888casino, 888sport & 888poker — an established operator under LSE-listed Evoke plc
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Pros
- One of the longest-running online brands (since 1997), under LSE-listed Evoke plc
- Strong, well-established 888casino plus a capable 888sport
- PayPal accepted in select markets; relatively long bonus validity in some
- Well-rated casino and sport apps
- eCOGRA-audited and UKGC-licensed
Cons
- Real UKGC compliance record: £7.8m fine (2017) and £9.4m fine (2022) for self-exclusion and AML failings
- Narrower payment-method list and 1-5 day withdrawals — slower than the best
- No cryptocurrency payments
- Sportsbook depth trails the specialist books; only available where locally licensed
Our verdict
888 is one of the longest-running names online (since 1997) and sits inside LSE-listed Evoke plc alongside William Hill — so it's an established, publicly-accountable operator, not a fly-by-night book. 888casino is a strong, well-stocked casino and 888sport is a capable sportsbook, with polished apps and PayPal in some markets. Two honest caveats keep it out of the top tier: a real UKGC compliance record (£7.8m in 2017 and £9.4m in 2022 for self-exclusion and AML failings), and payments that are a little narrower and slower than the best. Where it holds a local licence, 888 is a solid, mainstream choice — with eyes open on that history.
How we rated it
Mobile & UX (10%)8.4
Well-rated iOS and Android apps for casino and sport with a clean interface.
Trust & licensing (20%)8.3
Part of LSE-listed Evoke plc and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (account 39028) and others — but it has a real compliance record: a £7.8m UKGC penalty in 2017 (self-exclusion failings) and a £9.4m penalty in 2022 (AML and social-responsibility failings). Listed-parent oversight, but not a spotless history.
Sportsbook & casino (25%)8.2
888sport offers solid coverage of the major sports with bet builder and cash out, and 888casino is a long-established, well-stocked casino — a capable all-rounder, if not the deepest sportsbook.
Customer support (10%)8.2
24/7 live chat and email, localised per market; generally responsive.
Payments & payouts (20%)8
PayPal in select markets is a plus, but the deposit-method list is narrower than peers of similar size and withdrawals of 1-5 business days are slower than the best. No cryptocurrency.
Bonuses & value (15%)7.9
Fair welcome offers per market with a relatively long bonus validity in some markets, but exact terms vary by country and change over time.
Quick facts
| Founded | 1997 |
| Owner | Evoke plc (LSE-listed; ex-888 Holdings) |
| Licensing | UK Gambling Commission (888 Casino account 39028) + other regulators; eCOGRA audited |
| Brands | 888casino, 888sport, 888poker (group also owns William Hill, Mr Green) |
| Casino | Long-established casino — slots, table games, live casino |
| Payments | Cards, PayPal (select markets), e-wallets; narrower list, 1-5 day withdrawals. No crypto |
| Apps | iOS & Android (casino + sport) |
| Compliance record | UKGC fines: £7.8m (2017), £9.4m (2022) |
Where 888 is licensed
888 appears on the official register in 11 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
Europe (10)
North America (1)
About 888
888 launched in 1997 and is one of the oldest online gambling brands still operating. Its casino, sportsbook and poker rooms (888casino, 888sport, 888poker) sit inside Evoke plc — the London-listed group formerly called 888 Holdings, which acquired William Hill's non-US business in 2022 and also owns Mr Green. It operates market by market under local licences, strongest in the UK and regulated EU markets, and only accepts players where it is licensed.
888 FAQ
Is 888 safe and legit?
Yes — 888 is part of LSE-listed Evoke plc and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (account 39028) and other regulators, and it's eCOGRA-audited. It does have a compliance record, though: the UKGC fined it £7.8m in 2017 (self-exclusion failings) and £9.4m in 2022 (AML and social-responsibility failings). Your funds are protected under its licences; only play where 888 holds a local licence for your country.
What brands does 888 own?
888 runs 888casino, 888sport and 888poker, and its parent Evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings) also owns William Hill and Mr Green after acquiring William Hill's non-US business in 2022.
What is the 888 welcome bonus?
888 offers a new-customer welcome offer in each licensed market — for casino or sport depending on where you are. The exact amount and terms vary by country and change over time, so always check the current offer on your local 888 site before claiming.
Does 888 accept crypto?
No. 888 uses regulated local payment methods — cards, e-wallets and PayPal in select markets — rather than cryptocurrency.