888 Poker welcome bonus in PA

Creating a new account at 888 will grant you access to two promotions, both of which you will be able to access in Pennsylvania. You’ll get $20 in a mix of cash and tournament tickets. Then, once you deposit, you have a chance to receive an additional bonus up to $1,500. As you might expect, there is a playthrough requirement that you’ll need to complete to unlock the bonus, but it is a little bit easier to unlock compared to some bonuses that you’ll find at competing poker sites.

$20 sign-up bonus

After you create a new account at 888, you will automatically receive $20 to spend on the platform, no deposit required. The site divides that $20 bonus as follows:

• $10 cash to use at 888 Casino (888’s non-poker gambling partner).
• $4 cash that you can spend at either 888 Casino or playing cash games/tournaments at 888 Poker.
• Six $1 tournament tickets that you can use to enter low-stakes tournaments on the 888 Poker site.

Once you create your new account, you will have one week to use the $20, but this shouldn’t be a problem even if you play a minimal amount. Any money that you win with this bonus is yours to keep or cash out.

100% deposit match

If you decide to play for real money and make a deposit, you can access the real meat of the welcome offer – a 100% match of your first deposit, up to a maximum of $1,500. You’ll then have 90 days to unlock the bonus. The minimum deposit to claim the offer is $10.

You’ll unlock the bonus in $10 increments, each time you accrue 100 bonus points. You’ll get two bonus points for every dollar you spend on tournament fees and every dollar you contribute to the rake while playing cash games. Crunching the numbers on this, you’ll have to collect 15,000 bonus points (i.e., pay $7,500 in fees) to release the full $1,500. This seems like a tall order, but the good news is that you get to keep any amount that you unlock in the 90-day period, so even if you don’t reach the threshold for the entire 100% match, you can still collect some. A bonus meter at the table will keep track of how close you are to releasing the next $10.

How to sign up at 888 Poker in PA

Follow these instructions to create an account at 888poker:

• First, you need to be in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Next, head to the 888 Poker site on your compatible smart device or desktop computer.
• In the top right corner, look for the button that says “Sign Up.” Clicking that will take you to the registration page. Enter the required information and affirm that you are 21 or older.
• Choose a username and password, and you’re set to hit the tables.

888 Poker loyalty program

888 has recently overhauled its loyalty program and introduced a new process for earning rewards. At first glance, it seems a bit involved, but we’ll break it down for you. Once you figure the program out, it can be beneficial.

When you make your first real money deposit, 888 will automatically enroll you in its loyalty club. You begin accruing points by completing one of several “Club Challenges” that are available throughout the year. Finishing the challenges will get you points that will put you on the road to the next rewards level. Each time you advance a level, you’ll get virtual coins that you can use in the 888 store to buy items or collect cash back.

And the great feature is that you never lose your level progress. Once you hit a certain level, you stay there until you move into the next tier. On top of this, you will receive various other prizes as you progress, such as freerolls and scratch-off cards. This can make a nice contrast to some of the more “grinding” programs that other poker sites offer.

888 Poker software

While far from cutting-edge, the 888 software is certainly serviceable. What it lacks in flashy graphics and modern animations, it makes up for in functionality. If you are familiar with the way that most poker sites lay out their lobbies, then you will be able to navigate 888 with no problem. Everything is intuitively laid out, and it is simple to locate the poker game you’re looking for.

Once you are on the table, you’ll see all the key information laid out in a logical manner. That said, the whole experience does feel a bit dated, and we would like to see 888 invest a bit of money in overhauling the look and feel of the site in the near future.

What are the best features at 888 Online Poker?

• Easy-to-use software: The most important thing that a poker company can do is produce a functional program. 888 does just that, and it is nice to find a program that is not bloated with distracting graphics and promotions.
• Loyalty program: Unlike other poker programs that are a painful grind to level up, 888 has a fun and interactive program to reward its players. It is also simple to track your progress, and the prizes at each level are exciting and suspenseful.
• Variety of banking options: 888 Poker provides myriad ways to conduct financial transactions. Because the site been around for a long time, it has the trust of financial institutions. As a result, players have many options available for their banking needs.

How could 888 Poker improve?

• Player pool: 888 has some work to do to increase the pool of active players, particularly at the cash game tables. Hold’em players can always find a game, but perhaps a shared liquidity agreement with another site would entice players to populate the Omaha or stud games.
• Promotions: Although it has a solid welcome offer, 888 could stand to be more creative with the types and variety of promotions that it offers to active players. Promos run only occasionally, so perhaps sponsoring more frequent events could bring players to the tables on a more consistent basis.
• Customer support: 888 does have a few ways to contact customer service, but players report slow response times and subpar service. Adding a live chat support feature to the site could be helpful.

How to download the 888 Poker app

888 Poker works on either desktop/laptop computers or compatible smart devices. You can play it on either Windows or Mac computers along with iOS and many Android devices. Downloading and installing the software is easy. Just follow these directions and you will be placing your first bet in minutes:

Desktop version

• Using an updated internet browser, find the 888 Poker homepage and select the state where you are located (in this case, Pennsylvania).
• Part way down the page, you will see a link marked “Download.”
• Clicking this link will download the installation file to your hard drive.
• Find the installation file (check your downloads folder), and double-click to launch it.
• Follow the prompts on the installation wizard to install the program to your computer.
• Once installed, log in to your previously created account, and you are all set.
• Note that you will have to allow your computer to determine your location so that it can confirm you are within Pennsylvania.

