Casino on Net

The only way you may not have heard of Casino on Net is if you've been on Mars for the last two years. Advertising for 888.com seems to be everywhere you look these days with the owners not afraid to spend on the brand name (as they did with the alternative or 'old' name for the same casino: Casino On Net) .

No wonder then , with such advertising spend, that 888.com can claim to be the world's number one online casino and poker room in terms of number of players. In just one year it has increased its membership from 10 million to 13 million in 151 countries. As the biggest, we feel compelled to review it here, even though play is in US dollars.

Casino-on-Net was launched in 1996, and is operated by Cassava Enterprises (Gibraltar) Ltd. It operates under a licence granted by the Government of Gibraltar and is a member of the Interactive Gaming Council. Combined with the fact that the holding company is seeking a listing on the London Stock exchange, and so needs to be cleaner-than-clean, you can feel safe playing in this casino and the poke room.

The casino itself offers patrons the ability to play at private tables for solitary play, group tables for play with up to two friends, or public tables for play with other members of the public. Although there are quick-play no-download versions of games, the main software package is easy to download and install and the graphics and audio presentation of the casino environment are smart and realistic. No wonder then, that over 10,000,000 people have seen fit to download it since the launch in 1996.

Those who want to "try before they buy" can take advantage of unlimited demo play. This gives you an imaginary $1000 to play with using the exact same software that is used when playing with real money. And unlike some casinos, when your $1000 demo money runs out, it is automatically replenished, allowing you to practice for as long as you want with no obligation to deposit a penny for real. For those who do choose to play for real, www.888.com will award you a generous guaranteed bonus.

The big downside, for British players, is that this is a dollar casino.

Customer service is friendly and helpful, and available 24/7 via email or chat.

All in all, 888.com is a top act and one that you should play at least once in your life, even if it's to see what all the advertising fuss is about. It is professional enough to be used regularly by full-time aficionados and accessible enough to be enjoyed by first timers, no serious online casino player can afford to overlook this establishment.

Games

All the usual games are here, including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Poker and Keno. There are also nearly two dozen different video poker and slot machines, including classic and progressive.

Operator

Cassava Enterprises (Gibraltar) Limited
Suite 601/701
Europort,
Gibraltar

Toll-free fax (USA/Canada):+1-800-552-2618
Toll fax (outside USA/Canada):+(350)42693
Toll-free Telephone (USA/Canada):1 800 480 5170
Toll Telephone (outside USA/Canada): +(350) 76909

Email: support@888.com

Money

Deposits can be made by credit and debit cards, wire transfer and e-wallets, and transactions are protected by the latest encryption technologies provided by Intersafe Global Ltd. If playing by credit or debit card, the minimum single deposit is $50 and the maximum is $1000.

Withdrawals are quick and simple to arrange (with credit and debit cards being the fastest), and unlike some casinos, no charge is levied no matter which withdrawal option you choose.