888 launched its online activity in Nevada officially on September 15, 2013. On March 21, 2012, The Nevada Gaming Commission granted 888 a license as an Interactive Gaming Service Provider. Authorities in these states require that online casino providers join an offline partner in order to receive an operating license. Changes to online gaming regulations in 2013 in some states has prompted return by 888 to the US market.Ĩ88poker has partnerships with several private gaming entities in Nevada, and New Jersey. When the United States Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in 2006, affirming that online gambling in the United States was illegal, 888poker was forced to close its doors to all American players. The site enjoyed early success due in part to a large number of players who joined from its more established sister site. The poker provider was originally launched in 2002 as Pacific Poker and later rebranded 888poker. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Gibraltar. 888poker, formerly Pacific Poker, is an international online poker brand owned by 888 Holdings.
