888 Poker
888 Poker, which is also called Pacific Poker, grew quickly during the latter part of 2005 and the early part of 2006 following
a number of massive improvements to its online poker software. That rapid growth stopped folowing their decision to stop accepting US players, but they are still seeing rapid
growth from European players.
888 Poker room is still the number one poker site for new and beginner poker players. The action at the
tables is very loose and sometimes 'wild' due to the number of new poker players that choose to play here.
The 888 poker software, which is their own, had some problems
but now these have been smoothed out and new functions added, like the very useful 'note taking' function.
888 Poker software supports a very unique and useful 'replay' function, where you can re-run any hand step by step.
This can be very useful for beginner players to further their poker learning.
One feature that has been added that was very much needed is the ability to play more than one table at the same time.
Now that multi-table play is available in 888 Poker room, the number of tables in play at peak hours has skyrocketed.
888 Poker also has a no-download vversion of their poker room, which is great for
Mac users and others that can't download to their pc's. Of course, 888 Poker also offers free-play poker
so that you can get used to the software before making a deposit.
888 Poker Bonus Review
$100 maximum at 25% match.
The wagering requirements are simple: you must wager 20 times the bonus amount at
the tables before cashing out the bonus, and you have 90 days from initial deposit in which to do it.
888 Poker also have a loyalty bonus, where you earn 1 bonus point for every
$10 you bet. 100 Bonus Points can be converted to $1.00, which goes straight into your poker account.
888 Poker also award re-deposit bonuses from time to time which have no wagering requirements.
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There
are no 888 poker bonus codes in use at the moment - One of the great things about 888 Poker is that the poker bonus is credited to your account automatically upon deposit. That means that you get to play with the poker rooms money immediately!
And with no bonus code to be bothered with you can't go wrong, so every depositing player gets the bonus!
888 Poker Software
The 888 Poker software is constantly upgraded to take advantage of new technology as it becomes available.
The latest version (November 2006) has all of the usual features plus a great new addition called 'ghost cards'.
With 'ghost cards' you can now see what cards you would have been dealt after you
have folded!
The 888 poker lobby is clear and easy to use, and full of the information that you need to see, which makes navigation
easy and quick.
Other useful features are the very handy 'note-taking' facility, and the unusual and not common 'hand-replay' function, where you
can see the last hand in replay, card by card and bet by bet.
As said earlier, the software is constantly upgraded which makes 888 Poker one of the most advanced online poker rooms at all time.
The tables at 888 poker are uncluttered, as they don't use avatars to represent players. Though they may add them in the future, the use of avatars make the table clear and removes distractions. Some players don't like this, but many players who have been playing a while do appreciate it.
The action at the tables is generally very smooth, the 'time' button, the amount of time a player has to act, is clear and the amount of time is not too long at 20 seconds.
One very useful feature is the fact that the chat box can be hidden, which can suit some players, and can easily be displayed should this be your personal preference.
888 Poker Banking Details
888 Poker has a wide and varied selection of baking methods available. Some deposit methods are
available worldwide, and some countries have extra deposit methods available.
Deposit Methods available worldwide:
Credit/Charge Card (Visa, MasterCard, EuroCard & Diners Club)
- Minimum Single Credit/Charge Card Deposit Limit: $30
- Maximum Single Credit/Charge Card Deposit Limit: $500
Debit Card (Visa, MasterCard, EuroCard & Diners Club)
- Minimum Single Debit Card Deposit Limit: $30
- Maximum Single Debit Card Deposit Limit: $500
Wire Transfer Deposits
This Deposit method requires approximately 5 Business Days to process
- Minimum Wire Transfer Single Deposit Limit: $100
- Maximum Wire Transfer Initial Single Deposit Limit: $1,000
Click&Buy Deposits
- Minimum Single Click&Buy Deposit Amount: $30
- Maximum Single Click&Buy Deposit Amount: $500
ACTeCASH Deposits
- Minimum ACTeCASH Deposit Limit: $30
- Maximum ACTeCASH Deposit Limit: $3,000
NETELLER Deposits
- Minimum NETELLER Single Deposit Limit: $30
- Maximum NETELLER Single Deposit Limit: $5,000
Extra deposit methods for players from the UK:
Solo Debit Card Deposits
- Minimum Solo Single Deposit Limit: $30
- Maximum Solo Single Deposit Limit: $500
Switch(Maestro) UK Debit Card
- Minimum Switch(Maestro) UK Single Deposit Limit: $30
- Maximum Switch(Maestro) UK Single Deposit Limit: $500
PayPoint e-Voucher Deposits
- Minimum Single PayPoint Deposit Amount: $30 (approx. £17)
- Maximum Single PayPoint Deposit Amount: £249 (approx. $455)
PayPoint Deposits
- Minimum Single PayPoint Deposit Amount: $30 (approx. £17)
- Maximum Single PayPoint Deposit Amount: $400 (approx. £210)
Moneybookers Deposits
- Minimum Moneybookers Single Deposit Limit: $50
- Maximum Moneybookers Single Deposit Limit: $3,000
European Cheque Deposits
This Deposit method requires approximately 4-7 Business Days to process.
