888 Casino is a heavy hitter in online gambling with a presence in nearly 200 countries, dozens of languages and many currencies. You can find 888 operating in regulated markets such as the US and UK as well as many more. In total, 888Casino.com is one of the largest and oldest brands in all of online gambling.
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The company history dates back to 1997 when it established Casino-On-Net as its flagship gaming site. Year after year growth put 888 near the top of the industry and the company went public in 2005. Today, 888 Casino operates under its own brand name and acts as one of the largest gaming companies on the planet.
Now that we have the background information out of the way, the remainder of our 888 Casino review will focus on what it’s like to actually play here. We’ll start with a look at the overall game selection and then continue with specific reviews of the slot machines, table games, other games, customer support and deposit/cashout process.
888 Game Selection
888 Casino’s game selection consists of roughly 280 individual games from multiple software developers. This is not as large as the selection at sites such as BetVictor, but my thought on the matter is that it doesn’t much matter once you get past 150 or so games. There are only so many different variations of slots and blackjack that you can try before they all start to become one big blur.
One thing that stands out about 888 is the afore-mentioned use of multiple software providers. With titles from NetEnt, Cryptologic, 888 Gaming and others, the variety is refreshing even if 888 Casino doesn’t have 600+ games like some other casinos.
Slots
If you have a thing for slots, you will probably be quite happy with the selection and variety on offer at 888. They have more than 150 slot machines of all different type to include video slots, multi-line slots games, progressive jackpot games and titles themed after major entertainment brands such as Marvel, the Big Lebowski, Iron Man 2 and many more.
My personal favourites at 888 were the NetEnt titles such as Starburst and Gonzo’s Quest. Anything by NetEnt is probably going to have the best graphics and most entertaining style online today. On the simpler side, the casino does host more traditional reel-style games that harken back to the one-armed bandit days.
Every slot in the casino has jackpots, but 888 Casino also has certain games specifically labeled as “jackpot slots.” The difference is that the jackpot slots have bigger jackpots and a greater focus on you trying to win the big prize. Some of the smaller jackpot games might have as little as £3,000 up for grabs while others I have seen top £1.6 million. The progressive jackpots are especially noteworthy because they grow continuously until someone triggers the grand prize.
Table Games and Video Poker
The table games lineup at 888 rivals that of even the largest Strip casinos in Las Vegas. They have everything from blackjack to 3D roulette on offer. You’ll find numerous variations of blackjack plus Caribbean Stud, Casino Holdem, Baccarat, Red Dog and more. Again, there are other casino sites with a greater variety, but the options here cover all the important games that you would expect to find at a mainstream casino.
However, video poker does seem a bit neglected at 888. They have a few of the basic video poker variations such as Deuces Wild, Jacks or Better and Joker Wild, but not much beyond those. If you’re a heavy video poker player, you may want to look elsewhere.
Betting limits range drastically from game to game with minimum bets starting at 0.50 and going as high as 15,000 (in whatever currency you use) per hand. This makes 888 a viable option for people of all bankroll levels. Whether you’re a complete newbie or a veteran high roller, you’ll find something that works for you at 888 Casino.
888 Live Dealer Games
888’s live dealer casino covers 5 main games but there are 50 individual tables run by human dealers at any given time. The main games lineup consists of roulette, blackjack, baccarat and three card poker. Within each of these game types, you’ll find multiple variations with unique rule sets, different pay schedules and varying bet limits.
For example, the live dealer roulette area has 16 tables with most having a minimum bet of £1 or £0.50 and the max ranging from a “low” maximum of £4,000 to on up to £40,000 per play. These are some of the highest and most flexible betting limits of any online casino today. Just a few of the roulette variations include traditional roulette, French roulette, La Partage rules and games hosted in different languages such as French, German and more.
Live dealer blackjack has an even greater variety tables with 30 different games on offer. These tables also have a wide range of betting limits starting as low as £0.50 per hand and going as high as £10,000 per hand.
888 Software
888 Casino is fully compatible with PCs, Macs, Android and iOS devices and also offers an instant-play option for everyone else. Anyone running a PC can download the software or play at the 888 website without downloading anything. People with Macs can access the games through the no-download option, which works equally well.
The full download option is always the best as it has the largest game variety. In all cases, the graphics look great and games function well. I had no problems getting the software to load and never had to deal with disconnections or other errors. The live dealer casino looked especially nice with high quality video (and aesthetically pleasing dealers).
One minor complaint I have with the software relates to the instant play option. On high resolution monitors, the no-download games are restricted in size and don’t look quite as nice as the regular download option. Other than that, the graphics and software look and function perfectly.
888 Deposit Methods
888 is an established and international brand that is experienced in dealing with real money deposits and withdrawals. As such, they have a long list of deposit methods catered to every country in which the company operates. Wherever you live, you’ll find a number of global deposit methods in addition to country-specific options. In most cases, deposits are processed instantly while withdrawals are processed within 1-2 business days.
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