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I’m more than happy to recommend 888 Casino to players in Canada. The site operates under a full licence, and it pairs a huge library of online games with attractive bonuses and promotions, a solid choice of payment methods and a platform built for mobile play.

Are you in Ontario? We look at how this operator performs in your province in our 888 Casino Ontario review.

Games you shouldn’t miss at 888

Whether you’re into Megaways slots, jackpot games, live dealer tables or exclusive releases, this casino has a lot to choose from. Their homepage highlights a top 10 slots list for Canada, but you can sample those titles right here at no cost first. We host free demos of the games that are trending, so you can test them out before committing any of your own money. Take a look below.

At a glance: 888 Casino

🎰Casino name	888	🤵Owner	VHL Ontario Limited
📅Year established	1997	#️⃣ Number of games	2000+
🎲Game categories	Slots, Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Video Poker, Scratchcards	🤖Software providers	Pragmatic Play, Playtech, Play’n GO, Games Global, Wizard Games + 9 more
📱Compatible devices	Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac / PC, Tablet	💰Win rate	98.32%
⏰Payout time	1-7 days	💰Max jackpot	$2m
💬Languages	German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic	🛟Customer support	Email, Phone, Contact form, Live chat
💸Banking options	Visa, Applepay + 3 more

888 Casino bonuses and promotions

“New players who sign up at 888 Casino receive 88 free spins plus a 100% welcome deposit match worth up to $100. Measured against the other casino bonuses we recommend, that value sits on the modest side.”

A minimum deposit of $20 is required to activate the welcome offer. Deposits made through Skrill or Neteller do not qualify. The bonus stays valid for 90 days and carries 30x wagering, and any winnings generated from it are capped at $500.

Contribution rates differ from game to game: slots typically count at 100%, poker games at 20%, while live casino games, video poker and every version of blackjack, baccarat and roulette count at 10%. Craps contributes 5%.

How the offer works:

• Minimum deposit: $20
• Neteller and Skrill deposits do not qualify
• Winnings from the bonus are capped at $500
• Wagering requirement: 30x
• The bonus expires after 90 days

More 888 promos

Beyond the welcome deal, our team found a range of promotions open to existing members. Among them is a Daily Wish Free Spin that can hand out free spins no deposit win real money, cash or bonus credit. Pragmatic Play Drops and Wins tournaments also run, with daily and weekly prizes split between the regular and live casino. Pit Boss promos round things out, and these may pay cashback or cash prizes.

In our experience, the terms and conditions attached to all the 888 Casino bonuses and promotions are written in plain language, free of jargon and easy to follow. The offers on hand match what other popular online casinos in Canada provide.

888 Casino VIP program

888 Casino runs a VIP program with special promos, exclusive games and bonuses. There is also a loyalty scheme in which players collect Comp Points every time they wager, and those points can be redeemed for cash.

The transparency of the offer and the clear terms for players do earn credit.

Software and game selection

“Next to the typical casino sites I come across, 888 stands out for its quality, its variety and simply how many games you can play. There are 1800+ online slots to choose from, along with progressive jackpot titles, casino games, crash games, exclusive 888 games and a live casino.”

Canadians can access more than 2,500 online casino games in the 888 Casino lobby. These come from some of the industry’s leading software providers, among them Evolution, Play’n GO, NetEnt, Blueprint and Red Tiger.

Among my personal favourites are Valley of the Gods 2, Millionaire Genie Extreme Reels and Safari Riches Megaways, where the progressive jackpots have been known to climb past $4 million. Fresh titles land in the lobby on a regular basis - later additions include High Spin Race and Beez Kneez.

Finding your way around the games lobby is easy thanks to intuitive category filters, which let you sort by provider, volatility, features, themes and much more.

Games	Game type	Number of games	Most played games
Slots	Casino game	1,807	Rise of Atlantis 2, Break Da Bank Again, Power of Thor Megaways, Starburst
Blackjack	Card game	12	Low Stakes Blackjack, Super Fun 21 Extreme, Zappit Blackjack, Frankie Dettori’s Magic Seven Blackjack
Roulette	Dice game	17	20p Roulette, French Roulette, Ace of the Gods Roulette, 100/1 Roulette
Video poker	Card game	9	Jacks or Better, Aces & Faces, Deuces Wild, Bonus Poker
Poker	Card game	23	Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Let it Ride
Baccarat	Card game	5	Baccarat, First Person Top Card, First Person Dragon Tiger, First Person Baccarat
Scratch cards	Instant win	34	Panda Mania Scratch, Volcano Eruption Scratch, Cash Scratch, VIP Platinum
888 exclusives	Casino game	49	The Wicked Dead, 888 Rooftop Roulette, Holy Mackerel! Fishy Business, Dr Jackpot & Mr. Wild

888 live casino games

While digging through the site for our 888 online review, I was pleased to discover a live casino area with more than 400 live dealer tables and game show experiences. That is a noticeably bigger selection than most other sites offer.

