Mobile Casino

The 888.com web site features a number of options for online skill gaming. They offer a choice of a downloadable 3D casino client which can be used by both Mac and PC owners, and a trimmed down 'no download' casino client which can be used on computers where the downloadable client cannot be installed.

888.com also offer a mobile casino client which is available in most parts of the world and is supported by most handsets. The client is a free download, and is compatible with more than 80% of the handsets in the European market.

The two casino clients have over 25 million registered users coming from more than 150 countries worldwide, and offer players the chance to play card games such as online poker and blackjack, along with online bingo, roulette, slot machines, and dozens of other casino games in both free play and money play modes.

Players who wish to improve their game can take part in industry acclaimed 'schools' which teach the rules and techniques of games like poker and blackjack.
The online casino has 24 hour support available via in-client live chat, email, telephone and fax. Players can also use the in-client chat lobbies to talk with their fellow players while they are waiting for games to begin.
888.com run regular tournaments, some for cash prizes, others for prizes such as World Poker Tour tournament seats.

Playing money play games is easy as 888.com offer 20 different, and secure ways to deposit cash into your account. Those who are concerned about overspending can choose to set limits on their account as a way to help themselves stick to a monthly gaming budget.

Also, if you are from Australia be sure to check the new online casino homepage created for australian users.

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