888poker, formerly Pacific Poker, is an international online poker brand owned by Evoke plc.[1] It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Gibraltar.
History
The poker provider was originally launched in 2002 as Pacific Poker and later rebranded 888poker. The site enjoyed early success due in part to a large number of players who joined from its more established sister site.[2]
United States
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. Changes to online gaming regulations in 2013 in some states have prompted a return by 888 to the US market.