The online poker landscape has certainly changed in recent years, with many players flocking to new variations, looking to add some excitement and trying to find an edge in games that haven’t been researched as much as the Cadillac of Poker, Texas Hold’em. As one of the industry leaders, 888poker is aware of this trend, and it’s looking to give players more of what they want.
The operator has just added a couple of new variants to its platform, adding Pot Limit Omaha 5 and Pot Limit Omaha 6 to its repertoire. To start with, these new variations will be available only to cash game players, but it’s safe to assume they’ll be added to the tournament schedule in due time.
This is an important step for 888poker as more variants can certainly help the operator retain existing and attract new players. The site was one of the first to pick up on and fully endorse the trend of mystery bounty tournaments in the online environment, but there is always more work to do.
Generous Rewards, Special Promos, and Live Packages
To spread awareness for newly added features and attract players to the tables, 888poker is running a few special promotions.
First of all, for a limited period, all PLO5/6 players will qualify for up to 100% rakeback on all rake generated in these games. This is on top of any rakeback you may be eligible for from other games and variations.
The site will also be running freerolls, awarding over $20,000 in prizes to players who decide to join the action and play the minimum number of hands, namely:
- Play 150 PLO5/6 hands during a week — qualify for PLO 5&6 Action Freerolls on Saturdays
- Win 300 PLO5/6 hands — receive an entry into the PLO 5&6 Celebration Freeroll on Dec 7
Last but certainly not least, all players accumulating a certain amount of rake at PLO tables (four, five, and six-card variants all count) before Nov 25 will gain an entry into the PLO Rakeback Freeroll, where the top two finishers will receive an 888poker LIVE package to play a Main Event of their choosing.
It’s Action Time at 888poker
888poker is entering the final quarter of 2024 on a strong note. Tournament players can look forward to the PokerNews Online Championship kicking off this weekend, featuring more than $1,000,000 in guarantees.
Those who prefer faster-paced action will certainly be thrilled with the addition of PLO5 and PLO6 cash tables to the mix. These are action-packed poker variations that allow players to get involved with a lot of hands and continue on many flops, turns and rivers, as additional hole cards create many interesting opportunities.
Perhaps equally as important, these games haven’t been “GTO solved” as of yet, which means even the more experienced players are still finding their feet in these variants, creating a more leveled playing field.
If you’re up for some action, check out the 888poker client and jump straight in. Games start as low as $0.01/$0.02, so there is something for every bankroll. If you’re new to this fun format, though, we suggest you exercise some caution to begin with, as these games can be extremely volatile and take some getting used to.