You will find a range of classic table games, plenty of variants and a good mix of popular game shows. Top picks include Power Up Roulette, Lightning Blackjack, Casino Hold’em, Fortune 6 Baccarat, Gonzo’s Treasure Map, and Vegas Ball Bonanza.

Games	Variety	Number of games	Minimum bet	Maximum bet	Software
Live blackjack	Infinite Blackjack, Blackjack Party, Speed Blackjack, Quantum Blackjack Plus	169	$0.50	$5,000	Evolution, Pragmatic Play
Live roulette	7’s On Fire Live, Mega Roulette, XXXtreme Lightning Roulette, Immersive Roulette	67	$0.10	$5,000	Evolution, Pragmatic Play, Light & Wonder
Live poker	Caribbean Stud, 3 Card Brag, Side bet City, Hi-Lo	17	$0.10	$3,000	Evolution, Playtech
Live baccarat	Mega Sic Bo, Speed Baccarat, Fan Tan, Baccarat Squeeze	87	$0.20	$5,000	Evolution, Pragmatic Play
Live game shows	Funky Time, Extra Chilli Epic Spins, Spin A Win, Deal or No Deal	32	$0.10	$5,000	Evolution, Quickspin

888 Casino has a first-class games library with lots of variety from industry-leading suppliers.

Deposits and withdrawals

*”My deposit went through in Canadian dollars via Visa, and the whole process felt secure, quick and free of hassle. Most players see withdrawals completed within three days, while Gold VIP members get theirs in under 24 hours. How long the money actually takes to land in your account depends on the method you picked and your bank.

At 888 Casino Canada you’ll find plenty of ways to pay, from e-wallets and debit or credit cards to online banking and pre-paid vouchers. The one thing Canadians can’t use here is cryptocurrency.

Encryption software shields every transaction, and your deposits and withdrawals can be made in Canadian dollars, GBP, US dollars or Euros.

Both deposits and withdrawals start at a minimum of $10. That said, the limits can shift based on the payment method you choose, or if your player status and account history are reviewed. You’re also free to keep more than one payment method on file, which comes in handy.

Deposits

Deposit methods	Minimum deposit
Visa	$10
Luxon Pay	$10
Skrill	$10
MuchBetter	$10
Neteller	$10
ecoPayz	$10
iDebit	$10
Paysafecard	$10
PurplePay	$10
AstroPay	$10
Online bank transfer	$10
OXXO	$10
Instadebit	$10

Withdrawals

Withdrawal method	Withdrawal time	Minimum withdrawal
Visa	4 - 8 days	$10
Mastercard	4 - 6 days	$10
ecoPayz	4 - 5 days	$10
iDebit	4 - 5 days	$10
MuchBetter	4 - 5 days	$10
Neteller	4 - 5 days	$10
Luxon Pay	4 - 5 days	$10
Skrill	4 - 5 days	$10
Wire transfer	7 - 10 days	$10

Still, a $10 minimum for deposits and withdrawals alike beats what most casinos ask for.

Is 888 safe and secure?

“Where needed, players are given links to helpful organizations. Every bonus and promotional term is written clearly and transparently, with no complicated jargon to work through, and you can read them before you claim any bonus. Further policy information sits in the footer of the home page.”

After checking it over, I can confirm that 888 Casino operates as a safe, secure site, holding licences from the Malta Gaming Authority, the Government of Gibraltar and the UK Gambling Commission. Data and financial transactions are protected by SSL encryption software, while RNG software keeps the games fair.

eCOGRA monitors RTP rates and RNG software statistics so that play on the site stays fair. Members also get responsible gambling tools, such as time limits, deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion support.

All in all, 888 Casino shows every sign of being a thoroughly legitimate operator. Its safety measures match those of the sites on our best online casinos list, so I have nothing to complain about.

Customer support at 888

“The help I received from the 888 support team left me satisfied, and the FAQ section is impressively thorough. That said, I would have preferred to see a phone line and an email address on offer.”

Support at 888 is available around the clock, 24/7, through the site’s detailed Help Centre and its live chat. There is one catch, though: the online chat only opens up once you are logged in. I chatted with a few different agents, and every one of them was glad to assist. Filling in the contact form also worked well - a reply landed in my inbox inside 24 hours. The staff speak multiple languages and come across as well-informed and remarkably quick.

Apps and mobile gaming

“Having finished my 888 mobile review, I can say with confidence that the platform is fully optimized for mobile casino gaming. Whatever the size of your screen - phone or tablet - it adapts, and it works on both iOS and Android.”

You can open the site straight from your phone’s web browser and start playing instantly, and Canadian players will be glad to know that mobile serves up just as many games as the desktop version does.

Playing on a phone feels effortless, and if you would rather use an app, one exists for iOS and Android as well. It earns very high ratings in both app stores.

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