Run It Twice Arrives on 888poker: Cash Game Feature Goes Live in 2026

888poker has officially introduced the long-awaited Run It Twice (RIT) feature to its cash game tables. After months of testing, the update is now available to players across the global dot-com market, offering a way to reduce variance in all-in situations.

888poker took a cautious approach before launching the feature globally. Run It Twice was first introduced in November 2025 on the segregated Ontario network, where it underwent several months of testing and refinement.

As of April 15, 2026, the feature has been rolled out across all cash game tables on the international dot-com platform, making it accessible to the broader player base.

With this move, 888poker becomes one of the last major operators to implement the widely adopted functionality.

Run It Twice is a well-known cash game feature designed to reduce variance in all-in scenarios.

• Two players go all-in while community cards are still to be dealt
• Both players agree to use Run It Twice
• The remaining board is dealt twice
• The pot is split into two equal parts
• Each run is evaluated separately

Importantly, using the feature does not involve any additional fees.

The feature follows the standard industry model:

• The player who goes all-in first chooses:
• “once” (run the board once)
• “twice” (run it twice)
• If “twice” is selected, the opponent receives a prompt:
• “OK” (accept)
• “no, thanks” (decline)

The feature is only activated if both players agree.

Run It Twice is not a new concept. It has long been a staple in high-stakes live cash games and gained broader recognition through shows like High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark.

• 2008: Merge Gaming Network (“Deal It Twice”)
• 2009: Full Tilt Poker
• 2012: PokerStars
• 2020: partypoker
• 2022: iPoker Network

Today, most major platforms offer some version of the feature. Some have expanded on it—for example, GGPoker introduced a “Deal It Thrice” option, allowing three board runouts instead of two.

Currently, Run It Twice is:

• Available on the dot-com network
• Available in Ontario
• Not yet available in regulated Southern European markets

The limitations are likely due to local regulatory approval requirements.

In the United States, the World Series of Poker, which uses 888’s software, may adopt the feature in the future—though this could depend on ongoing negotiations related to platform agreements.

With the introduction of Run It Twice, 888poker addresses a long-standing gap in its offering:

• Aligns with industry-standard functionality
• Launches a tested and refined feature
• Expands the range of in-game decision tools

The update is particularly relevant for cash game players looking to manage variance more effectively, especially in high-equity all-in situations.