888 Casino

888 is one of the oldest and most-respected names in the internet gaming industry. They were founded in 1997 and have been a force in online gaming ever since.

888 Casino has earned its respect in the industry through multiple awards, including the 2015 Casino Gaming Operator of the Year (Gaming Intelligence), 2014 Digital Operator of the Year Global Gaming Awards), and 2013 Casino Operator of the Year (EGR Awards).

This operation holds licenses with the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority and AAMS Italy. These licensing jurisdictions have some of the world’s toughest requirements.

888 Casino definitely passes the test in our overview. That said, keep reading as we cover all of 888’s positive and negative points.

Software and Games

888 Casino offers dozens of games through their own proprietary Dragonfish software. Dragonfish slots like Clash of the Titans, Irish Eyes 2, The Nightmare on Elm Street, and Ultimate Grill Thrills initially helped 888 rise to the upper echelon. Luckily, 888 has games from other providers like Bally, NetEnt, Electracade, SkillOnNet, Lightning Box, NextGen Gaming, WMS and IGT.

The best part of the game selection is the live dealer casino, which offers live baccarat, blackjack, and roulette. 888 uses friendly dealers from Latvia and the Philippines along with a quality studio to create an enjoyable live dealer experience.

Given 888's name recognition, you'd think that they would have 500+ casino games. But they instead offer around 200 games, which is average for the industry. The good news, though, is that 888 is a full-service gaming operation. You can find plenty to do at their bingo room, poker room, and sportsbook.

You can play at 888 through an Android app, iOS app, or instant play. The latter is nice for PC and Mac players who want to enjoy casino games without downloading software.

Featured 888 Casino Slots

888 has done a good job at expanding their slots offerings over the past few years. Although they’re still not the top casino in terms of slots, they now have a better selection that includes multiple providers.

Here’s a sample of the games offered at the UK-facing version of 888 Casino:

• Aztec Realm — This unique-looking slot features multiple bonuses and interesting graphics.
• Bonanza Megaways — You’re offered up to 117,649 ways to win in this mining themed slot.
• Game of Thrones — A 243-ways slot based on the legendary HBO series.
• Millionaire Genie — This genie-themed game has a cool bonus round and multimillion-pound jackpot.
• Narcos — Slot based on the Netflix original that follows the tale of Pablo Escobar.
• Xi You Ju — This slot centers on a Chinese story involving a monkey-like warrior monk.

888 is one of the few online casinos that develops their own games. In the past, they had a tendency to rely too much on their proprietary slots. It’s nice to see that they’ve recently expanded their number of developers and games.

Banking and Customer Service

You can deposit at 888 Casino using Bank Transfer, Apple Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Entropay, AstroPay, ClickandBuy, Qiwi, Maestro, EcoPayz, MuchBetter, Neteller, PayPal, PaySafeCard, WebMoney, Yandex, postepay, todito Cash, e-Check, Wire Transfer, EPS, iDebit, instadebit, Instant Banking, Trustly and Skrill. The minimum deposit for all these methods is £10 - £20 depending on the method.

Withdrawals can be done through Visa, Mastercard, Wire Transfer, Neteller, ecoPayz, PayPal, iDebit, MuchBetter, Postepay, Skrill and WebMoney. The withdrawal can take from 1 to 10 business days depending on the method used.

Please note that, due to recent changes in UK Law, you can no longer use credit cards to deposit into gambling accounts. However, you can still use debit cards as well as many other methods to deposit funds. Please see specific sites for details of the payment providers they accept.

888 requires that players submit proper documentation to prove their identity when depositing. This is done to ensure that nobody has stolen your debit/credit card or hacked your eWallet.

The biggest downside to 888 Casino is that they only offer email support. This is surprising in an era where both large and small casinos offer live chat and phone support.

The good news is that you can normally expect emails to be answered within an hour of sending them. But live chat usually puts you in touch with a representative right away.

You need to use the contact form on the website to email 888 customer support. You’ll also find an FAQ section on the site that answers many common questions among players.

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Safety and Security

888 Casino uses topnotch encryption technology to make sure that players’ banking and personal details are kept safe. They’ve been operating for over 20 years with no serious problems on the security front.

This casino also carries the eCOGRA seal of approval, meaning that their games have been independently tested for fairness.