Player From Turin, Italy is First to Win 100,000 Euro in 888.it's "The Money Drop"

ROME, February 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

888.it announces the first 100,000 euro winner in the 888.it video slot, "The Money Drop". The lucky player, Guido G, a 47 year old from Turin, hit the 100,000 euro Jackpot just a week after celebrating his birthday, "I do not believe it, maybe I'm dreaming! I know the game from the TV, but I never tried it online and I would never have imagined winning," he added "I saw the logo on the site 888.it of the State Monopoly, which inspired trust in me, I then logged in and before "The Money Drop" I tried Live Roulette and Blackjack. I had no winning strategy, just beginner's luck!"

The winner's cheque was delivered at a celebratory dinner hosted by the 888.it CEO, Pier Francesco Geraci. "Every time one of our clients wins is as if we won too," says Geraci, "It is thanks to them that 888.it continues to grow and to receive the appreciation not only of other professionals, but also all our players, expert and novice. Guido is the first winner of one of our most fun games, a unique and attractive format of a popular TV game, and we it is only natural that we would like to meet him and delver the Jackpot prize money in person and celebrate this victory with him."

"The Money Drop" one of a number of quality branded game shows from Endemol, is available in the vast selection of online casino games offered by the 888.it site.

In addition to "The Money Drop", many other games based on the most famous Italian television packages from Endemol are available, including "Affari Tuoi". The site also presents the popular classic casino games including online favourites like Roulette and Blackjack. As well, amongst the newest offerings from 888.it is the thrill of live casino. Players are invited to experience playing in a live casino environment from the comfort of their own armchair with real-time, expert live croupiers.

The story of Guido G. from his initial disbelief up until the thrill of the victory is available on the 888.it Facebook page.

About 888.it

Virtual Marketing Services (Italy) S.r.l., owner of the mark 888.it, offers online games and holds the public concession AAMS n. 15014. The company is the property of 888 Holdings group, traded on the stock market in London, a world leader in online casino games. 888 offers one of the best programs of "Social Responsibility" and fully supports all the principles on Responsible Gaming, both areas in which during the years 888 has received numerous awards and certifications from major authorities.

SOURCE 888.it