888.com Scoops the Pool at the Inaugural 2005 eGaming Awards
Online Casino 888.com (www.888.com) dominates the first ever 2005 eGaming Awards, walking away with wins in two of the top categories. This win further consolidates 888.com's reputation as the premier online casino (www.888.com).
Gibraltar (PRWEB) November 13, 2005 -- 888.com (www.888.com) stole the show at the eGaming Awards when they won the best online casino of the year and best overall online gaming operator of the year.
Being the first year of the awards, there was a lot of competition to be the first casino to win such a prestigious honor and in a gala black tie event before 500 guests, 888.com did just that.
Online casino (www.888.com) 888.com was judged to be the Best Casino Operator of the Year based on its “unparalleled reach and marketing effort in the casino sphere” as well as its “complete control of the value chain”. It was a visibly delighted Chairman of 888.com, Marie Stevens, who went up on stage to accept the award.
Stevens was back up there again to claim the main award of the night, which was for the best overall online gaming operator of the year. Competition was tough in this category with the likes of Ladbrokes, Party Gaming and William Hill all nominees.
888.com (www.888.com) took home the award based on its "pioneering status and global coverage as well as its full control of all aspects of its operation.”
John Anderson, CEO of 888 Holdings, was ecstatic after the win. “These awards are hugely important to us. We have already been acknowledged by the largest consumer gambling magazine in the UK at this year's Inside Edge Awards where we won Best Online Casino of the year, however, it was especially pleasing to be acknowledged by the people within the industry. These awards recognise the hard work of all our staff and the continued drive to be the best within the industry.”
888.com continues to dominate a very competitive marketplace and with over 20 million registered users, it is clearly the consumers number one online casino (www.888.com) destination for online gaming. As the popularity of online gaming continues to grow so will 888.com’s professionalism, expertise and a continued investment in software, innovation, marketing and customer service.
In some of the other awards of the night, Ladbrokes won the award for best innovation, Betfair won most socially responsible, Bodog won best online marketing campaign and Poker Stars won best poker operator.
About 888.com
888.com is the world's leading online Casino on the Internet. Since its official launch in 1997, over 13,000,000 people have experienced Casino-on-Net's exciting gaming action on the World Wide Web, making it the leading Online Casino.
888.com provides two market leading products: Casino on Net, the world’s No.1 online casino, offering all the thrills of the big games in Vegas from your PC, and Pacific Poker, where you can enjoy the excitement of competing against your friends and fellow members in any of the poker rooms. Both games are available to play in real money and practice mode.
Casinos-on-Net's games are unparalleled in their level of classic, realistic design, user friendliness and crisp, exhilarating play. The casino games provide a virtual reality sensation, with audio and image technology that offers the look and feel of a real live casino.
Casino-on-Net is the only Online Casino that offers its patrons the choice of a Private Table for personal enjoyment, a Public Table where you can play with others or a Group Table, which can be shared with up to two friends. Additionally, while playing at a Public or Group Table you can communicate with fellow players by using the chat box. It's just like being in Vegas!
Casino-on-Net's software is available in a fast Download Version, as well as quick play No-download Versions. Casino-on-Net's sites, software and friendly Customer Support are all available 24/7, in many different languages.
Maximum confidentiality and security are top priority. No effort and expense is spared in order to provide Members with a secure, fair and friendly environment.
Casino-on-Net's clients are its greatest assets; therefore an immense effort is made to establish an honest and trustworthy relationship with each and every individual. At Casino-on-Net winnings are paid promptly, and the friendly and reliable staff provide individual attention to the Member's needs.
888.com’s goal is to provide quality entertainment to people who enjoy gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe, fun, fair, regulated and secure environment.
888.com operates under an EU gaming license granted by the Government of Gibraltar for the purposes of operating an online casino and poker room. 888.com has adopted the code of conduct of the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC), of which it is a Member.
888.com is operated by Cassava Enterprises (Gibraltar) Ltd., a registered company incorporated and located in Gibraltar (company registration number 83961). The company has other offices around the world and employs over 500 full time employees.
Media Contacts:
David Wiseman, Online Community Relations Department
Random-Logic Ltd.
Tel: +972-3-710-2652
Fax: +972-3-710-3775
http://www.888.com
This press release was created by Random-Logic Ltd. (http://www.random-logic.com) on behalf of 888.com.
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