888 Review

888.com is one of the largest betting sites on the internet. The company was founded in 1997 and includes an online casino, sports betting, horse racing and a successful poker room. The poker room operates under the name of Pacific Poker and the casino is also known as Casino-On-Net but they are both still a part of the 888 brand. 888 is popular in Europe but, unfortunately, does not do business with US players.

888 has a long history on the online world and has served over 25 million customers over the years. Its customer support team is top notch with 24 hour support 7 days a week and service in 11 different languages. Customer support reps are available by phone, e-mail and live chat. If that isn't enough, you can be guaranteed your funds are in good hands because 888's holding company is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

888 Poker Room: Pacific Poker

Pacific Poker has come a long ways since its inception in the early days of online poker. The software used to be quite clunky but recent improvements have brought Pacific Poker's software up to industry standards. The graphics are crisp and bright and make it easy to see where the action is each hand.

Pacific Poker is one of the bigger poker sites out there so game selection is rarely a problem. Players can choose from Texas Hold'em, Omaha and 7 Card Stud, along with the various hi/lo variants. Tournament selection at Pacific Poker is also diverse, with a nice variety of sit-n-go's and multi table tournaments at a wide variety of stakes.

The first time deposit bonus is one of the best in the industry. Players can earn a 100% bonus up to $400 just for making their first deposit at Pacific Poker. The best thing is that the first 25% of this bonus is given instantly and the remaining 75% is released after enough hands are played.

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For example, if your first deposit is $400, you'll get an instant $100 (25%) thrown in for you to play with right away. The remaining $300 is released in a lump sum after you've earned 10 points per $1 in bonus money. You only have 30 days to finish this bonus so I recommend you make sure you have plenty of time to play before making that first deposit.

888 Casino: Casino-On-Net

Casino-On-Net has a somewhat limited variety of games compared to some other online casinos but it does a great job on the games it does have. All the major games are still covered, including the most popular table and slot machines, but there aren't hundreds to choose from like some casinos. That's not a drawback, though, because Casino-On-Net has taken the time to develop great looking games that load quickly and react easily to user commands.

The software is easy to download and doesn't take up a lot of space. For players who don't want to download the casino software, no download versions are available right on the website. Just log in and pick a game and you're ready to go.

The total average payout for the casino is 97.58% which means that nearly 98% of all the money wagered at Casino-On-Net is returned to players in the forms of prizes. This is an impressive statistic and it means you'll be able to play with your money longer.

First time depositors to the casino are rewarded with a 100% bonus up to $200. The casino requires that you wager an amount of money equal to 20 times the bonus before it's released into your account. So if you deposit $50 and get a $50 bonus, you'll need to wager a total of $1,000. Note, this doesn't mean you need to spend $1,000; it just means that you need to wager that much.

888 Sports Betting

888.com has a huge sports betting section. Players can bet on anything from American Football, Darts, Cycling to UK Racing. Every major sport in the world is covered as well as entertainment bets based on politics, TV shows and other events. If there's something you want to bet on, 888.com probably has it.

888 is serious about its sports betting. The company actively markets itself and is even the main promoter of the Sevilla Football Club, winners of the UEFA Cup in 2006 and 2007. If you're looking for an established company to do business with, 888.com is your answer.

If your first bet is £25 or more, 888 will give you a free £25 token that can be used for any other bet. So if you sign up and make a £50 bet, you'll get an extra £25 thrown in for you to bet with. It's not a huge bonus but it comes without any strings attached to it.

888 Horse Betting

The 888 horse racing section is lumped in with its sports betting section so it can be a little difficult to navigate through the different horse race betting options. At the 888 sports betting page, you'll see a list of options including "UK Racing" and "Irish Racing." These are the ones you want to go to for horse racing.

Each country has a list of race tracks and from there it's pretty simple to place bets on the various races. I was only able to find 8 tracks listed on the website but with the confusing setup for horse betting, I easily could have missed a few.

888.com really offers plenty of entertainment, both for real or play money. Visit 888 to see for yourself.