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Natural8 countries guide: All you need to know
Natural8 is the Asian flagship skin of the GGNetwork, the world's largest poker network in 2024. In this article, we will compile all the information you need about what countries are allowed to play, including deposit and withdrawal methods, account verification, etc.
Natural8: a poker room friendly with Asian countries
Natural8 positions itself as Asia's largest online poker room, so in this article, we will focus mostly on countries from this region. We highlight that you are welcome to the Natural 8 tables from the following countries:
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- China
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Laos
- Macau
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- SriLanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Natural8 is a full-fledged member of GGNetwork, and it shares traffic with GGPoker and other global skins. In other words, this means you will get access to a global pool to play.
In-depth knowledge of the Asian gambling market perks is perhaps one reason for the massive success that N8 and GGNetwork have reached. In late 2023, the site ranked first in the PokerScout list, far ahead of PokerStars and IDNPoker, boasting over 10000 cash players and almost 150,000 connections.
Natural8 is not available in my country: where can I play?
Not seeing your country in the Natural 8 registration form is frustrating. We understand the feeling and devote ourselves to fixing this situation. First of all, don’t try anything illegal: VPNs and other alternatives are not a good solution in the long term. There’s no reason to risk your money or miss the action when you can play in the following excellent alternatives:
- United States is accepted
- Bitcoins accepted
Natural8 countries FAQ
✅ How can I confirm if I can play at Natural 8 from my country?
There is an easy test to confirm this. Download the N8 poker client and click on "Sign Up." If you reside in a restricted country, a pop-up message will inform you that you cannot create an account.
Please note that you can also create an account via the website with only an e-mail, but you won't be able to log in if this message appears.
✅ How to download Natural8 in Malaysia or Singapore?
Visit our Natural8 download page to get detailed instructions on how to get the gaming client and start playing from this and other countries.
✅ In which languages are poker client available?
N8 offers a localized version of its website and poker client in Chinese (China and Taiwan), Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese.
✅ I'm a tourist in Thailand, can I play at Natural8?
Yes, you can play from any country as long as it is not listed as restricted. If you need to deposit or withdraw money from Thailand, reach customer service to get in touch with a local agent.
✅ What are the Natural8 restricted countries?
You won't be able to play at Natural8 from the following countries (even if you are just traveling as a tourist):
Country | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albania | Canada | Great Britain (UK) | Madagascar | Norway | South Africa |
Afghanistan | Chile | Greece | Malaysia | Oman | South Korea |
Åland Islands | China | Guadeloupe | Maldives | Palestine Territory, Occupied | Spain |
Algeria | Colombia | Guatemala | Malta | Panama | Sudan |
American Samoa | Costa Rica | Guernsey | Marshall Islands | Paraguay | Sweden |
Andorra | Cuba | Honduras | Martinique | Peru | Switzerland |
Angola | Curaçao | Indonesia | Mauritania | Philippines | Tajikistan |
Argentina | Cyprus | Iran | Mauritius | Poland | Tanzania |
Armenia | Czech Republic | Ireland | Mayotte | Portugal | Trinidad and Tobago |
Australia | Denmark | Isle of Man | Mexico | Qatar | Tunisia |
Austria | Dominican Republic | Israel | Moldova | Réunion | Turkey |
Azerbaijan | Ecuador | Italy | Monaco | Romania | Turkmenistan |
Bahamas | Egypt | Jamaica | Mongolia | Russia | Uganda |
Bahrain | El Salvador | Japan | Montenegro | Rwanda | Ukraine |
Belarus | Eritrea | Jersey | Morocco | S. Georgia & S. Sandwich Isls. | United Arab Emirates |
Why is N8 a top pick for Asian grinders?
We have identified the following principal reasons:
- They have built a local agent network and made alliances with companies to handle payments in each country.
- N8 features customer service in local languages, and for some countries like China, they run specialized channels via local social networks like WeChat.
- They have inked-up deals with local players like Thai Ha or Kitty Kuo.
- Unique promotions.
Overall, Natural8 offers a safe environment to play online poker from many Asian countries.
How to deposit and withdraw
Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, for example), WeChat Pay, and Alipay are the preferred payment options for players from Asian countries. However, we would like to add that more local payment methods may appear in the cashier after verifying your account with documents.
Important!: Considering the nuances of online gambling in this region, Natural8 has partnered with local payment solutions providers or "agents" that processes deposits and withdrawals via bank accounts in countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, or Malaysia. We recommend you to reach the live chat on the Natural 8 website to get more information.
How to register to start playing?
After verifying that your country is welcome at the tables (read above), the process to start playing is effortless:
- Download the Natural8 client.
- Create a new account using your e-mail or phone number*
*Please note that the following country codes are available to register at Natural8 with your phone number (instead of an e-mail):
Bangladesh
China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Japan
Mongolia
New Zealand
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam - Confirm the deposit and withdrawal method from your country. Asian players will be able to process transactions with cryptocurrencies and bank transfers.
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