In a speculative article this week the Reuters news agency considered the online gambling scene following the merger between giants Party Gaming and Bwin Interactive, commenting that 888 and Sportingbet are possible future takeover targets as the industry consolidates, but only once their legal liabilities in the US market are cleared. The article points out that serious negotiations in the Party Gaming – Bwin merger were only concluded once Party Gaming had secured its $105 million settlement with US authorities. “A resolution would clear the way for the (888 and Sportingbet) companies to re-enter the lucrative U.S. market should moves [ Read More ]
