888poker review
Updated September 28, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
888poker suits adults who want a single, long-established poker site rather than a multi-product lobby. Licensed in the UK, Malta and Gibraltar, it has been running since 2002 and pairs a broad payment list with the responsible gambling controls regular players expect.
Key facts
- Best for
- Poker-only players after a licensed, long-running site with a wide payment list
- Welcome offer
- 100% first deposit bonus up to $1000 with promo code WELCOME100 (non-UK .com offer)↗
- Regulators
- Gambling Commission (United Kingdom), Malta Gaming Authority, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, Gibraltar Licensing Authority, UK Gambling Commission↗
- Payment methods
- VISA, MasterCard, Luxon Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Skrill, NETELLER, EcoPayz, Trustly, Rapid Transfer, Paysafecard, Nordea, Op-Pohjola, Verkkopankki, Pankkisiirto, Wire Transfer, BACS↗
- Products
- Poker↗
- Responsible gambling tools
- Deposit-limits, Cool-off, Self-exclusion↗
- Legal entity
- 888 UK Limited↗
- Headquarters
- Gibraltar↗
- Founded
- 2002↗
- Support channels
- Chat, Help-centre, Community, Email↗
- Features
- Fast payouts, Pay N Play, Mobile app
- Pricing model
- Welcome bonus
- Official website
- 888poker.com
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 6 sources
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- WikidataWikipediaXreddit.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Regulated by Gambling Commission (United Kingdom), Malta Gaming Authority and Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner rather than a single offshore authority.
- Deposits and payouts run through VISA, MasterCard and Luxon Pay, covering cards, wallets and bank transfers.
- Responsible gambling controls are in place: deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion.
- Listed features are fast payouts, pay n play and mobile app, and the brand has been trading since 2002.
Cons
- Support runs on chat, help centre and community, with no phone line listed.
- The product list is poker, so casino and lottery players get nothing here.
- The published welcome offer is a capped first deposit match tied to the non-UK site, so UK players should read the offer shown to them.
Who it suits
- Adults who play poker only and want a single-purpose lobby
- Players who want e-wallet and bank transfer options alongside cards
- Anyone who wants to see named licensing bodies, since the site lists Gambling Commission (United Kingdom), Malta Gaming Authority and Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner
Who should look elsewhere
- Players chasing a new registration bonus elsewhere may prefer Snai, listed at 305 EUR welcome bonus for new registrations, Italy for new registrations in Italy.
- Synot Tip SK spreads its casino welcome package over several deposits with free spins on registration in Slovakia, a different offer shape to a first deposit match.
- Chipstars Affiliates answers to Kansspelautoriteit alone, so it suits players who prefer a single named regulator.
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Where 888poker is available
- Available
- Gibraltar, Malta, United Kingdom
- Licence in United Kingdom
- Gambling Commission (United Kingdom) (39028), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Malta
- Malta Gaming Authority (MGA/CRP/121/2006-09), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner (113), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Licensing Authority (112), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in United Kingdom
- UK Gambling Commission (039028-R-319297-014), checked September 26, 2026
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates 888poker?+
The site is licensed by Gambling Commission (United Kingdom), Malta Gaming Authority and Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner. The UK Gambling Commission register and the Malta Gaming Authority each list the operator, and Gibraltar bodies appear too, so a reader can check the record before depositing.
How long has 888poker been trading?+
The brand dates back to 2002 and is run in the UK as 888 UK Limited, with its base in Gibraltar. Operating under a single legal entity across several regulators keeps the paperwork traceable for players checking who holds their money.
What welcome offer is available?+
The published offer is a first deposit match up to a stated cap, claimed with a promo code, and it is listed for the non-UK site. Players in the UK should read the offer shown inside their own account, since terms can differ by market.
Which payment methods are supported?+
Payments run through VISA, MasterCard and Luxon Pay, spanning VISA, MasterCard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Skrill, NETELLER, Trustly, wire and bank transfers plus Finnish bank options. The listed features, fast payouts, pay n play and mobile app, add fast payouts and pay n play on top of the usual card and wallet methods.
Is there a mobile app?+
Yes. A mobile app sits among the listed features, fast payouts, pay n play and mobile app, so tables and cash games can be played away from a desktop. Cash game play and fast payouts are the features readers usually check first on mobile.
What responsible gambling tools are there?+
The listed tools are deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion. Deposit limits and a cool off period can be set by the player, and self exclusion is there for anyone who wants a longer break. The listing comes from the non-UK section of the site, so UK players should check their own terms.
How do I reach support?+
Support runs on chat, help centre and community: live chat, email, a help centre and a community board. There is no phone line listed, which is worth knowing if you would rather talk a matter through with a person on a recorded call.
What can I actually play?+
The product list is poker, so this is a dedicated poker site rather than a mixed lobby. Readers who want casino or lottery tables in the same place will find a narrower choice here.
Sources
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk/downloads/business-licence-regi... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity, Licences
“Account Number=39028; Licence Account Name=888 UK Limited”
- 888poker.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Products
“Year of Establishment 2002”
- 888poker.com/real-money-poker/cashout/policy checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features
“The minimum withdrawal for all payment methods accepted by us is $5/€5/£5/5 CAD.”
- 888poker.com/real-money-poker/deposit/payment-methods checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Payment methods
“Below is a list and short description of each deposit method offered by 888poker.com”
- 888poker.com/responsible-gaming-nonuk checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Responsible gambling tools, Support channels
“You can set your own deposit limits and request to adjust them at any time ... A one day "Take a Break" period ... you can request a six month or above self-exclusion period”
- 888poker.com/poker-promotions/bonus checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Pricing model, Welcome offer
“Types of Bonuses Welcome Bonus, Play with Friends, No Deposit Bonus and more”
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-register/business/detail... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Regulators
Compiled from 9 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Minimum deposit, Withdrawal time.
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