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Become Part Of A Horse Racing Partnership For As Little As $1

888poker.com and Circuit Racing enjoy a fantastic partnership and one that has allowed some players on 888poker.com to own a share of race horses for as little as $1!

In April 2012, Circuit Racing purchased a new race horse named Blazing Knight and already the horse has already started to reward his 888poker.com shareholders by winning his first race; finishing first over six furlongs at a meeting in Wolverhamption in October 2012.

Blazing Knight had already finished third four times and had a second place finish to his name before his Wolverhampton victory and all the signs are there that he will continue to yield great results, and therefore profits, for those who own a share of him. You could be one of those shareholders by winning your stake in the 888poker.com exclusive tournaments. Look out for them in the 888poker lobby under the "Special" tab.

888 Launches Innovative New 888Poker+ Software

Brand new to 888 Poker is the launching of the 888Poker+ software. The new client includes the innovative Poker Cam Tournaments, Private Player Lounges, new Chat Animations and plethora of new tournament initiatives.

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$100,000 First Depositors Challenge.

Make your first deposit between Thursday (00:00) and Wednesday (23:59) in any given week to qualify for the $100k First Depositors Challenge, every Friday at 1900 GMT. The top ten players in each freeroll get a seat in the Sunday Challenge at 2035 GMT, which has a $100,000 prize pool.

888 Poker Review

888 Poker is one of the world's most popular online poker rooms with over 5,000,000 registered users. Previously known as Pacific Poker, 888 Poker offers software that is sleek and easy to use, as well as a focus on excellent customer service. To experience all this fantastic room has to offer, use the green 'Start Playing' button on PokerNews and you will receive a 100% up to $600 first deposit bonus. PLUS, new players receive entry to a freeroll that awards tickets to a $50,000 Guaranteed Tourney!

Poker888 Background

888 Poker, also known as Pacific Poker has recently received a major upgrade in all aspects of its game. From more detailed table options, gaming types to extensive player customization, 888 Poker is fast becoming a stand out online poker experience. The new table design centres around a large playing table and equally large and colourful playing cards, complemented by a range of innovative 3D avatars. A completely redesigned lobby, for both cash and tournament games is capped off with improvements to security.

Limits and Rake

The limits at 888Poker are unified across each of the games offered; making it easier for players to find the playing level that best suits them. Limits start at $0.05/$0.10 and increase in steady amounts through to $75/$150. There are 12 limit levels all told, so there will be a game and a level to suit all calibre of players. A lot of experts consider the low limit games at 888 Poker to be terrific value as players tend to be loose and the rake is generous. For $0.05/$0.10 games the maximum rake is 6 cents. For the $25/$50 cent game the rake is capped at $0.30 cents. Both of these limits provide excellent value for new poker players. For the $0.5/$1 and $1/$2 games the rake is capped at $1.25, which is also better than most sites. For games above $1/$2 the rake is a standard 5 per cent capped at $3.

Player Traffic

One of the larger internet poker rooms, 888 Poker is run by the hugely popular casino, Casino on Net . 888 Poker run their own events and so draw in a high number of poker players from advertising on TV and the web. There is plenty of action here due to the high number of players and so there is little waiting time required for your favourite events.

Playability

Very juicy indeed. 888 Poker brings in a high number of gamblers from its casino operation, so expect plenty of loose action. Navigation around 888 Poker is easy and the tables have a good look and feel to them. But I consider professional poker players, that make a living out of the game, as investors, I count systematic losers who play for enjoyment as gamblers and 888 Poker has many of these. 888 Poker also has a Quick Play, or 888 Poker direct java version of the game, which means players can log on anywhere, without the need to download the software.

888 Poker Software and Extra Features

The lobby at 888 Pacific Poker is well designed, with each game type tabbed for easy viewing. Search filters are equally easy to apply allowing players to efficiently narrow down the available rooms and find the room that they're after. As for the rooms themselves, players are greeted with a very large, uncluttered poker table, with large and vibrant cards that are easy to recognize. Player avatar selection options have recently been increased, adding to the personalization options available. Players can resize the gaming window and the buttons are easy enough to navigate. 888 Poker runs smoothly, the only hold up is usually players who are thinking about their bet. Although, thankfully, a 30 second timer keeps things running at an even pace. For those after an even faster experience, turbo tables are also on offer.

Customer Service

888 Poker has toll free help numbers for the UK, Germany, Australia and 17 other countries. Support is in English only. Live chat support and email support is also offered. All support is generally answered swiftly and accurately. Cash out however can take a few days to process and clear.

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