888 Holdings plc (888.L), through a wholly owned unit, entered into an agreement to purchase the assets comprising the Wink Online Bingo business from Daub Ltd. The company stated that the transaction marks a further expansion of 888's B2C emerging offering segment, while the segment grew 99% during the first 3 quarters of 2009.
Additionally, 888 reports on trading prior to entering the close period in respect of its 2009 final results. Further to the third quarter KPIs and Interim Management Statement, the company said the trading remains strong and is in line with the management's expectations.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.