It represents a growth of 57% with regards to the previous year

888 Group obtained a record profit of us$ 19.1 million in the first half

(UK).- British Internet group 888 obtained, in the first semester of the year, a record net consolidated benefit of us$ 19.1 million, a 57.8% more than in the same period in 2007, informed the company to London Stock Market last week.
2008-09-04
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Net gaming income of the group, located in Gibraltar, increased a 36 % to us$ 131.5 million, while the gross operating result (Ebitda) increased a 68% to us$ 28.3 million.

The company announced, at the beginning of August, that the greatest part of the collection came from its casino business, with us$ 70 million, a 31% more than the previous financial exercise.

Poker games reported an income of us$ 42 million, an increment of 2%. In the second quarter, there was a 10% decrease in collection compared to the same period 2007, as a consequence of the coincidence with the Euro Football Cup.

Besides, the company pointed that, in the third quarter, a period with less activity in the sector, has started well doe to casino and poker business. It also announced the release of new games in the second half of the year, so it continues with its diversification strategy.

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