888 Casino Review

In a Nutshell

• Top highlights: Over a decade of online experience, and they remain one of the biggest online casinos on the market.
• VIP or loyalty programme: Yes
• Other offerings: Bingo, sports betting, poker

Overview

Ever since it launched back in 1997, 888 has grown to become one of the biggest gaming operators worldwide. Yes, ‘operators’, not ‘site’: 888 boasts a fair few sister gaming sites, and is open to a huge variety of players around the world - including some pretty far-flung countries!

888’s so big that it uses its own, in-house developed software, Dragonfish (formerly known as Random Logic), to power its games. This is not only a key unique selling point, but also gives players a completely different online gaming experience compared to the likes of the usual industry-leading software-powered casinos. In addition to all of that, 888 boasts the internet's second most popular poker site - and their bingo site isn't bad, either.

Promotions

As you might expect, there are a fair few promotions for players to choose from here. There are so many that they're even subdivided into sections: ‘New Players’, ‘Hot Promotions’, ‘Daily Deals’, ‘Live Casino’ and ‘More Promotions’ (as if those weren’t enough).

These promotions include, as of the time of writing (and all subject to T&Cs, of course):

• Two new player welcome bonus offers
• A free spins offer
• A free play offer
• Two monthly promotions, related to the days of the month
• Three daily promotions, including a game-specific bonus, a VIP bonus and a daily raffle
• A comp points promotion

Overall, that’s exactly what we’d like to see in a casino we choose - a solid, almost mind-boggling array of promotions on offer!

Range of Casino Games

888 far from disappoints here, either. Here’s what’s on offer for punters keen on casino:

• Slots: 124 games to choose from, including classic slots (75 to Burn, The Classic 50s), video slots (Guns N’ Roses, Starburst, Twin Spin) and 27 progressive jackpot games (Rise of the Pharaohs, Jack's Pot, Irish Riches, Millionaire Genie)
• Roulette: 13 games, including American Roulette and Low Stakes Roulette
• Blackjack: 8 games of blackjack, including American Blackjack, Multihand Blackjack and Classic Blackjack
• Video poker: 13 games, including Aces and Faces, Tens or Better and Casino Hold’Em Poker
• Baccarat: 2 games, Punto Banco and Classic Baccarat

That’s not bad at all. In fact, we're not sure if we've ever seen so much variety… ever!

Other Offerings

As mentioned above, 888’s poker site is the second most popular poker site online. In addition, they have an exceedingly popular sportsbook and bingo site too - both of which are pretty highly thought of in the industry and by players alike.

Software and Graphics

This is where 888 is a cut above other online gaming sites and providers.

Not only are a good selection of their games powered by their own software, developed in-house - Dragonfish (AKA, the software formerly known as Random Logic), adding a certain uniqueness to the site - but they also use a fair few big name software providers to ensure that their players get to experience some of the most popular games out there. These other software providers include:

• Blueprint Gaming
• Cassava
• Cryptologic
• Electrade
• GamesOS
• IGT/Wagerworks

The graphics are all some form of black and green, which may be a little tough on the eyes,but don't let the colours dissuade you; this is a near-perfect online gaming experience.

Extra Value

Other than the huge range of everything on offer (the bonuses, the games, etc.), 888’s inventiveness is inspiring. Other than the above mentioned games, players also have access to ‘Slots Races’ (tournaments) and a fabulous live casino, too.

VIP Programme

Unsurprisingly, 888 have a sterling VIP club on offer - and it all kicks off from your very first deposit.

Just like with other casinos, the more you play, the higher you’ll ascend in the VIP ladder. There are three levels: VIP (which is where you start off as a new player, and is by invitation from the casino), VIP Gold and VIP Platinum.

• VIP members get special VIP bonuses, a weekly appreciation reward, a birthday gift and more rewards
• VIP Gold members get a special welcome bonus, faster cashouts, invitations to full hospitality events worldwide (!) and a higher Comp Point conversion rate, among other rewards
• VIP Platinum members receive increased deposit limits, higher stakes tables, exclusive support staff and your choice of VIP events to attend among, many, many other bonuses and extras

If that all sounds rather sumptuous, it's because it is - past VIP Gold and Platinum events have included a trip to a Coldplay concert, a Guns N’ Roses concert, the French Open and an FA Cup game.

Mysteriously, no one would tell us how the VIP scheme works in detail, as in how many points are needed to rise through the tiers, etc. - apparently, all of these details are available in the initial VIP invite (which we have yet to receive).

Deposit and Withdrawal Methods

As expected, 888 has a mind-boggling variety of payment options to choose from. 

Payout Policy

The word on the street is that the withdrawals given by 888 actually appear quicker than advertised; nevertheless, here’s what they tell us:

*Current as of June 2018; check 888’s website for any updates.

Customer Support

888’s FAQ section is a bit disappointing - while it's full of answers to virtually every question you may have (and some you didn't know you might have), it opens on a page without a ‘back’ button, meaning if you have more questions, or what you saw wasn't answered, you have to close the window and start all over again, which is quite annoying.

Otherwise, 888 offer a UK phone line, live chat and email assistance - all available 24/7. More impressively, support is offered in 11 languages:

• Spanish
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Czech English
• French
• German
• Greek
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Swedish

Who Can Play?

Players from the following countries are not able to play at 888casino:

• Afghanistan
• Belgium
• China
• Denmark
• France
• Guam
• Hong Kong
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Iraq
• Israel
• Libya
• Syria
• Turkey
• United States

Licence

888 is licensed by Cassava Enterprises, who are based in Gibraltar.

Bottom Line

888casino is certainly impressive - not to mention excessive. There is everything you could have ever wanted here - and even a fair few things you didn't know you wanted, but will likely be grateful to have been offered! There’s nothing further to say: check out 888casino to see what a massive online casino looks like.