- Minimum Cheque Single Deposit Limit: $50
- Maximum Cheque Single Deposit Limit: $3,000
Extra deposit methods for players from CANADA:
FirePay Deposits
- Minimum FirePay Single Deposit Limit: $50
- Maximum FirePay Single Deposit Limit: $500
Immediate Check (e-Check) Deposits
- Minimum Immediate Check (e-Check) Deposit Limit: $50
- Maximum Immediate Check (e-Check) Deposit Limit: $500
Extra deposit methods for players from GERMANY:
Commerzbank OnlineBankingweb Deposits
This Deposit method requires approximately 4-7 Business Days to process.
- Minimum Commerzbank OnlineBankingweb Single Deposit Limit: $50
- Maximum Commerzbank OnlineBankingweb Single Deposit Limit: $3,000
Deutsche Bank 24 Deposits
This Deposit method requires approximately 4-7 Business Days to process.
- Minimum Deutsche Bank 24 Single Deposit Limit: $50
- Maximum Deutsche Bank 24 Single Deposit Limit: $3,000
Dresdner Bank Internetbanking Deposits
This Deposit method requires approximately 4-7 Business Days to process.
- Minimum Dresdner Bank Internetbanking Single Deposit Limit: $50
- Maximum Dresdner Bank Internetbanking Single Deposit Limit: $3,000
Paysafe Deposits
- Minimum paysafecard Single Deposit Limit: $30
- Maximum paysafecard Single Deposit Limit: $850
European Cheque Deposits
This Deposit method requires approximately 4-7 Business Days to process.
- Minimum Cheque Single Deposit Limit: $50
- Maximum Cheque Single Deposit Limit: $3,000
Moneybookers Deposits
- Minimum Moneybookers Single Deposit Limit: $50
- Maximum Moneybookers Single Deposit Limit: $3,000
Extra deposit methods for players from AUSTRIA:
ELBA Deposits
- Minimum ELBA Deposit Limit: $50
- Maximum ELBA Deposit Limit: $3,000
Moneybookers Deposits
- Minimum Moneybookers Single Deposit Limit: $50
- Maximum Moneybookers Single Deposit Limit: $3,000
Paysafe Deposits
- Minimum paysafecard Single Deposit Limit: $30
- Maximum paysafecard Single Deposit Limit: $850
Europe and the Far East
Minimum Moneybookers Single Deposit Limit: $50
Maximum Moneybookers Single Deposit Limit: $3,000
Members in Singapore, deposit to your Pacific Poker Account using eNETS Internet Payment. eNETS Internet Payment allows you to easily make instant and secure payments directly from your Bank Account.
Minimum eNETS Internet Payment Single Deposit: $50.
Maximum eNETS Internet Payment Single Deposit: $3,000.
Members in Estonia, deposit to your Pacific Poker Account using Hansabank Internet Payment
Minimum Hansabank Internet Payment: Single Deposit Limit: $50.
Maximum Hansabank Internet Payment: Single Deposit Limit: $3,000.
Cash PrePaid card available for residents in Italy. The types of cards that can be used are Kalibra and PostePay. Can be purchase in any post office or Kiosk.
Minimum Single Credit/Charge Card Deposit Limit: $30
Maximum Single Credit/Charge Card Deposit Limit: $500
Greece, Slovenia and Spain, paysafecard Deposits
Minimum paysafecard Single Deposit Limit: $30
Maximum paysafecard Single Deposit Limit: $850
For our Members in Ireland, Laser Deposits
Minimum Laser Single Deposit Limit: $30
Maximum Laser Single Deposit Limit: $500
Bank Accounts (Offline)
directly from your Bank Account for our Members in Europe and Japan.
Minimum Bank Transfer Single Deposit Limit: $50
Maximum Bank Transfer Single Deposit Limit: $3,000
Please note: This Deposit method requires approximately 4-7 Business Days to process.
For our Members in Brazil, Boleto Deposits
This Deposit method requires approximately 1 Business Day to process
Minimum Boleto Single Deposit Limit: $30
Maximum Boleto Single Deposit Limit: $250
Members in Mexico, Deposito Refrenciado Deposits
Minimum Deposito Refrenciado Single Deposit Limit: $30
Maximum Deposito Refrenciado Single Deposit Limit: $250
This Deposit method requires approximately 1 Business Day to process
Members in France, Spain, European Cheque Deposits
This Deposit method requires approximately 4-7 Business Days to process.
Minimum Cheque Single Deposit Limit: $50
Maximum Cheque Single Deposit Limit: $3,000
CHINA - Chinese Debit Card Deposits
To Deposit via this method, you must be a holder of a Debit Card from one of the following Banks:
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China ("Ling Tong" Cards),
China Everbright Bank ("Yang Guang" Cards),
CITIC Industrial Bank (Li Chai Bao),
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (Orient Cards),
China Minsheng Banking Corp.,LTD ("Min Sheng" Cards),
Hua Xia Bank ("Hua Xia" Cards),
GuangDong Development Bank ("Li Chai Tong"/"Yi Hu Tong" Cards),
ShenZhen Development Bank Co. LTD. ("Fa Zhan" Cards),
China Merchant Bank.
Minimum Chinese Debit Card Single Deposit Limit: $30
Maximum Chinese Debit Card Single Deposit Limit: $500
To make a Credit/Charge Card, FirePay or Immediate Check (e-Check) Deposit by Telephone, please call:
Call Toll-Free from Canada: 1-888-416-3156
Call Toll-Free from the UK: 0-800-032-4228
From all other Countries (Toll Call): +350-43703