888 casino online posts record H1 profit

888 Holdings PLC, the world's second-biggest online gaming group, reported a record first half profit in the six months to June, 88% up on last year.

Pretax profit excluding share benefit charges was $48 million compared to $25.6 million a year earlier while earnings per share rose 89 pct to 18.8 cents from 7.3 cent.

Net gaming revenues were up 32 pct to $163.5 million from $123.7 million and pretax profit margin was up to 29 pct from 21 pct.

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