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888 Poker is Doubling Major Tournament GTD Prizepools

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888 PokerOver the past year 888poker, formerly Pacific Poker, has built new state-of-the art software, launched exclusive PokerCam table technology, released an innovative TV campaign featuring Shane Warne and completely revamped their promotions and offers, including free $8 registration bonus for new customers.

888poker’s continued commitment to the new “we play different” strategy and focus on customer safety and experience is gaining momentum with online poker players and has brought the site a rapid 45% increase in liquidity.

More long term plans also show to be paying off for the poker network. As the USA market continues to show signs of legalization and licensing for online gaming, 888 has made several strategic moves and partnerships to ensure the best position for entry into the major market. The company’s decision to leave the USA online poker market immediately after the passing of the 2006 UIGEA and its continued focus on safe and legal operations, has opened several doors for 888. One very positive move has been the recent approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission to work with USA operator, Caesars Interactive, the online subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation. As other major sites begin to struggle with the changing landscape in online gaming, 888 remains in a  prime position.

To keep up with the growth, 888poker has doubled  their major guaranteed tournaments including the Sunday Challenge which is now a staggering $100,000 guarantee. Players can take advantage of these huge guarantee tournaments and other promotions such as, new Team Poker Tournaments (win money as part of a team and as an individual) and  Play More Win More (the more you play, the more big $$ guaranteed freeroll tickets you receive).

Players can also try a more social online poker experience when they play the new PokerCam tables.  PokerCam tables use webcam technology to bring you a face to face interaction with other players. You can catch bad bluffs, meet new friends and maybe find a new crush all while playing poker.

For information about 888poker’s software, interactive community, online store, new innovations, such as, PokerCam tables, and constantly updated promotions, go to www.888poker.com.

With over 5 million registered users and winner of Socially Responsible Operator of the Year 2010, EGR Awards, 888 is a gaming company you can trust.

Existing 888 Poker Players can now take advantage of a 100% up to $150 reload bonus by using deposit code APRIL150.

888Poker Japan Relief Tournament

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888 PokerThe massive earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan on 11 March 2011 have caused widespread destruction, nuclear pollution and suffering, seen on television screens around the world.

As a result, 888poker in association with the Japanese Red Cross Society is hosting a Japan Charity Relief Fund $1 re-buy tournament ($1,000 guaranteed) on Saturday, 16 April 2011 at 19:00 GMT, to raise money and awareness to assist the affected people in Japan. For every 888poker member that participates in this tournament, 888poker will donate $1 to the Japanese Red Cross Society in aid of the Japan Charity Relief Fund. In addition, all the monies collected (the prizepool) in this tournament will be donated.

888poker will provide participatory prizes for the top 10 places in the tournament. The tournament details are as follows:

What: Japan Charity Relief Fund
When: Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 19:00 GMT
Where: Tournaments ’All’ tab
Buy-in: $1 with $1 Re-buys and Add-on
Prize pool: $1,000 Guaranteed to be donated And for every member who plays, we’ll donate $1 to Red Cross in support of the Japan Charity Relief Fund

Plus:
1st –3rd: WSOP Qualifier entry for 17 April @ 19:05 GMT
4th – 10th: $50K Challenge entry for 10 April @ 19:35 GMT

Registration Open now!

For 888poker members who wish to contribute to the cause, but not participate in the tournament, they can simply donate money via our Money Transfer feature to username CHRTY4JAPAN.

888 Poker Launches “pokercam” Tables

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888 Poker888 Poker, one of the world’s most popular gaming entertainment companies, has launched a groundbreaking “pokercam” option for 888 Poker, innovating to again provide players with something that they have not experienced before.

The poker cam tables, powered by ooVoo, a leading video communication service provider with a best-in-class mobile video chat solution, will be available from the main lobby and will allow players to see their opponents while playing a Texas Hold’em Cash game.

The option builds on the strong social aspects of the 888 poker rooms, which already lead their way in the use of personalised avatars providing an immerse social experience in which players can interact together.

The addition of the “Teams Tournament” feature adds a further dimension to 888’s social play. This innovative type of tournament gives players the option of joining a virtual team in a regular tournament format. However, in addition to the traditional prize-pool, players score points for their team, and a portion of the prize is allocated to all of the players that belong to the winning team. Players can group together to face off as rival football teams or cities, adding an emotional level to the play, with links to major social networking sites letting people know when like-minded people have joined a tournament.

As well as these innovations in the game play, the “late registration” option means that there is always a tournament to join, even at off-peak times. An improved lobby also gives a better user experience, and allows quick and easy entry to tables.
The new offer builds on the enormously successful launch of Poker 6 in June 2010, which overhauled the Poker platform and provided an intuitive usability that targeted the casual player. The platform also allowed players to play Poker in 3D.

Hili Shakked, Director of Poker Offering, 888holdings, said:

“Through the addition of video streams to our hugely successful Poker 6 we are offering an even more personal, inclusive, and social environment. On top of this, the chance to play as part of a team in the Team Tournaments, provides a competitive edge that allows players to meet and play with other like-minded people.”

888 3D Poker is here

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The brand new 888poker 3D experience has landed! To celebrate the official launch of its new revolutionary 3D software on 27th July, 888poker is offering ALL players the chance to turn 8¢ into $30,000, iPads, Sony Home Cinemas and Kindles.

To go with its NEW look and NEW name 888poker has been given a complete makeover! Rewritten from scratch, the new 888poker software gives players a whole different gaming experience and is definitely something to shout about.

Here’s a taste of what’s new:
• The first web-based 3D poker experience
• Quick-Click Beginners’ Lobby
• Table Layout
• Fabulous graphics & gameplay
• Amazing Avatars
• Choose your deck
• Colour Indicators
• Personalised Lobby

The amazing new 888poker software is available now in English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Portuguese and 27th July in Russian and Italian.

888poker has also launched the brand NEW 888poker Rewards Store, where players can swap poker points for prizes such as iPods, poker accessories, cars and even holidays! Plus, if all this wasn’t enough, 888poker.com provides a new social network for poker faces to connect off the tables.

Download now and try the new 888poker experience for yourself.