Sports
January 14, 2022
Chris Eubank Jr. Joins 888poker on Cardroom’s 20th Anniversary
If you are looking for a big-ticket name in the world of interactive poker, 888poker is it. The website is easily one of the most significant players in the segment, and as its 20th anniversary has arrived, the company is teaming up with former two-time IBO-super middleweight world champion Chris Eubank Jr. The partnership is […]
Industry
December 15, 2021
Broadway Gaming Group to Buy 888’s B2C and B2B Bingo Divisions
The Broadway Gaming Group, which is in charge of the biggest UK bingo networks, is set to acquire 888’s B2C bingo business, along with the B2B division, Dragonfish, in a deal that is worth $50 million, according to a press release. Effectively, Broadway is acquiring the full 888 Group bingo business and offer, which extends […]
Sports
December 1, 2021
888 Expands Its Presence as It Obtains Sports Betting License in Virginia
888 Holdings continues to expand its market presence in the US. After announcing a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group back in June 2021, an announcement on launching SI Sportsbook in Virginia was made as 888 received a provisional license for sports betting in the state. SI Sportsbook Will Expand its Services in 2022 The […]
Poker
November 26, 2021
WPT and 888poker to Launch New Online Series on November 28
The World Poker Tour (WPT) in collaboration with 888poker announced new WPTDeepStacks (WPTDS) online series. The announcement came on Thursday this week as the duo is looking to roll out more tournaments for poker fans, effectively closing the year. The WPTDS online series rolls out on November 28, and will run through December 20. The […]
Industry
November 16, 2021
888 Introduces SheLEADS to Develop outstanding Talent
888 has launched its latest initiative, SheLEADS, to get more women involved in the gambling industry’s top echelons. The initiative, which is designed to “nurture and develop outstanding talent,” is focused on gender equality while taking individuals at their merit. 888 is pushing to introduce a more inclusive working environment, a long-standing goal of the […]
Legal
November 10, 2021
ASA Strikes Down 777.com Gambling Ad as Misleading
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has sided with consumers against 888 UK Ltd. and its subsidiary, 777.com. A complaint flagged one of the subsidiary’s ads which included a countdown timer and had a caption that read “77 Free Spins ENABLED FOR ANOTHER,” which a plaintiff stipulated was misleading and ambiguous. The free spins did not […]
Business
July 7, 2021
888’s Q2 2021 Post-Close Update Showed 10% Revenue Growth
888 Holdings, an online gaming group operating out of Gibraltar, released a post-close trading update, posting for the 3 months ended June 30, 2021, strong growth in revenue from B2C operations. B2C Revenue Increases 21% 888 generated in the second quarter of 2021 $247 million in B2C operations, 21% more compared to the reading for […]
Business
May 3, 2021
Caesars Set to Bank off Sale of William Hill’s Non-US assets
Now that Caesars Entertainment was able to close on its purchase of William Hill and all of the sports gambling operator’s assets, it’s time to get to work. Caesars made it clear from the start that it would sell William Hill’s non-US assets following the acquisition that cost it $3.7 billion and it’s ready to […]
Business
April 28, 2021
888 Continue to Beat Expectations, Q1 2021 Revenue up 66%
888 Holdings, a Gibraltar-based online betting, and gaming company, released today its Q1 trading update posting for the 3 months ended 31 March 2021 66% growth in total revenue, in line with the trend set in 2020 when its revenue beat market expectations. B2C Division Sets the Pace The growth, driven mainly by B2C operations […]
Business
April 20, 2021
Habanero Is Now Available in Spain Thanks to 888casino Deal
Habanero, a developer of premium slots and table games, announced its latest partnership with iGaming heavyweight 888casino granting the supplier direct access to the Spanish market. Habanero and 888casino Sign an Agreement The agreement comes after the provider’s launch in Italy with 888casino earlier this year, with players from both countries now able to experience a range […]