888casino

About 888casino

888casino is one of the longest-running online casinos, launched in 1997 as Casino-on-Net and today part of evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings), headquartered in Gibraltar. It offers more than 2,500 slots, jackpots, table games and live casino tables, including exclusive titles from its in-house Section8 studio.

At a glance

• Operator: 888 UK Limited (UK); Virtual Global Digital Services Limited (international)
• Parent company: evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings)
• Founded: 1997
• Headquarters: Gibraltar
• Website: https://www.888casino.com

Leadership

• Per Widerström — Chief Executive Officer, evoke plc. Former CEO of Fortuna Entertainment Group (2014–2022) and COO of PartyGaming plc; 19+ years in online gaming. LinkedIn
• Sean Wilkins — Chief Financial Officer, evoke plc. Former Group CFO of Superbet; previous CFO roles at Big Bus Tours and Domino's Pizza Group.
• Mark Summerfield — Non-Executive Chair, evoke plc. Board member since 2019; former KPMG partner and William Hill interim CFO.
• Anne de Kerckhove — Deputy Chair and Senior Independent Director, evoke plc. SID since 2021; former CEO of Freespee and Iron Capital, ex-COO Inspired Gaming Group.
• Avi Shaked and Aaron Shaked (with Shay and Ron Ben-Yitzhak) — Co-founders of 888 (1997). Israeli entrepreneurs who founded Virtual Holdings Limited, launching Casino-on-Net in 1997.

Key facts

• 888 was founded in 1997 and launched its first site, Casino-on-Net, in May 1997; it moved its administrative centre to Gibraltar in 2003.
• 888 Holdings listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market in 2005.
• 888 acquired William Hill's non-US business on 1 July 2022 (~£1.95bn) and the group renamed itself evoke plc in May 2024; consumer brands including 888casino kept their names.
• evoke says 888casino has been played by more than 25 million players since launch and offers well over 2,500 games, including exclusive titles from its in-house Section8 studio.
• 888casino won EGR Casino Operator of the Year in 2019, 2021 and 2022, and Gaming Intelligence Casino Operator of the Year in 2015 and 2020.
• 888 was among the first operators licensed for Ontario's regulated iGaming market (AGCO licence announced 3 March 2022; launch 4 April 2022).
• Bally's Intralot agreed a recommended all-share takeover of evoke valued at ~£243m (52p/share) on 5 June 2026; both sets of shareholders approved it by Sept 2026, with completion expected Q4 2026–Q1 2027 and evoke to delist on closing.

Frequently asked questions

Is 888casino legit and licensed?

Yes. In Great Britain it is run by 888 UK Limited, licensed by the UK Gambling Commission under account number 39028; internationally it operates under Gibraltar remote gaming licences 112 and 113 and a Malta Gaming Authority licence (MGA/CRP/121/2006-09). It has operated since 1997.

Who owns 888casino?

888casino is owned by evoke plc, the London-listed group formerly called 888 Holdings, which also owns William Hill and Mr Green. In June 2026 evoke agreed a recommended all-share takeover by Bally's Intralot; shareholders of both companies have approved it and completion is expected in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027, subject to court and regulatory approval.

What is the 888casino welcome bonus?

It varies by country. For new UK customers (as of August 2026) it is a 100% match up to £100 on a first deposit of £10 or more staked on selected slots, with 10x wagering, a £100 max win and Skrill/Neteller deposits excluded. International visitors to 888casino.com were shown 100% up to $500 plus 100 free spins in September 2026; always check the terms in your market.

How fast are 888casino withdrawals?

Withdrawal requests sit in a 3-business-day pending period (1 day for casino Gold VIPs) before processing. Total time is roughly 4–5 business days for e-wallets like Skrill or NETELLER, up to about 6–8 for Visa/Mastercard, and 7–10 for wire transfers, per 888casino's published time frames.

What is the minimum deposit at 888casino?

In the UK a £10 first deposit qualifies for the welcome offer. The minimum withdrawal across all payment methods is $10/€10/£10/C$10. Some payment methods, such as Skrill and Neteller, don't qualify for the welcome bonus.

Does 888casino have a mobile app?

Yes. '888 Casino: Real Money Games' is on the Apple App Store and Android; the UK iOS listing is rated about 4.5/5 from around 52,000 ratings. Ontario players have a separate '888casino Ontario' app.

What games does 888casino offer?

evoke says 888casino offers well over 2,500 games: slots, progressive and daily jackpots, blackjack, roulette, baccarat and a large live casino section. It also has exclusive games from its in-house Section8 studio, plus titles from providers such as Evolution, Pragmatic Play, Playtech, Games Global, Play'n GO and Red Tiger.

Is 888casino available in Canada / Ontario?

Yes, in Ontario. 888casino.ca is listed on iGaming Ontario's register of regulated sites under the operator VHL Ontario Limited, and 888 received its AGCO iGaming licence in March 2022. Availability in other Canadian provinces was not verified.

Responsible gambling

888casino offers deposit limits, reality-check reminders, Take a Break from one day to six weeks, self-exclusion of six months or longer and a Control Center dashboard, and links to GAMSTOP, GamCare and GambleAware. Gambling is for adults only (18+, or 19+ in most Canadian provinces). If gambling stops being fun, contact a local support service such as ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600) or GamCare in the UK.

Facts checked September 2026. Offers and terms change often and vary by country — always check the casino's own terms before you play.