888 Mobile Poker

• Mobile site: www.888Poker.com
• Bonus: 100% match up to $888
• Games: Texas Hold’em

The 888 Poker mobile platform allows players to enjoy a great selection of tournaments, cash games, and play money tables via smartphone and tablet devices. Click the button on the left to download the official 888 app for Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and other non-Apple operating systems. For iOS devices, tap here to play through the browser-based no download version.

To get started, you must create an account at 888. This is quick and easy, and within a matter of moments you will be ready to deposit some funds and claim up to $888 in bonus cash. If you have already registered via the desktop poker site, you can log in on your mobile device using the exact same username and password.

Note: Because the 888Poker.com official app is a non-market program, before starting the download you may have to alter your device’s security settings to allow unknown applications. This is only necessary for the duration of the installation process, and you can change the settings back again as soon the app download is complete.

888’s Mobile Poker Interface

Whether you download the native app or play directly through your phone or tab’s Web browser, you get the same super-slick gameplay interface and the same selection of real cash poker tables. You can also play for fun in practice mode, if you so desire.

Naturally, the mobile poker lobby is more streamlined than the complete software download for desktop computers; there is no 3D Poker, no PokerCam, and there aren’t quite as many game options and changeable settings available. Simplicity and functionality are the aims of the game here, and the result is a high-performance mobile platform which is clean to look at, easy to use, and extremely reliable.

We can play three kinds of real money mobile poker at 888:

• Cash Games – Otherwise known as ring games, where we can buy-in and cash out at any time.
• Scheduled Tournaments – The traditional competitive poker setup, where players must register and be ready to go before a predetermined starting time. Usually played as multi-table tournaments (MTT).
• Sit & Go Tournaments – A hugely popular online poker format, where play begins as soon as the required number of players has signed up for a seat. Renowned for its high-speed gameplay, as blinds go up quicker than usual and players can be eliminated very swiftly.

At present, all poker games at 888 Mobile are played with classic Texas Hold’em rules. There are, however, plenty of stake sizes and betting options available – from micro-stakes tables (starting at $0.01/$0.02) up to high roller tourneys, with fixed limit and no limit Holdem poker both available.

The beauty of the 888 Poker app is how easy it is to navigate. From the lobby, it takes just a tap or a swipe to bring up all the various game menus, visit the cashier, or tinker with the in-app settings. Even those who normally find it frustrating to play games on small iPhone screens will be pleasantly surprised by how user-friendly this layout is.

Online banking Security

Mobile users can enjoy the same confidence as when making deposits and withdrawals with 888Poker’s desktop software. All transactions are shielded by highly advanced SSL (Secure Socket Layer) digital encryption, which ensures none of your bank details or personal data will fall into the wrong hands. This is the same technology used by leading financial institutions around the world, so you can rest easy knowing your money is safe.

As with the main online platform, players can choose from a number of secure cash deposit methods via mobile. These include credit card and debit card (Visa, MasterCard), Web wallets (Neteller, Skrill), pre-paid online money vouchers (Ukash, Paysafecard), and direct wire transfers (Citadel Direct). For more info on deposits and withdrawals, please visit the ‘Banking’ section at 888Poker.com.

Connection Requirements & Dropout Policy

There is one requirement for getting the most out of 888’s mobile poker app: a strong data connection. Whether you use 4G or wifi, a reliable signal is a must in order to prevent dropouts – which are annoying for everyone involved. However, 888 understands that the very nature of mobile technology means sometimes disconnections are unavoidable, and so there is a very clear policy on what happens when dropouts do occur.

As soon you are disconnected, the 888 software will recognise this and give you extra time to repair the connection and resume your position at the table. If the connection is not re-established within that time-frame, one of the following scenarios will take place:

• For no limit poker, your hand will be automatically folded
• For fixed limit games, you will automatically go all-in
• If you have already gone all-in twice due to disconnections, then your hand will auto-fold on all subsequent dropouts
• If you drop out and do not reconnect in time for the next hand, that hand will auto-fold

888Poker.com Promotions

Playing on mobile gives you the same access to 888’s sign-up bonuses and regular promos as you get via PC or Mac. We get $10 absolutely free upon joining, and can score up to $888 in bonus money when we make our first real money deposit. We can also pick up tickets for exclusive freeroll tournaments, as well as earn Status Points and Reward Points for every real dollar we spend on bets and buy-ins. Our playing account covers every single platform, so all our funds, bonus credits, and promotional rewards carry over whether we play on mobile, instant play, or the desktop suite.