Natural8 and GGPoker run on the same GGNetwork software and seat players in the same games. Big network events such as GGMasters, GGMillion$ and WSOP Express appear in both lobbies, and both sites offer new players the same “up to $400” Honeymoon for Newcomers. The real differences are the cashier, the welcome offer and a few Natural8-only freerolls, so the better pick depends on how you deposit and what you play (checked on both operators’ sites, November 2026).
Is Natural8 the same as GGPoker?
Natural8 is not a separate network. It is a GGNetwork brand, and GGPoker is the network’s flagship site and the biggest poker network in the world. Natural8’s own site links to the GGNetwork game-status page and to GGPoker’s Security & Ecology Policy, and its tournament lobby lists the same network events: GGMasters, GGMILLION$, WSOP Express and The Weekender.
The companies behind the two brands differ. Natural8’s FAQ says it is “operated by Run Good N.V.” and licensed by the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros (licence ALSI-192407036-FI2), with payments processed by MoneyMatrix Ltd. GGPoker’s site says its games, tournaments and promotions are “subject to local laws and regulations”, so availability depends on where you live.
Do Natural8 and GGPoker share the same player pool?
Yes. Network tournaments such as GGMasters and WSOP Express are listed on both sites, and a Natural8 player who registers sits with GGPoker players in the same field. That is why both sites can offer large guarantees around the clock in Asian time zones. The one exception is a small set of freerolls Natural8 runs only for its own players (see below).
Natural8 vs GGPoker: key differences at a glance
| Natural8 | GGPoker | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GGNetwork | GGNetwork (flagship) |
| First deposit offer | 200% match up to $1,000, or $100 in AoF Sit & Go tickets and P$ | Shown in the client. Terms vary by country |
| Honeymoon for Newcomers | Up to $400 over 30 days | Up to $400 over 30 days |
| Cashback programme | Ocean Rewards, up to 80% cashback | Ocean Rewards (tiers shown in the client) |
| Withdrawal fee | $1 on every withdrawal | Not published on the public cashier page |
| Withdrawal speed | Crypto and bank/QR: within 24 hours. E-wallets: within 3 days | “Automatic/instant payout for most withdrawals” |
| Own freerolls | Weekly Saturday Freeroll ($1,500 in tickets) and Hourly Freerolls | $100K Weekly Freeroll |
Sources: Natural8 promotions, Natural8 deposit & withdrawal, GGPoker Honeymoon, GGPoker deposit & withdrawal. Checked November 2026.
Which has the better welcome bonus, Natural8 or GGPoker?
Natural8 publishes the clearer welcome offer: a 200% first-deposit match worth up to $1,000. If you would rather not deposit much, you can take $100 in All-in or Fold Sit & Go tickets and P$ instead. GGPoker’s public promotions page lists a Welcome Bonus but shows the amount and release terms only in the client, so open the cashier before you deposit and compare. Both sites run the same Honeymoon for Newcomers, with daily missions for 30 days and up to $400 in rewards.
Is Natural8 rakeback better than GGPoker?
Natural8 advertises up to 80% cashback through Ocean Rewards, where you climb tiers and collect GEMs as you pay rake. GGPoker runs a programme under the same Ocean Rewards name, but its public page does not list the tier percentages, so we can’t confirm a like-for-like figure. The 80% is a ceiling for the highest tier, not what a typical player earns. Our rakeback explainer shows how to estimate what you would actually get back.
Which pays out faster in Asia, Natural8 or GGPoker?
GGPoker’s deposit page promises “automatic/instant payout for most withdrawals” when a request meets its fast-payout criteria. Natural8 lists a processing time for each method: within 24 hours for crypto (Bitcoin, USDC, USDT) and bank transfer/QR, and within 3 days for MuchBetter, ecoPayz and Luxon. Natural8 also charges a $1 fee on every withdrawal and adds a 3% fee to deposits that need currency conversion. Credit cards are not accepted on Natural8. Our Natural8 withdrawal time guide and GGPoker withdrawal guide cover the details.
Natural8 or GGPoker: which should Asian players choose?
Pick Natural8 if you want the published 200% first-deposit match, local bank/QR deposits from $5, and extra freerolls that only Natural8 players can enter. Natural8 also hosts the APT Online series and the Journey to APT Championship satellites.
Pick GGPoker if you want the flagship brand and its automatic payouts. Natural8 shows visitors from restricted countries a notice that its services are unavailable, so check your country first. Because the games are the same, choose one site and stay there rather than spreading your play across two.
Not sure which one accepts players from your country? Ask @PAGDaddyBot on Telegram.
Natural8 vs GGPoker FAQ
Is Natural8 part of GGPoker?
Natural8 is part of GGNetwork, the network GGPoker leads. Natural8 is run by Run Good N.V. under an Anjouan licence and seats players in the same network games as GGPoker.
Can I play against GGPoker players on Natural8?
Yes. Network tournaments such as GGMasters, GGMillion$ and WSOP Express appear in both lobbies, so Natural8 and GGPoker players sit at the same tables.
Can I have an account on both Natural8 and GGPoker?
Neither site’s public FAQ sets out a cross-brand rule, and GGNetwork is strict about duplicate accounts. Ask support before you open a second account, and read our multi-accounting guide first.
Is Natural8 legit and safe?
Natural8 says it is licensed by the Government of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros (licence ALSI-192407036-FI2) and operated by Run Good N.V. It uses the same GGNetwork security systems as GGPoker, including bot detection.
Does Natural8 have a withdrawal fee?
Yes. Natural8 charges $1 on every withdrawal and 3% on deposits that need currency conversion.
Which is better for beginners, Natural8 or GGPoker?
Both sites offer beginners the same up to $400 Honeymoon missions. Natural8 adds Hourly Freerolls and a Weekly Saturday Freeroll with $1,500 in tickets, which makes it a cheaper way to start.