888poker and 888casino Win Big at the ICE Totally Gaming Awards

GIBRALTAR, February 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

888, one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment providers, is pleased to announce that 888.com brands won two awards, Best Online Casino of the Year (888casino.com) and Best Online Gaming Product of the Year (888poker.com), at the ICE Totally Gaming Awards.

The Awards were handed out on January 23^rdat a ceremony in London. The Totally Gaming Awards have been developed to recognise and reward innovation, as well as exceptional products and services, from across the gaming industry.

Over the past year both 888poker and 888casino have reported substantial growth in both revenue and customer numbers, driven by product innovation, consumer retention and strengthened brand awareness.

Itai Frieberger, COO of 888holdings stated, "These are great achievements, and are recognition of our market leading performance in all aspects over the past year."

About ICE Totally Gaming Awards

The International Gaming Awards 2012 is supported and enhanced by well renowned industry insiders as well as gaming clients from all tiers of the gaming world. Their online newspaper, TheiGaming Post has a transparent vision in giving its 1000+ daily global readers an equal voice, from those playing online poker on their smartphones to those managing luxurious casinos in all parts of the world. Listening carefully to the views of gaming clients and industry professionals, they are able to recognize and celebrate the biggest and best charity event of the year with class.

About 888

• 888 is one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solutions providers
• Founded in 1997, 888 has been at the forefront of the online gaming industry for over a decade
• 888.com offers a comprehensive gaming experience - including casino, poker, bingo and sports betting - through a number of leading brands in regulated markets around the world
• 888.com can be used in 22 different languages in 176 countries worldwide
• 888 is committed to an industry leading corporate and social responsibility programme, and provides a safe, fun, fair, regulated and secure gaming environment
• 888 is licensed and regulated by the Government of Gibraltar, and is listed on the London Stock Exchange