888 Holdings Launches Next Generation Poker 8 Platform

World-renowned gaming operator, 888 Holdings, announced the launch of brand new, next-generation poker platform that will significantly broaden and diversify the company’s table games portfolio.

The cross-territory platform – dubbed Poker 8 – will be made available to all ed clients on the 888poker brand and, according to official’s statements, will “offer a more engaging experience to players.”

A Four Aces Kind of Output

Poker 8’s release will not be imminent, however, as the rolling out is scheduled to take place in several phases over the course of the coming months…

…with the first phase already imminent, which will comprise of 888poker tables upgrade for desktop s exclusively. The update will eventually result in superior visual presentation, crisp graphics and a more contemporary design.

Further down the road, the entire functionality of the platform will be greatly enhanced and will be transferred to mobile devices as well. Transitioning between tables will be much more slick, much to multi-table players’ delight.

Best-In-Class Platform

888 Holdings’ B2C senior vice-president, Guy Cohen, stated:

“Over the coming months, all players will benefit from additional upgrades and improvements to our next generation poker platform and we’ll be taking on board customer about the new features. Once the roll-out is complete, we believe our best-in-class platform will offer the most entertaining and engaging experience on the market.”

Post-Shopping Letting off Steam

The company has finalized the purchase of JPJ Group’s Mandalay in March, which effectively means they will assume control of Jet Management Group’s and Jet Media’s online bingo brands, including the popular Costa Bingo.

Prior to that, in February, the firm appointed a brand-new responsible gaming director…

…in order to improve safety measures and get more in line with various jurisdictions’ regulations regarding the well-being of consumers. Andrew Anthony, who has taken on the said role, said that he is looking forward to working together with his industry peers and stakeholders so everyone can share ideas and promote best practices.

Collaboration With Yggdrasil

In order to improve the level of their services in Danish and British market…

…888 has teamed up with one of the most inventive and beloved developers of today, Yggdrasil Gaming, to help them bolster their portfolio in these countries and provide a wider range of entertainment to consumers.

Speaking on the occasion, Guy Cohen said that, “as an innovative provider of online casino games, we are excited to boost our portfolio of games with top-notch Yggdrasil titles. Our players will be delighted with these new games.”

Source:

“888 rolls out new poker platform”, igamingbusiness.com, March 20, 2019.