Is Natural8 the Same as GGPoker? Short, Definitive Answer
Yes — Natural8 and GGPoker are the same platform, same network, same hand history format. Learn what's different, who uses which, and how to choose.
The Short Answer
Yes. Natural8 and GGPoker are the same platform.
They share the same software, the same player pool, the same game formats, the same tournament lobbies, and the same hand history format. The only difference is the brand name — GGPoker uses "GGPoker" globally, and "Natural8" across most of Asia.
If you play at a Natural8 table, you could be sitting against someone who downloaded the GGPoker client. Same games, same rake, same software, same liquidity.
Why Two Names?
GGPoker operates under different brands in different markets:
| Region | Primary brand |
|---|---|
| Global (US, UK, EU, AU, CA) | GGPoker |
| Asia (Taiwan, HK, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia) | Natural8 |
This is standard for international gaming operators. GGPoker's parent company (NSUS Group) launched a regional Asian skin called Natural8 with localized marketing, language, and payment options.
What's Actually the Same
- Player pool — Natural8 and GGPoker players sit at the same tables
- Game variants — Hold'em, Omaha, Rush & Cash, Spin & Gold, MTT, Windfall — all identical
- Hand history format — Both export to the same
.txtformat. PokerTracker / Hold'em Manager / DEEPFOLD read them identically - Software — Same client UI, same features, same updates
- Rake — Same rake structure
- Promotions — Mostly the same, occasionally region-specific
What's Different
- Brand name + UI default language — GGPoker defaults to English; Natural8 defaults to local Asian language
- Customer support language — Natural8 has native Chinese / Japanese / Korean support
- Payment methods — Natural8 supports regional payment options (some Asian payment rails) that GGPoker might not
- Marketing / promotional calendar — Tuned for Asian markets on Natural8
Which Should You Use?
Use GGPoker if:
- You prefer English UI
- You're outside Asia
- You want GGPoker-specific global series promotions
Use Natural8 if:
- You prefer Chinese / Japanese / Korean UI
- You want regional payment methods
- You like the Asian marketing / promotional calendar
Functionally it doesn't matter. You'll play against the same opponents at the same stakes whichever client you download.
FAQ
Can I transfer money between Natural8 and GGPoker?
Within the same account, yes — they're the same account system. You log in with the same credentials on either client.
Does Natural8 have different games than GGPoker?
No. Same games, same tables, same liquidity. Natural8 might highlight different promotions in its UI, but the underlying game catalog is identical.
Is Natural8 safe?
Natural8 is operated by NSUS Group (same operator as GGPoker), a licensed gaming company with regulatory oversight. Same safety standards as GGPoker.
Can I use my GGPoker hand histories with Natural8 software (or vice versa)?
Yes — exact same .txt hand history format. You can analyze Natural8 hands in any tool that supports GGPoker, including DEEPFOLD, PokerTracker, Hold'em Manager, and PokerCraft.
Which client does DEEPFOLD recommend?
Whichever you prefer. DEEPFOLD supports hand histories from both equally (same format). If you want Chinese-language DEEPFOLD analysis of your hands, pair it with Natural8 for a fully Chinese experience.
Going Deeper
For the complete guide to analyzing Natural8 / GGPoker hand histories with DEEPFOLD:
→ GGPoker / Natural8 Hand Analyzer
🎯 Upload a GGPoker or Natural8 hand → DEEPFOLD AI Coach