. It's usually issued as tournament tickets rather than cash — a package of small-value tickets (such as 40 tickets worth $0.10 and 4 tickets worth $1) released in batches, with each ticket expiring quickly after being credited rather than sitting in your balance indefinitely.
Some players are instead offered GET30: six $5 tournament tickets issued over six days, one per day. These tickets typically expire 24 hours after being credited, aren't cash-convertible, and must be used in eligible $5 buy-in tournaments rather than transferred or combined.
Freerolls and the 888poker Club
Beyond the welcome package, 888poker runs frequent freerolls — daily, weekly and level-based through the 888poker Club — plus rotating festivals and seasonal series. Some private or affiliate freerolls require a password to enter, so it's worth checking the promotions tab inside the client regularly rather than relying on email alone.
App, Software and Security
The desktop client (Windows/macOS) and the mobile app for Android and iOS share the same lobby logic — filters for cash, SNAP, BLAST and tournaments, plus customizable table themes, predefined bet sizes, stack display in big blinds and hand history. The old desktop no-download/browser option is no longer available, so desktop players need to install the client.
Mobile players may still see a web-app option in selected markets, but BLAST specifically is available only in the PC download client and mobile app. The 888poker app is better suited to short BLAST and SNAP sessions, while desktop multi-tabling remains more comfortable for cash game regulars.
HUD and Allowed Tools
888poker provides a free built-in HUD for all players, showing stats like hands played, VPIP, PFR and 3-bet; in SNAP, stats are pooled across the table group. 888poker allows limited statistical and tracking aids based on information available to the player at the table, but bans real-time assistance (RTA), bots, datamining without player participation, seating scripts, collusion tools and automated decision-making.
Is 888poker Legit?
Yes, in the markets where it operates legally. As an online poker room, 888poker is run by evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings), a company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner-regulated licenses cover most international markets, the UK Gambling Commission licenses 888 UK Limited for British players, and the Malta Gaming Authority or a local regulator (such as Spain's DGOJ) covers relevant EU markets.
Rake & Rakeback
888poker doesn't publish one flat rake percentage across the site — the rate depends on the format and stake.
- NL Hold'em / PLO cash: rake scales down as stakes rise; the high-stakes 6-max tables ($10/$20 and $25/$50) carry 5% with a $5 cap.
- BLAST: fees range from 10% at the 10¢/50¢ buy-ins down to 6.13% at the $100 level, stepping through 9% ($1–$2), 8.6% ($5), 8.1% ($10), 7.7% ($20) and 6.98% ($50) along the way.
- Tournaments: the fee is shown inside the buy-in (a $5.50 tournament is $5 to the prize pool and $0.50 fee) and averages around 10% at the lowest buy-ins, falling to about 4.7% at the largest guarantees.
Weekly Cash Game Rakeback
On top of the loyalty points earned through the 888poker Club — which builds toward Gold Chips, freerolls and prizes at a fairly slow pace — the room runs a promotional weekly cash-game rakeback offer in selected markets:
| Your weekly rake | Rakeback |
|---|---|
| $200 – $299 | 5% |
| $300 – $999 | 10% |
| $1,000 – $1,999 | 20% |
| $2,000 – $3,999 | 30% |
| $4,000 – $4,999 | 40% |
| $5,000 and over | 50% |
The published table starts at $200 weekly rake and goes up to 50%, but eligibility, minimum rake requirements and country restrictions should be checked on the current promotions page — the official terms also reference a separate $50 minimum weekly rake threshold, so treat this as a promo mechanic with its own conditions (calculated Monday–Sunday, paid as a cash reward, with a redemption window) rather than a flat universal rakeback rate. Casual players will often get more practical value from freerolls and the welcome bonus than from chasing the highest weekly tier, since it takes real cash-game volume to unlock the bigger percentages.
Deposits & Cashouts
Deposit payment options vary by country. PayPal is available only in selected markets — including Spain, the UK, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Denmark and Sweden — while cards and major e-wallets such as Visa, MasterCard, Skrill, NETELLER and Luxon Pay are more widely listed, alongside Apple Pay, ecoPayz, Paysafecard, Trustly and local bank transfers in selected markets. The minimum deposit is usually $10, €10, £10 or 10 CAD, though limits depend on country, method and account status — the cashier inside your account is always the final word.
Withdrawal Times and Crypto
888poker does not support crypto deposits or withdrawals, which is worth knowing if you're comparing it against crypto-first poker rooms. Withdrawal requests are generally processed within three business days for standard poker accounts. After that, the final arrival time depends on the method: Visa and Apple Pay can take up to eight business days in total, major e-wallets such as Skrill, NETELLER, Luxon Pay, PayPal and ecoPayz are usually listed at around four to five business days, while wire transfers can take seven to ten business days.
Verification checks, technical issues or pending deposit approvals may delay the process. Monthly withdrawal limits in the region of $50,000 are commonly cited, though this can vary by market. Completing KYC verification before your first withdrawal request remains the most reliable way to avoid a processing delay later.
FAQ
Does 888poker have a no-deposit bonus?
Yes — $8, usually issued as small-value tournament tickets in batches rather than cash, with tickets expiring quickly after being credited. Eligibility and exact delivery can vary by country.
What is the 888poker promo code?
WELCOME100 activates the 100% match bonus up to $1,000 on a qualifying first deposit of $10 or more. GET30 is sometimes offered as an alternative ticket bundle.
Does 888poker accept crypto?
No. The room uses fiat methods only — cards, e-wallets and bank transfers.
What's the highest stakes I can play at 888poker?
Regular NLHE cash tops out at $25/$50; PLO around $5/$10. The $100/$200 figure you may see elsewhere refers to the Push-or-Fold format, not standard cash tables.
How long does a withdrawal take?
Standard withdrawal processing usually takes three business days, and the final arrival time depends on the method.
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