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888 launches first global master brand strategy
11 Mar 2022
Made to Play will unify 888 Casino, 888 Sport and 888 Poker under a single, consistent and strong brand positioning.
APCW Perspectives: Massive fines and murderous leaders
4 Mar 2022
This week, we discuss the huge fine 888 received from the U.K. Gambling Commission over social responsibility and money laundering failures. We also address the tragedy and injustice of what's happening in Ukraine.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Massive jackpots and US sports betting expansion edition
4 Mar 2022
Sports betting continues to thrive in the U.S. and more states are getting in on the action. We also have several jackpot winners and a massive fine from the UKGC.
888 awarded iGaming license in Ontario
3 Mar 2022
The newly regulated market is set to launch on 4 April, with 888 ready to offer its casino, sport and poker products to players located across the province.
Spinomenal signs content partnership with 888
1 Feb 2022
The new agreement will see a selection of Spinomenal’s slots titles launch on 888 Casino, solidifying its industry position.
888 Poker adds Chris Eubank Jr as new Cultural Ambassador
14 Jan 2022
Currently ranked as the World Boxing Association and BoxRec’s number one boxer in the global middleweight division, Chris Eubank Jr. has in recent years cemented his place at the height of world boxing.
Broadway Gaming Group to acquire 888’s entire B2C bingo and Dragonfish B2B business
15 Dec 2021
The acquisition will augment Broadway’s expansion strategy and enhance its already commanding position within the U.K. bingo market where significant opportunities exist.
Casino City’s Friday Five: New casinos opening edition
3 Dec 2021
This week’s gambling news entails a new Korean resort casino announcing its opening plans in 2023. We also have another casino in California ready to welcome guests for the first time later this month.
888 moves closer to officially acquiring William Hill non-US assets
1 Dec 2021
The group is pleased to confirm that it has received all mandatory antitrust and pre-completion gaming regulatory clearances, marking the satisfaction of these important conditions of completion of the acquisition.
Nuvei approved to provide sports betting payment processing in Louisiana
29 Nov 2021
The global payment technology partner has been granted permission to provide payment processing services to daily fantasy sports and sports wagering operators in Louisiana by the state's Gaming Control Board.
World Poker Tour extends partnership with 888poker for WPTDeepStacks
29 Nov 2021
The two companies will partner for a new WPTDeepStacks online series, featuring 28 events and more than $3 million in guaranteed prize pools.
The highlight of the festival is the $1,050 buy-in WPTDS Main Event. With ten starting flights, players will have the opportunity to grab their share of the $1 million guaranteed prize pool.
Sports betting industry set to gather in New Jersey for SBC Summit North America
29 Nov 2021
Executives from the biggest brands in sports betting and iGaming gather in New Jersey, 30 November to 2 December to share experiences of the growing markets in the U.S. and Canada and take a first look at the next generation of industry technology.
Triple Cherry secures new slots partnership with 888
26 Oct 2021
Triple Cherry is delighted to announce a new partnership with 888 to launch its leading slot content on 888 Casino. This includes fan favorites such as Mega Chef, Monsters Fear Bullets and Thunder Rock.
888 acquires William Hill from Caesars Entertainment
9 Sep 2021
The company has entered into an agreement with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. to acquire the international (non-U.S.) business of William Hill at an enterprise value of £2.2 billion.
Caesars Entertainment agrees to sell William Hill to 888 Holdings
9 Sep 2021
Caesars Entertainment announced an agreement to sell the non-U.S. assets of William Hill to 888 Holdings Plc for approximately £2.2 billion.
SI Sportsbook launches in Colorado
7 Sep 2021
888 is pleased to announce its all-new Sports Illustrated wagering experience, SI Sportsbook, has launched in Colorado.
Sports betting volume in Indiana dips in June
12 Jul 2021
Online and retail sportsbooks accepted $246.3 million in wagers in June, down 3.2% from May, but despite the drop, average betting volume remained at $8.2 million per day.
Iowa sports betting numbers slow down in June
12 Jul 2021
Relatively slow June ends fiscal year that brought $1.2 billion in bets, setting stage for significant growth in fall, according to PlayIA analysts.
888 introduces Mad Max Fury Road
10 May 2021
The slot features a 243 ways engine with sticky moving wilds, bonus spins with random icon upgrades, a bonus stage and a massive progressive jackpot.
Habanero debuts in Spain with 888
20 Apr 2021
Players in Spain are now able to enjoy a selection of the supplier’s titles, including Hot Hot Fruit, Wild Trucks and Egyptian Dreams.
888 expands casino offering with Hacksaw Gaming
14 Apr 2021
The partnership will see 888 host a selection of the suppliers’ titles on 888 Casino, including player favorites such as Chaos Crew, Mystery Motel, Scratch Bronze and Scratch Platinum.
Non-executive Chairman appointment by Playtech
3 Mar 2021
Brian Mattingley will be stepping down as Chairman of 888 Holdings Plc and his appointment as Chairman of Playtech, and to the Board, will take effect on 1 June.
888 announces new live casino partnership with Playtech
18 Feb 2021
888 announced a new partnership with Playtech, which will see 888casino host a range of the supplier’s live casino and random number generator games on its platform.
EveryMatrix expands into the Russian market with 888.ru bookmaker
25 Jan 2021
888.ru is a strong local brand in the Russian market and more than 100,000 users were migrated to the new platform as part of the launch.
888 extends WSOP deal with Caesars Interactive
19 Jan 2021
The new agreement will see 888 continue to power the World Series of Poker brand’s online poker rooms as the company plans its entry into new regulated markets.
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