Playing at 888casino – My Review of 888casino

Impressions and thoughts on playing at 888casino – promotions and bonuses, deposit methods and the sort of games you can play.

888casino is an online casino where you can play slots and table games both of the virtual and live dealer variety. Their video slots have an intense graphical interface and lush sounds that make for a very engaging experience. Some of the video slots you will find on 888casino are Twin Spin, The Glorious 50s, Gonzos Quest and Raging Rhino but you will also find a lot more. You can also play jackpot slots on this website if you are looking for a big payday. Some of their jackpot slots have prizes that are truly out of this world. The top prize on Millionaire Genie is over two million dollars! Same thing with Irish Riches, a top prize of two million bucks. Some of the other jackpot slots have smaller top prizes, like Once Upon A Dime which pays out up to forty thousand dollars.

Aside from slots they also have lots of table games for you to play as well, including all the classics like Roulette (French, European, 3D or American), Multihand Blackjack, American Blackjack and Baccarat. For poker fans, this casino also has a lot of fun poker games you can play, such as Caribbean Poker or video poker games like Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild and Tens or Better. And if you prefer live dealer action then you can play live dealer versions of roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker and dream catcher.

Legalities

One of the first thing that anyone wants to know when they are considering playing at an online casino is whether not this place is legal. In terms of regulation and oversight, 888casino is regulated and licensed to operate an online casino by the UK Gambling Commission and the Government of Gibraltar. Their company is traded on the London Stock Exchange and their software has been audited by eCogra. 888casino is part of 888 UK Limited and Cassava Enterprises. So in short, yes, this is a legitimate and licensed online casino subjected to a significant degree of oversight to ensure that they are operating legitimate games.

Pros

There were a number of things that I enjoyed about this site when I was playing there. The first is that they have a fairly generous no deposit bonus, which I will describe in more detail in the section on bonuses. Frankly to me there is nothing better than gambling with money that is not my own because there is literally no way you can lose. A no deposit bonus is a great way to try out a site and see how you like the games without taking any risk of your own.

Another thing I liked about this online casino was their website. It is crisp and clean and functions efficiently. The graphics are of a professional quality and all of the games worked without a hitch. I also really liked their live dealer games, which are provided by Evolution Gaming. Live dealer games are just a lot more fun to me, because you actually are interacting with a flesh and blood human being, and there are other players at your table too, so it is a more sociable experience. While live dealer games may not be quite as fast as virtual games that is almost an advantage as you get more time to savour the experience. Just make sure that your internet is reliable if you are going to play live dealer because you don’t want to time out in the middle of a hand if you are playing blackjack because they will just enter your action as a stay no matter what you have.

I also really liked their massive jackpots on their slots. Unfortunately, I did not hit the two million dollar top prize when I played, but I did get a few nice spins and bonus rounds and overall the slots didn’t seem too tight. Obviously, you aren’t going to hit a massive top prize every day, but people do hit them from to time and sometimes it’s nice just to dream for a little while. Just don’t spend too much money chasing it, when gambling always make sure to set a limit and stick with it when you play.

Another thing that I really liked about 888casino was their wide variety of bonuses and promotional offers. It’s not just deposit bonuses and welcome packages, they also have roulette promotions and offers for a bunch of different games. I felt when I was playing there that they really like to reward their customers and I appreciate that.

Cons

Frankly, these guys could have used a little more variety in their games. They only have like three or four different types of blackjack, and sometimes I like to play speciality variants like blackjack switch or Spanish 21 and they didn’t have any of that. So if they could add a few more options and a wider variety of games that would be great. I didn’t see any classic slots either which isn’t a big deal but would be nice.

Promotions / Bonuses

888casino has a lot of really great promotional offers available to new customers only, so if you have never made a deposit there you are in luck. First of all, they have a no deposit bonus, and how this works is you go their website, make an account, and then spin this little wheel and you will get completely free money to play with no questions asked. The minimum free play you get is 15 EUR but you can get up to 888 EUR free to play with if you hit the right spin. Please note there are some terms and conditions. For example, the no deposit bonus is only open to people from Canada, UK, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland and the Netherlands. So it is pretty restrictive about who can qualify for this no deposit bonus. There is also a fourteen-day time limit on the bonus funds, so they must be used and the rollover must be completed during this time.

There is also a 30x rollover requirement on the bonus funds, which is reasonable because they are really for you to play with not just to cash out right away. Furthermore, only video slots, scratch cards, dice, arcade and race games count for 100%. Roulette, Poker table games, Tripple card poker, Carribean Poker and Paigow poker (basically all the pokers except for video poker like jacks and better) count for 20%. Blackjack, Live Casino Games, Hi-lo, Video Poker, Power video poker and baccarat count for 10% and craps counts for 5%. So in order to clear the rollover on blackjack, you would actually have to wager 300 x the bonus, so if you get a $50 bonus you have to wager $15,000 in action before you can cash it out.

