Freerolls, Challenges, and $300K: Inside 888poker’s Galaxy of Aces Promotion

A Galaxy of Aces with Freerolls Along the Way

The Galaxy of Aces promotion is built around something called Star Challenges, which allow players to earn freeroll tickets simply by playing along. These freerolls can range from daily $500 prize pools to more massive weekly and monthly events, meaning that everyone has a shot at out-of-this-world winnings.

As mentioned, the Galaxy of Aces comes with three types of poker freerolls:

• Milky Way Freeroll ($500 Prize Pool) — this daily freeroll offers a $500 prize pool. To earn a ticket, players must complete one Star Challenge, and they can claim up to three tickets per day, boosting their chances of securing a payout.
• Andromeda Freeroll ($3,000 Prize Pool) — for those willing to put in a bit more grind, the Andromeda Freeroll is a $3,000 weekly event. Completing at least nine Star Challenges within a single week (Monday to Sunday) will grant players a ticket to this high-value freeroll.
• Monthly $25,000 Whirlpool Freerolls — for players aiming even higher, the Whirlpool Freerolls offer a massive $25,000 prize pool each month. Earning a ticket to these events requires completing Intergalactic Challenges, which are more demanding the rest but then again, also come with significantly higher rewards.

How Do You Complete Star Challenges

Since the Galaxy of Aces revolves around Star Challenges, the next logical question would be — how do you even complete a Star Challenge?

As it turns out, the answer is relatively simple. Players can earn Star Challenges in three different ways, making it easy to pick a preferred method:

• Cash Games: Win a hand with A/K at minimum stakes of 1¢/2¢.
• Tournaments: Play any tournaments (including BLAST) with buy-ins totaling $5 or more.
• Casino/Sports Betting: Place bets totaling $2 on casino games or sports events.

How Do You Complete Intergalactic Challenges

Milky Way and Andromeda freerolls are the bread and butter of the Galaxy of Aces promotion. Whirlpool freerolls, running just once per month, are a bit more special than that, requiring players to complete Intergalactic Challenges to secure a ticket for these exclusive events.

Players can qualify for the monthly freeroll by completing any of these three challenges:

• Win 100 hands in cash games (minimum stakes of 1¢/2¢, PLO excluded).
• Knock out 10 or more players in PKO or Mystery Bounty tournaments.
• Win 150 hands in PLO 5 or PLO 6 (minimum stakes of 1¢/2¢ apply).

The Final Frontier: London Eclipse Freeroll

The entire Galaxy of Aces promotion culminates in the London Eclipse Freeroll on May 24, where the top 300 players from the Whirlpool Freerolls will compete for two live event packages. This opportunity allows players to take their game from the virtual felt to a real-life poker showdown in London.

888poker Introduces Its Own Built-in HUD

Alongside the Galaxy of Aces, 888poker is also rolling out a brand-new built-in Heads-Up Display (HUD). Unlike third-party software, this HUD is integrated directly into the 888poker platform and is available on desktop, browser, and mobile.

Key Features of the 888poker HUD

The HUD provides real-time insights, displaying key stats such as:

• 3-bet range/percentage – How often an opponent reraises pre-flop.
• Pre-Flop Raise (PFR) percentage – How aggressive a player is before the flop.
• VPIP (Voluntarily Put Money in Pot) percentage – How loose or tight an opponent plays.
• Number of hands played – Helps gauge experience and tendencies.
• Total winnings – A quick reference for overall results at the table.