Since September 2005, 888.com's holding company has been listed on the London Stock Exchange allowing it to take a step closer to its mission; to be the market leader in the global online gaming industry, as measured by number of members and member satisfaction. It aims to provide quality entertainment to people who enjoy gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe, fun, fair, regulated and secure environment and by the amount of awards 888.com has received over the years, including the Leisure Report Awards 2008 for 'Operator of the Year', it seems as if it is doing just that.


BETTING
888.com is not unique but unusual in having two of its own gaming brands in Casino-on-Net and Pacific Poker. Since its official launch in 1997, over 25 million people have experienced Casino-on-Net's exciting gaming action, making it the largest online gaming venue. It is extremely user-friendly as you have the possibility to see your game history and even track the status of your deposits and cash outs. The graphics, sound, and choices mean that it is a virtual experience closest to the real thing! Pacific Poker is the fastest growing online poker brand in the industry, hosting thousands of poker enthusiasts the world over at any given time, day or night.
The Sportsbook of course offers prices on all the top sporting events plus a lot more. If Kolkata vs Rajasthan Royals doesn't float your boat, then something else will. The Indian Premier League is now in full swing and many cricket fans will apprieciate the coverage on offer here. IPL aside, my personal favourite is the Short Priced Favourites Market which gives a complete overview of all the hot favourites coming up in the near term saving a lot of time and frustration for your multi-bet/all-up player.

A section of the portal is dedicated to Backgammon, whether you wish to play one-on-one or a tournament you should not forget that there are many professionals the world over ready to 'teach' you how to play this tactical game. The site offers you free schooling and many wise punters have spent time here before venturing into the school of hard knocks.

If Bingo is your thing then a quick click on the link will take you to 888ladies.com for a session of 'eyes down'. Read the section "Special Offers" below to find out what might entice you to play. There is a new section dedicated to games although you wouldn't know it from the homepage. We only discovered the link via the Sportsbook and there's no prizes for guessing that that is no mistake. You can play the myriad of games for money or why not take a short break and play simply for fun.
Live betting is another exciting aspect of 888.com. Quick thinking is the name of the game! Players may limit losses by claiming back part of their bet during the live event, or choose to quickly cash out their winnings.

MINIMUM BETS
The minimum bet at 888.com is $0.10 for most wagers but with Pacific Poker the minimum can be as little as $0.01.

DEPOSITS
At 888.com, players may, after registering, deposit money into their player’s account by credit card (Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diner's club), E-Check (INSTADEBET), E-Wallet (NETeller, Moneybookers, ACTeCash etc.), bank or wire transfer or Pre-Paid Card - a great way to play even if your country of residence would rather you not (paysafecard, Ukash, etc.). The minimum transaction amount for deposits all depends on the method and ranges from $50 to $15.

PAYOUTS
Players may request cashout of their winnings at any stage.Cashout requests are processed three business days from the date of request. Gold VIP Member cashout requests are processed one business day from the date of request. During this time you may cancel your cashout request from within the Casino-on-net Cashier, and return it to your Casino-on-Net bankroll. This will allow you to play for real money (Money Play) without making a new deposit to your Casino-on-Net account.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
The customer service offered by 888.com is second to none. Available 24/7 via live chat, a free phone hotline or even if you need to add a document, a 'submit your question' form is available to help with that.

SPECIAL OFFERS
Enjoy a welcome bonus of 25 pounds sterling for bingo, 100% bonus up to $400 for Pacific Poker, 100% bonus up to $200 for Casino-on-Net are just a start. There are many bonuses which often added to players accounts and the odd cruise here and there to be won too!

CONCLUSION
888.com is clearly about customer service and satisfaction. The awards the portal has recieved and the testimonials evidently show this is the case. It is arguably the market leader in terms of sheer enjoyment if it isn't already in the number of members. The professionalism here is reflected in the portal itself as well as its little extras that stand it out from the crowd. How many other gaming sites produce a magazine for its members with the likes of Frankie Dettori on the front cover?