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Get rid of Casino on Net and try 888 casino

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:30:41 +0000

I you haven’t yet downloaded 888 casino now might be a good time to do it and if you are one of those with Casino on Net still on your computer, uninstall that and download the new version. There are great 888 casino bonuses available as a new player with a play through requirement of 40 times the bonus only which equates to 20 times your initial deposit plus your bonus. Casino 888 keeps offering new things to keep you amused and one of the most amusing is a 100% Deposit Match bonus every Sunday up to €65 which is a pretty good way to start the week but as with all online casino bonuses certain types of game do not count towards the play through requirement. As is normal with the online casinos that we recommend 888 offers not only 888 casino but also the full range of sports betting, poker games, bingo and other games all under different names ( 888 sports, 888 bingo etc.) but all available directly from the main lobby. The only annoying thing about 888 casino is that they require different log ins for the download casino and the instant play casinos and a different one again for 888 sports. The sooner they get that sorted the better as we have enough trouble remembering one password let alone three different ones. That said the graphics are great, the selection of games is second to none and maybe it is just us that has an issue with the passwords because we like to try everything out for you so ignore our moans and play 888 casino online for a lot of fun.

888 to enter the French Poker market

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 06:30:32 +0000

The online casino operator 888 has announced a partnership with online gaming software producer Microgaming to offer online poker in France. The French online casino market which is still only operated by monopoly state owned companies is due to open up soon to outside interests and this is the first move in that direction although a partnership like this is a new departure. Mr Gigi Levy the CEO of 888 said “This deal marks a turning point in the industry with big networks collaborating in newly regulated markets to create a shared pool of liquidity, benefiting customers and assisting in rapidly generating large poker networks in each market,” while his counterpart at Microgaming Mr Roger Raatgever commented “ We are delighted to be working with 888 to deliver a poker solution to the French market. We look forward to combining our wealth of experience and knowledge to bring the highest global standards to the local market”.

France is still in the process of changing its laws to comply with EU legislation (in typically French fashion:- very slowly) but it is thought that Poker will be ahead of other casino games and we can expect 888 in particular to become active in other online casino offerings in the future.

888 says second quarter is disappointing so far

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 07:01:45 +0000

888 the Gibraltar based online casino operator has reported vastly differing fortunes for the first and second quarters and has stated its intention to cut costs. First quarter numbers showed considerable growth in operating income with online casino operations offsetting disappointing results from Poker. The number of active poker players actually increased but the operating income decreased suggesting that players were playing for smaller stakes or playing less frequently. The Business to Business division, Dragonfish also had operating income reduced compared to the same period last year. Despite this, second quarter figures have been disappointing according to a company statement and cost cutting measures will be taken. The company currently employs some 900 people but this will inevitable be reduced and even top managers are being asked to take a pay cut. The company normally expects second quarter revenues to decrease but this has been more than expected. CEO Gigi Levy said that he remained confident about the future and also hinted that there might be a couple of acquisitions in the pipeline. 888 remains a big fish in the online casino world and the newly regulated Italian market should soon be producing revenues.

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Now 900 euro of Bonuses at Casino-on-Net

admin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:59:05 +0000

We are often talking about bonuses which online casinos offer to new players in particular but frequently to existing customers as well, which is one of the major differences between online and land based casinos. When was the last time you walked into a casino and bought €200 of chips for €100? We all know the answer but we can now report that 888.com have not only got a 100% joining bonus but also a bonus of 10% each month for 12 months after joining. The 100% joining bonus is up to €140 (£100 if you are UK based) and it is credited immediately although in order to withdraw the bonus you must have played the bonus and your deposit 20 times which is quite competitive. Two important points: bets on Roulette, Bacarrat and Craps are considered low risk bets and do not count towards the wagering requirement for the welcome bonus withdrawal and you must become a customer through Casino-on-Net; if you register for the first time through any other 888.com site (ie: sports ,poker, bingo) you will not qualify.

