Who We Really Are
888 poker started with a simple but meaningful goal: to provide Malaysian players with a safe, fair, and enjoyable online betting experience. Over more than a decade, we have grown from a small platform into one of the most trusted online betting destinations in the region – with over half a million registered members from across Malaysia, from Perlis all the way to Sabah and Sarawak.
We understand that Malaysian players differ in preferences, needs, and playing styles. That is why 888 poker built from the ground up with the local context in mind – from language options and payment methods to the sports covered and a customer support team that communicates fluently in Bahasa Malaysia. We are not a foreign company that has simply been "translated" for Malaysia – we are genuinely here, for Malaysian players.
The 888 Poker Story: From the Beginning to Today
When 888 poker first launched, the online betting landscape in Malaysia was extremely limited. Players had to rely on foreign platforms with interfaces in unfamiliar languages, complicated payment methods, and no local customer support. We saw that gap and made it our mission to fill it.
Starting with football betting – the sport closest to the heart of Malaysians – 888 poker gradually expanded to include cricket, badminton, tennis, esports, virtual sports, and live casino. Every new product addition is made based on genuine demand and feedback from our player community.
Today, 888 poker offers over 50 sports categories with more than 1,000 betting markets every day. From Malaysia Super League matches on Saturday nights to MPL Mobile Legends esports finals on Sunday afternoons — bet on it all in real time with competitive odds and thrilling live betting features.
Our Commitment to Player Security
Security is more than just a slogan at 888 poker — it is at the core of everything we do. Our platform uses the same 256-bit SSL encryption trusted by Malaysia's leading banks to safeguard all personal data and financial transactions. Your information is never shared with third parties without your consent.
On the financial side, all member funds are held in accounts that are fully segregated from the company's operating accounts – meaning your winnings are always safe and available for withdrawal at any time. Our target withdrawal processing time is 5 to 15 minutes for most Malaysian local payment methods.
Our Approach to Responsible Gaming
We believe betting should be an enjoyable form of entertainment – not a source of stress or financial hardship. That is why 888 poker provides a range of responsible gaming tools for members, including daily deposit limits, weekly loss limits, session time limits, a self-exclusion feature, and access to professional support resources.
Our team is also trained to recognise signs of problem gambling and provide appropriate support to players who need help. Players under the age of 18 are strictly prohibited from registering or using our platform under any circumstances.
Sports & Entertainment Options
What sets 888 poker from other platforms is the sheer breadth of options we offer. For football fans, we cover Liga Super Malaysia, Liga Perdana Malaysia, EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, the UEFA Champions League, and much more – with pre-match and in-play betting options updated in real time. For e-sports fans, we provide full coverage of MPL Malaysia Mobile Legends, VCT Pacific Valorant, ESL CS2, The International DOTA 2, and the LoL World Championship.
Our Live Casino features games such as Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette, and Dragon Tiger, all streamed in high-definition video with real human dealers. Play from the comfort of your home or anywhere you like on your smartphone.