888 Opens Alberta’s First Licensed Online Poker Room
The new provincial client offers cash games and tournaments, but begins with a player pool separated from Ontario and 888’s international network.
The new provincial client offers cash games and tournaments, but begins with a player pool separated from Ontario and 888’s international network.
The operator reports big numbers in its fight against bots and RTA in 2023, with more than 4068 affected players receiving refunds after being victims of the banned AI and RTA users.
The operator said it refunded a record $287,292 last year to 6,801 players, for an average refund of $42 per player. It also permanently banned 252 accounts.
It’s unclear if the scandal that forced out Itai Pazner will impact any proposal by 888 to continue providing casino gaming and online poker in Delaware.
Amit Berkovich, VP and Head of 888poker reveals more about the company’s responsible gaming efforts.
Since the AI-powered responsible gaming software The Control Centre rolled out in 2020, 888 has been committed to continuously improving its RG tools & helping players gamble safely.
The online poker operator has partnered with ECOSEC to utilize eco-friendly, recyclable poker chip bags to all 888poker LIVE events.
The operator has returned almost $100,000 to affected players.