The second part of the bonus is achieved by depositing at least €65 during happy hour which is actually 2 hours and is between 19:00 and 21:00 on the last day of the month. A 10% bonus of the amount deposited will be added to your account immediately but can only be cashed out after 20 times play through. So if you add all this up you could get bonuses of over €900.

888 Issues first Corporate Responsibility Report

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:22:04 +0000

888 have issued their first Corporate Responsibility Report covering the activities and status up to the end of 2008. The report, which runs to 89 pages, is split into 3 sections known as “People”, “Planet” and “Play”. People covers the activities of employees as well as community involvement; Planet covers environmental issues such as policy and impact, and Play covers customers and suppliers as well as product development and responsible gaming activities. This really is a very complete document giving a good insight into the structure of the company and where it thinks it is going; did you know for example that 55% of employees in 2008 were located in Israel? Ruth Tanami was appointed to the position of Director of Responsible Gaming in 2006 and sees this report as as a “step in the core approach of responsible and transparent behaviour and as a necessary platform to enable all our customers and all stakeholders to enjoy the game”

Gigi Levy, CEO said “ The publication of this report emphasises the core importance that ethical values have to 888’s business. As well as being the right thing to do, conducting our business responsibly is fundamental to our future success.” “ Managing social and environmental factors enhances our credibility with stakeholders, whilst our market-leading approach to player risk builds relationships with our customers, both in turn helping to support our international business developments”.

From our standpoint this is a transparent report which should give confidence to all who gamble with 888 and we are proud to have them on our recommended list.

Crazy Blackjack at 888

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:01:35 +0000

Blackjack is no longer just blackjack at 888 (Casino on Net) as there are three different offerings which can add a lot of excitement to your play. There is of course still traditional Blackjack with you playing a single hand against the dealer but if that is not enough you can play three hands at the same time on a private table with “3 hand multi hand blackjack” and if that is not enough, the new offering is “crazy blackjack” and it certainly lives up to its name. As well as regular blackjack play where blackjack pays 3:2 and insurance pays2:1 there are three other betting possibilities.

1) 777 jackpot where for a €1 stake you are paid €1500 for being dealt 3 sevens or a massive €30,000 for three spade 7s.

2) Highest hand bet. This is paid out immediately after the deal to the highest hand. If there are two hands in play the odds are evens or if there are three hands in play the odds are 2:1. Should you be fortunate to be dealt a blackjack, this bet pays 2:1 with two hands in play or 7:2 with three hands in play.

3) Safe Bet. If you are one of those players who is continuously dealt a hand between 12 and 16 how about placing a safe bet. Your bet pays out 3:2 if you are dealt between 12 and 16 and your hand does not contain any aces or pairs. You continue to play the hand of course so even if your safe bet has paid out you can still win in regular play.

If you are looking for that extra bit of excitement and enjoy blackjack try this out at 888.

888 VIP Awards Programme

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:04:39 +0000

On August 26^th we wrote an article about the vast number of bonuses and competitions available at 888.com but their top awards programme is reserved for their VIPs. Just imagine receiving hospitality at major sporting events such as the Rugby World Cup or the World Snooker Championship or at concerts like Led Zeppelin or Bruce Springsteen; it’s all possible in the VIP only promotions at 888casino. There are also regular extra bonus offers, your comp points are worth even more at $1.50 per 100 instead of the standard $1 per 100 and you get the services of a Loyalty Manager who will ensure you get a quick and helpful response to your enquiries; you even get a birthday present. To get on the road to becoming a VIP (Very Important Player) all you have to do is register an account, make a deposit and start playing. The status is achieved when you have accumulated 150,000 comp points and deposited a minimum of $5000 in your lifetime as an 888casino player. The fact that this is a lifetime requirement means that you can start with relatively small deposits and it all counts.

