Potential developement of casino and bingo

Quarter two incomes at 888.com were increased by casino and additional games contributions, along with an announcement from the Gibraltar-based online gambling giant this week.
Main presentation pointers contain a 36 % boost in total operating profits to US$69 million (Q2 2007 $51 million), and net gaming incomes up 33 % to US$67 million (Q2 2007: US$50 million).

Online casino achievement was a significant provider to group outcome, with NGR going up 27 % to US$35 million, at the same time as net gaming incomes from bingo and additional up-and-coming contributions went up an enormous 376 % to US$12 million. The group poker outcome from Pacific Poker were not as much of wholesome, with a 10 % down in incomes from Q1 that organization thanked players for using more of their time to watch the Euro 2008 international football action on television. NGR from the group's poker arm was US$20 million.

The company is proud to hold 169,898 active poker players, but incomes per active poker clients throughout the 2nd quarter went down to nine % on Q1 to US$116. The number of active casino players went up by one % to 77,837. At the end of June, the company was holding 5.2 million gaming accounts. It’s an enormous increase from 4.9 million three before three months.

Generally group net gaming income for the half year to June 30 was at increase by 35 % to US$132 million.

The group explained that the 3rd quarter had begun fairly ok, with average daily net gaming incomes throughout the first 22 days of July 2 % in advance of the 2nd quarter.

Stating on the outcome, 888 chief executive Gigi Levy explained: “We are happy with our Q2 2008 outcome, particularly in a situation which we accomplished chronological periodical expansion throughout a period which is normally seasonally silent and while there was the Euro 2008 championship. Our variety of tactical approach is moving ahead well, and with the fine beginning to the third quarter and our clear business approach, we are positive of distributing potential development throughout 2008."

Operational main event throughout the time contained a tactical joint venture signed in June with Sportech and a white label contract with PokerDome

Casino News: Potential developement of casino and bingo

Potential developement of casino and bingo