About 888 Casino
This independent review site explains who runs 888 Casino, what the operator stands for and how you can reach it. Everything below is grounded in documented facts — the licence, the owning company, the payment rails — so you can judge the brand before you deposit a penny.
Who we are
888 Casino is operated in Great Britain by 888 UK Limited, a company registered in Gibraltar under company number 111791. The operator sits within Evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings), a business listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The brand has been trading since 1997, making it one of the longest-running names in online gambling. Over that time the group has built a family of sister brands under the same operator, including 888poker, 888sport, 777.com and 888 bingo.
For British players, the relevant entity is 888 UK Limited, which holds the UK-facing operation. This website is an independent review of the casino and does not speak on the operator’s behalf. If you want the full product overview, start with the home page.
Our mission and values
The operator’s stated focus is a player experience built on fair play, transparency and steady product development. In practice, that shows up in concrete features rather than slogans.
- Fair play: games at 888 Casino are independently tested by eCOGRA, an accredited testing body.
- Transparency: unresolved complaints follow a defined route — first the operator’s internal process with an eight-week window, then the Independent Betting Adjudication Service (IBAS), then escalation to the Gambling Commission.
- Technology: native iPhone and Android apps are available from the official stores, alongside the desktop platform, and live casino content includes tables from Vivo Gaming.
- Player control: as a GB-licensed site, 888 Casino must provide deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and GAMSTOP self-exclusion — all accessible from the account area.
Licensing and regulation
Yes, 888 Casino is licensed for British players. 888 UK Limited holds UK Gambling Commission remote licence account 39028, which you can verify yourself on the Commission’s public register.
That licence carries real obligations. The operator must segregate player protection standards, submit to compliance checks, and use an approved Alternative Dispute Resolution provider. IBAS fills that role here, and if a complaint is still unresolved after the operator’s eight-week internal window, you can escalate it to the Gambling Commission.
Game fairness is audited independently by eCOGRA. Combined with the UKGC licence, this gives British players a clear regulatory safety net — the strongest practical check on any casino operating in this market.
Our products and services
888 Casino runs a full casino platform for UK players, covering slots, live casino, table games, roulette, scratch cards and jackpot slots. Big Bass Splash from Pragmatic Play features as a flagship title, and demo play is available if you want to try games without staking real money. The minimum age is 18.
Deposits start from £10 in GBP. Supported methods include Visa debit, Mastercard debit, PayPal, Apple Pay, Trustly, paysafecard, Luxon Pay and bank transfer. Credit cards cannot be used for gambling in Great Britain, so every card option here is debit only.
Withdrawals require completed verification first: photo ID (passport, driver’s licence or national ID card), proof of address such as a recent utility bill or statement, and in some cases a copy of the card used with the middle digits blocked out. Once approved, PayPal and Trustly payouts are published at 1 to 3 days, debit cards up to 5 days and bank transfer up to 7 days, with no operator fees.
Mobile play runs through native iOS and Android apps from the official stores, plus the browser platform. The welcome offer for new UK customers is a 100% bonus up to £100 on a first deposit of £10 or more, with the deposit staked on selected slots within 48 hours, 10× wagering on selected slots within 5 days and winnings capped at £100; full promotional detail sits on the 888 Casino bonuses and promotions.
Contact information
Support at 888 Casino runs 24/7 through live chat, email and phone, so you can reach a real agent at any hour. The fastest route for account issues is live chat from within the logged-in site or app.
For complaints, follow the operator’s internal process first. If the dispute is not resolved within the eight-week window, take it to IBAS, the UKGC-approved ADR provider, and from there to the Gambling Commission if needed.
Media and partnership inquiries are handled at group level by Evoke plc, the London-listed parent company. For the legal small print governing your account, read the 888 Casino terms and conditions, and for how your data is handled, the 888 Casino privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions about 888 Casino
Who owns 888 Casino?
888 Casino is owned by Evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings), a company listed on the London Stock Exchange. UK operations are run by 888 UK Limited, registered in Gibraltar under company number 111791. Sister brands under the same group include 888poker, 888sport, 777.com and 888 bingo.
Where is 888 Casino licensed?
888 Casino is licensed in Great Britain by the UK Gambling Commission under remote licence account 39028, held by 888 UK Limited. You can verify the licence yourself on the Commission’s public register. The licence requires audited games, player fund protections and access to independent dispute resolution.
How can I contact 888 Casino customer support?
Support is available 24/7 via live chat, email and phone. Live chat is the quickest option and is accessible from the logged-in site or app. For formal complaints, use the internal process first, then escalate to IBAS if the matter is unresolved after the eight-week window.
When was 888 Casino founded?
The 888 brand was founded in 1997 and has traded continuously since, making it one of the longest-established names in online gambling. Today it operates under Evoke plc, with the UK-facing business run by 888 UK Limited under its Gambling Commission licence.
Is 888 Casino a legitimate and licensed casino?
Yes. 888 Casino holds UK Gambling Commission licence 39028, its games are independently tested by eCOGRA, and disputes can be escalated to IBAS and then the Commission. It also provides mandatory safer gambling tools, including deposit limits, time-outs and GAMSTOP self-exclusion.
You now know who runs 888 Casino, how it is regulated and how to reach it. The next step is to visit the operator and see the platform for yourself.