Ladbrokes's growing reliance on the slot machines in its stores is laid bare in third quarter results that don't do much to ease the pressure on chief executive Richard Glynn... more
Takeover tittle-tattle engulfing the internet gambling industry provided a welcome distraction on an otherwise miserable morning in the markets today... more
"They all seem to be jumping into bed with one another," one trader mused today. Thankfully, he wasn't referring to his colleagues but the gambling industry as rumours swirled about two possible takeover deals... more
Online gaming firm 888 loses its chief executive amid talk of a falling out with the founding shareholders, but long-running merger talks with Ladbrokes are still on, the company says... more
The death last week of former gaming czar Cyril Stein brings back memories for older readers: taking over a smallish betting business from his uncle Max, Stein built Ladbrokes up to be the dominant force in British gaming in the 1970s. ... more
The UK's biggest bookmaker hails surging demand from punters for in-play betting despite slipping up last night after Arsenal toppled Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League... more
Good luck to Richard Glynn and his potential £12 million golden hello to take over the reins from Chris Bell running Ladbrokes. He’s going to need every horseshoe, four-leafed clover and rabbit’s foot he can lay his hands on ... more
The prospect of a close result is bringing out the gambler in us, with the bookies expecting record interest in this year’s election. So how did a flutter on Dave and Gordon become as much of a thrill as a punt on the Grand National?... more
Ladbrokes is following William Hill by sending its online sports betting arm to Gibraltar. The bookie said this is a result of high UK tax and competitive pressure ... more
Ladbrokes has been hit by a dramatic 34% plunge in profits after suffering huge payouts on Ruby Walsh's record-breaking Cheltenham and Manchester United's recent winning streak... more
Leisure: Punters may have been left looking at snowbound and waterlogged racecourses on the bookies' television screens for much of this worst winter in years, but they are still losing their cash in the betting shop casino machines... more
Betting giant Ladbrokes is still raking it in, but those famed high rollers with their multi-million-pound gambles are finally facing up to economic reality... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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