Aside from this great no deposit offer, 888casino also has a couple of generous welcome packages in order to attract new clients to their website. New players can take advantage of a 100% match up to $200, so you can deposit $100 and get a $100 bonus and start playing with $200 right away. Or deposit $200 and get $200 in matching funds and right away you are playing with $400. You can have your account in whichever currency you want, USD, GBP, EUR or CAD. There is a 30x rollover of the bonus amount before you can cash out and wagering requirements vary based on the game as outlined in the paragraph above. Basically, slots, keno, race and arcade count for 100% and everything is significantly discounted.

Or, if you are hungry for a better welcome package, you can go for the second option. Here is how it works. When you make your first deposit on 888casino use code ‘Welcome1‘ and get a bonus of 100% match up to $100. Then you can use code ‘Welcome2‘ for a bonus of 30% up to $350. Then you can use code ‘Welcome3‘ for a 30% match up to $350. After that is code ‘Welcome4‘ for a bonus of 30% up to $350 and finally ‘Welcome5‘ for a bonus of 30% up to $350. With this impressive welcome package, you can earn up to $1500 in matching funds and the terms and conditions outlined above apply. So if you are a heavy hitter then this welcome package is probably for you as you will get a lot of bonus funds to try out the site and make some money.

Other than the welcome package, 888casino has a ton of different promotions to reward loyal customers. For example, if you play in the Elite Lounge there is 15% cash back up to $500 daily, so that is a really nice offer that you can take advantage of. And the best part is that this is not bonus funds that they give you but actual cash that can be cashed out. 888casino also has a promotion to celebrate the Chinese New Year for the next month where you can deposit and get a 25% match up to $300 in free play. But the great thing about this offer is that it is virtually unlimited, you can use it up to 30 times in total with no daily limit. So you could get potentially $9,000 in free play. This offer is ongoing until 18/02/2018.

Another promotion that 888casino has right now is 20% match up to $500 Live Casino Winter Bonus that can be used up to 40 times in total. Like all the other deposit bonus offers this does come with a 30x wagering requirement and weighted contributions based on the game you play. 888 also has a number of daily deals and other promotions so always make sure to check out what new deals they are coming
up with.

Mobile

888casino does have a mobile app that you can download and use, so all you have to do is go to the app store and download it. Versions are available for both Android and iOS. It is nice that they have a dedicated app instead of just letting you use the website on your phone because I find these apps work a little better and are easier to navigate and use. Overall I felt the app was pretty solid, worked well, and made playing casino games and slots on the go a lot more convenient and fun.

Banking

For deposit options, 888casino offers a number of options. Of course, they like all online casinos accept credit cards; they have Visa and Mastercard as well as Entropay. You can also send money from your bank account through an intermediary using Instadebit, Instant Banking by Citadel or iDebit. 888casino also accepts Paypal deposits using PayR.

Finally, there is also Paysafecard and Wire Transfer. So you can see there are a lot of different ways to get your money onto the site. There are a few more regional specific deposit methods which may or may not be available to you depending on where you live. There is also Applepay, Neteller, Skrill, Webmoney, Qiwi Visa Virtual, Bank Transfer, Diners credit card, Boleto (a type of bank transfer for people in Brazil), eps, Giropay, Trustly, Todito Cash, Nordea and more.

In terms of withdrawals, you can cash out using Wire Transfers or often you can send money back the way it came in depending on what deposit method you used.

Support

The way that the 888casino site has been designed is such that you are highly unlikely to ever need any help using their gaming platforms or playing their range of great playing and high paying casino games. However, if at any time you do find you have any questions regarding the 888casino site then you will find their instant chat feature is an ideal way to rapidly get in touch with their 24/7 customer care service.

Conclusion

888casino is a great place to play. They are a legitimate gambling enterprise, licensed and regulated, and they are a huge company that I felt comfortable depositing with. Their games are crisp and clean and function without any errors and overall I felt their slots were paying out alright, although it is still gambling so sometimes you are going to win and sometimes you are going to lose. That is just the nature of the game. They do have a ton of different promotions and deposit offers which are great, and I liked the fact that they have an app and generally that they had great support for playing from your mobile device. My experience playing on 888casino was an enjoyable one and I will definitely recommend them to my friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Support and Contact

Support: No matter at what time of the day or night you have any questions regarding the 888casino site you are going to find that they will have a fully manned customer care team on duty to get you the answers you are seeking. The best way that many players choose to get in touch with the 888 customer support team is via the instant chat feature.

David Nugent Editor

First off, I want to say hi and wish a warm welcome to all gambling aficionados out there! My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegitGambling.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan.

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