Mobile versions

You can also play poker on the go with 888, on either iOS or Android devices.

• Head to the 888 Poker website using your tablet or phone and, if necessary, confirm that you are in Pennsylvania.
• At the bottom of the page, click the appropriate link to get the app for your device, either Android or iOS.
• Follow the prompts from there to download and install the app.
• Once that’s done, log in to your account and you’re ready to play.

Poker games at 888 Poker

Like most sites, the heaviest traffic is at 888’s No Limit Hold’em tables. That said, some of the other variants do see reliable players during peak weekend hours, making 888 a good option for Omaha or stud players. Apart from cash, 888 does sponsor a number of tournaments as well, so no matter what type of poker you enjoy, you’re likely to find it at 888.

Cash games

Texas Hold’em continues to be the dominant cash option on poker sites, and 888 is no exception. You can usually find a game at low to medium stakes, even at odd hours. If you’re looking to play a different variant, your best bet is to check in on weekend nights for the largest player pool. Here’s a list of all of the cash games available at 888 Poker:

• Texas Hold’em (Limit and No Limit)
• Pot Limit Omaha
• High/Low PLO
• Seven Card Stud
• High/Low Seven Card Stud

Poker tournaments

Apart from the cash game action, 888 also hosts a number of tournaments every day. You won’t find the same volume of tourneys that you will at, say, PokerStars, but 888 does attract a decent number of players to its tournament tables, and the daily guaranteed minimum tournaments are fun to play in. Here are just a few of the types of tournaments you will find:

• Multi-table tournaments: 888 offers a range of large multi-table tournaments every day, in both No Limit Hold’em and Omaha variants. On the weekends, you will find the largest guaranteed prize pools and the most well-attended tourneys.
• Sit and go’s: These single-table tournaments are usually available on demand, with stakes ranging from $0.25 to $10. You can choose to play heads-up (one on one), or up to nine-handed.
• Blast Tournaments: These are 888 Poker’s proprietary tournaments. Get ready for a four-handed sit and go experience, with a random prize pool assigned once all players are in. Players go all-in every hand, and the last player remaining wins the prize. The top prize can reach a maximum of 10,000x the buy-in (although that is exceedingly rare).

Multi-tabling

Even though the 888 Poker software is a bit dated, it does allow you to play on multiple tables at once. It even has a feature where a window will pop up when the action is on you, so you don’t miss out and accidentally fold a premium hand simply because that table is not on top. 888 even allows you to play cash games on the side while you are playing in a large multi-table tournament. And you can multi-table on both mobile and desktop, so no worries about being tethered to a computer if you want to maximize your playing time.

Banking at 888 Poker

As we briefly touched on earlier, the variety of banking options at 888 is one of the top reasons to play there. You’ll have a variety of ways to get your money onto and off of the site, and the transactions are always fast and secure.

How to deposit

888 offers the following options for depositing money:

• ACH bank transfer
• Cage at Caesar’s Casino
• Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
• PayPal
• Bill pay bank transfer
• PayNearMe
• Play+

How to cash out

Here are the options for cashing out of your 888 Poker account:

• ACH bank transfer
• PayPal
• Play+
• Cage at Caesar’s Casino

There is a short waiting period while 888 Poker confirms and verifies your withdrawal. After a two- to five-day period, you can expect to receive your funds, and 888 doesn’t levy any fees on withdrawals, although some financial institutions might.

888 Poker customer service

There are a few ways to get in touch with 888 customer service if necessary, although players do report being less than satisfied much of the time. The site doesn’t have a live chat option, but it does offer a surprisingly helpful FAQ section, so check that out before you resort to other methods; you might be able to get help without contacting anyone. If you do need to send a message, you have the following options:

• Phone
• Email
• “Contact us” web form

Is 888 Poker legal?

Recent legislative changes in Pennsylvania have cleared the way for companies to begin offering legal online betting in PA. 888 is fully licensed and legally permitted to provide online poker in the Keystone State. Just like its in-person counterparts, the online gambling industry is heavily regulated and overseen by multiple third-party commissions and other legal and governmental entities.

History of 888 Poker

888poker is a subsidiary of 888 Holdings, a publicly traded gambling company launched in 1997. The poker site first launched under the name “Pacific Poker” in the United States in 2002, and operated under that moniker until 2006 when it closed up shop in the US. It continued to operate successfully in Europe, and in 2013 legal advances made it possible for 888 to return to the US. It re-launched as 888 Poker that same year. In some states, it has shared liquidity agreements with WSOP. It has also teamed up with Caesars Entertainment to expand its offerings. In 2021, 888 became one of the first sites to offer online poker in Pennsylvania.

Is 888 the best online poker room in PA?

Given the fact that online gambling in Pennsylvania is still in its infancy, there isn’t too much competition for 888. As a result, we can comfortably recommend them as an option for poker players. The combination of highly functional software, a solid welcome bonus and a good number of banking options means that 888 is an easy choice for your poker needs in the Keystone State.