Just a few years ago the game of poker was said to be in decline, its incredible resurgence has been quite a phenomenon. Of course, we have the online poker scene largely to thank for this. Not only has it brought the game to the world’s attention, it’s also allowed millions of people to learn the rules for themselves in a safe and secure environment as they build up their skills. The fact that the game is so popular has also seen developers of video games such as the blockbusting Red Dead Redemption incorporate a version of it into their gameplay.
The leading online poker sites have also been quick to empower players to discover the pleasures of the game with many offering the chance to play poker for free as a way to develop their skills without risking any cash. As one of the biggest and most popular sites out there, 888poker offers this great facility, but there is more to it than that – making it the perfect site for both the novice and the most experienced player.
That’s because it offers everything you could want from an online poker site – something that the company has been developing since it was launched in 2010 under its current name, although its origins go back to 2002.
Today it’s one of the world’s biggest poker sites boasting no less than 10 million members and offering a wide range of games including the all-time favourite, Texas Hold’Em and other modern innovations that more than keep pace with the high speed world today – like their innovative Snap poker.
Choice and ease of play the key features that drive everything behind 888poker so it will be no surprise to learn that it’s just as enjoyable to play on a mobile device as it is on a PC, and the 888poker app, available from both Apple and Android app stores, make it a slick experience every time.
The games
As well as the already mentioned Texas Hold’em you’ll also be able to enjoy a game of Omaha and Stud variations. And whether you want to enjoy cash games or tournament play, you’ll find there are all the options that you need from low stakes starters to the more competitive ones for more experienced players.
We’ve already mentioned Snap poker and it’s certainly well worth going into a little more detail about it here as it’s proving to be one of the most popular of their many innovations.
It was developed to counteract one of the inevitable differences of the online game when compared with live action – the pace of play. Unlike sitting round a table when the action can be fast and furious, it’s an altogether slower experience online. But with Snap poker you have the opportunity to be dealt into another game the second that you fold, so there’s no waiting around for the hand to finish. When you opt in for Snap play, you’re placed in a pool of players who are constantly being matched up with each other and there’s the added facility of being able to keep an eye on the game that you’ve just folded in.
Another big favourite for poker players looking for a game with a difference is the Blast Sit-and-Go. This is an exciting innovation and a variation of Texas Hold’em that can pay out between twice and 10,000 times the amount of your initial buy-in – the exciting part is that you don’t know how much it will be till you start to play.
It’s a four-player game that starts as normal. But, at a certain point, a countdown begins, and then it’s all-in until the game reaches its conclusion and the winner at that point takes all.
Loyalty pays
Many online poker sites have clubs to reward their loyal players but not many are quite as good as the 888poker Club. That’s because, as well as an amazing range of bonuses, it also incorporates any play that you might enjoy on other 888 sites including their state-of-the-art casino as well as sports betting.
The way it works is simple. The more you play, the more points you earn. When you reach a certain level, you receive shiny gold tokens that you can exchange for a wide range of great incentives. There are also a number of other great offers including free scratch cards to reward you for reaching certain levels as well as exclusive entry into members’ tournaments.
Add this to the very generous joining incentives that you receive when you register with 888poker and it’s easy to see why they have manged to attract, and keep, their 10 million members.
Technology you can trust
While some online sites have something of a homespun look and feel to them, with 888poker it’s obvious that a great deal of care and attention has gone into the design and useablity whether on PC or mobile device. Navigating round the site or the app is easy and intuitive which makes the player experience all the more satisfying. Making deposits and withdrawals is easy and they accept all the standard methods of payment.
So, it all adds up to the sort of poker site that sets the standards for others to follow. Plus, we can expect further innovations on the way, and possibly even a virtual reality version before long. So why not check it out for yourself next time you have a few minutes to spare?