As if this was not enough, there is a tier above which is becoming a VIP Gold Member. To achieve this status you need to have accumulated 300,000 bonus points but this status gives you even more benefits such as comp points being worth $2 for every 100, cashouts within one working day instead of the normal three, a onetime Gold VIP welcome bonus and Most Valuable Player awards for crossing certain levels of comp points starting at 500,000 and of course your chances of being invited to the major sporting events become higher. If you fancy some of this, register an account with 888casino and get started, the sooner you start the sooner you’ll get there.

888 Holdings release second quarter numbers

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:41:51 +0000

Continuing the results season now it is the turn of 888 Holdings to release numbers for the second quarter of 2009. 888 Holdings are one of the largest online betting companies and are based in Gibraltar; they have reported an operating income of $61 million for the second quarter which is a drop of $8million compared to the same quarter of 2008. On the other hand the company could report that second quarter operating income was 7 percent better than the previous quarter and the number of real money registered players was increasing both in Casino and Poker operations.

Poker is remaining weaker than other parts of the business which according to 888 Holdings is in line with industry trends.

Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gigi Levy said “ We enter the seasonally quieter summer period with delivery of our strategy on track and we remain committed to investing in the business in spite of the macro-economic environment”.

“We are confident of delivering further growth during 2009 based on additional planned business-to-consumer activities and a set of newly launched business-to-business partnerships, which we expect to start generating revenues in the coming months”.

The New Football Season is nearly upon us

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:44:13 +0000

Although we tend to focus on online casinos, the gambling world cannot escape from the fact that the new football season will soon be upon us which opens up plenty of new betting opportunities. Today we shall focus on who will win the English Premier League and the English Championship. Do not think however that the odds offered by bookmakers are all the same, there are some major differences that could cost you a lot of money by not looking around especially outside the favourites. To save you the effort we have done it for you and compared the big 6 but be quick because these odds do change quickly when players are bought or sold.

Premier League

Manchester Utd- 2/1 at Boyle Sports, Ladbrokes, Paddy Power or William Hill.

Chelsea- 9/4 at Boyle Sports or bwin.

Liverpool- 3/1 at Paddy Power.

Arsenal- 8/1 at Boyle Sports, Ladbrokes, Paddy Power, or William Hill.

Manchester City- 14/1 at 888.

Tottenham- 124/1 at bwin.

Everton- 199/1 at bwin or 200/1 at 888.

Aston Villa- 200/1 at Boyle Sports, bwin, William Hill or 888.

West Ham- 999/1 at bwin.

Fulham- 1000/1 at William Hill.

Portsmouth- 1250 at Ladbrokes.

Blackburn- 1999/1 at bwin.

Sunderland- 1999/1 at bwin.

Wigan- 1999/1 at bwin.

Bolton- 1999/1 at bwin or 2000/1 at William Hill.

Stoke- 3000/1 at Paddy Power.

Birmingham- 4999/1 at bwin or 5000/1 at Ladbrokes.

Wolves- 4999/1 at bwin.

Hull- 5000/1 at Ladbrokes.

Burnley- 5000/1 at bwin, Ladbrokes or Paddy Power.

Championship

West Brom- 6/1 at bwin or Ladbrokes.

Newcastle- 6/1 at Boyle Sports or William Hill.

Middlesborough- 7/1 at 888.

Ipswich- 10/1 at Ladbrokes, Paddy Power or William Hill.

Sheffield Utd- 12/1 at Paddy Power or William Hill.

QPR- 18/1 at Ladbrokes.

Reading- 14/1 at Boyle Sports, Ladbrokes or William Hill.

Cardiff- 22/1 at Ladbrokes.

Leicester- 25/1 at Paddy Power.

Notts Forest- 25/1 at bwin.

Crystal Palace- 33/1 at Ladbrokes or William Hill.

Derby- 28/1 at Paddy Power.

Preston- 33/1 at William Hill.

Swansea- 33/1 at Ladbrokes or Paddy Power.

Bristol City- 50/1 at bwin

Coventry 80/1 at Ladbrokes.