(888) 888 Holdings

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Bid	56.50
Ask	56.75
Price	56.62
Previous	57.25
Change	-0.50 (-0.87%)
Last Trade	56.75 (9:43:20)
Trading Vol.	1,589,066
Today's High	58.50
Today's Low	56.25

52 Wk Low	28.22
52 Wk Low	(23/08/2011)
52 Wk High	57.91
52 Wk High	(06/02/2012)
52 Wk Change	+13.50
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4 Wk Volume	28,096,275
ISIN Number	GI000A0F6407
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888 Holdings plc - Q4 KPI's and IMS

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RNS Number : 9087W

888 Holdings plc

07 February 2012

7th February 2012

888 Holdings Public Limited Company

("888" or "the Group")

Interim Management Statement
Q4 2011 Key Performance Indicators and Trading Update*

888, one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solutions providers, is pleased to provide the following trading update for the fourth quarter of 2011.

Highlights

· Group revenue US$91 million (Q4 2010: US$71 million), an increase of 28% year-on-year and 6% increase on Q3 2011, led by B2C Poker and Casino, beating the previous record set in that quarter

· Revenue B2C US$79 million (Q4 2010: US$60 million), an increase of 32% year-on-year and 7% increase compared to Q3 2011, continuing the strong momentum in Poker and Casino

· Revenue B2C Casino US$42 million (Q4 2010: US$31 million), an increase of 34% year-on-year and 11% increase compared to Q3 2011 driven by strong customer recruitment and retention

· Revenue B2C Poker US$19 million (Q4 2010: US$11 million), an increase of 76% year-on-year and 2% increase compared to Q3 2011, driven by the continuing success of the Poker 6 platform and effective customer retention activities

· Revenue B2C Emerging Offering US$6 million (Q4 2010: US$4 million), an increase of 36% year-on-year and 9% increase compared to Q3 2011

· Group revenue in full year 2011 reached US$331 million (2010: US$262 million), the highest on record, representing an increase of 26%

· Number of active customers B2C Casino and Poker at 478,000 (Q4 2010: 283,000), a 69% increase

· As at 31 December 2011, 888 had 10.6 million Casino, Poker and Sport real money registered customer accounts, representing an increase of 22% from 31 December 2010

· First strand in US strategy with Caesars Interactive Entertainment B2B deal expanded into the US market

· New Casino product being released

· Strong current trading continues into 2012 first quarter

* All percentages in this release are calculated without rounding

Key Performance Indicators

Fourth Quarter 2011

Group

· Revenue US$91 million (Q4 2010: US$71million), an increase of 28%

· As at 31 December 2011, 888 had 10.6 million Casino, Poker and Sport real money registered customer accounts, representing an increase of 22% from 31 December 2010

B2C

· Revenue B2C at US$79 million (Q4 2010: US$60 million), an increase of 32%

· Revenue B2C Casino at US$42 million (Q4 2010: US$31 million), an increase of 34%

· Revenue B2C Poker at US$19 million (Q4 2010: US$11 million), an increase of 76%

· Revenue B2C Bingo at US$13 million (Q4 2010: US$14 million), a decrease of 7%, a result of a saturated and highly competitive UK online bingo market

· Revenue B2C Emerging Offering at US$6 million (Q4 2010: US$4 million), an increase of 36%

· Number of active customers B2C Casino and Poker at 478,000, an increase of 69% compared to Q4 2010

· Number of active customers B2C Casino at 224,000, an increase of 81% compared to Q4 2010

· Number of active customers B2C Poker at 318,000, an increase of 58% compared to Q4 2010

· Quarterly revenue B2C per active Casino and Poker customer was US$126, a 14% decrease compared to Q4 2010

· Quarterly revenue B2C per active Casino customer was US$186, a 26% decrease compared to Q4 2010, a result of significant expansion in new customer recruitment coupled with a significant, but slower, revenue increase

· Quarterly revenue B2C per active Poker customer was US$58 an 11% increase compared to Q4 2010

Dragonfish

· Revenue B2B at US$12 million (Q4 2010: US$11 million), an increase of 6%

Full year ended 31 December 2011

· Group Revenue up 26% to US$331 million (2010: US$262 million)

B2C

· Revenue B2C up 28% to US$284 million (2010: US$222 million)

· Revenue B2C Casino up 27% to US$148 million (2010: US$117 million)

· Revenue B2C Poker up 58% to US$61 million (2010: US$38 million)

· Revenue B2C Bingo up 8% to US$54 million (2010: US$50 million)

· Revenue B2C Emerging Offering up 33% to US$22 million (2010: US$16 million)

Dragonfish

· Revenue B2B up 16% to US$47 million (2010: US$40 million)

Current Trading

Trading in 2012 continues at record levels. Average daily revenue during the first 35 days of Q1 2012 was 25% higher than the average during January 2011 and 2% higher than the average during the record Q4 2011. Daily average new customer recruitment increased by more than 25% compared to Q4 2011 and daily average deposits continued at the high levels of Q4 2011.

As at 30^th January 2011 the Group had US$83 million of cash and cash equivalents, and US$45 million liabilities to customers.

Commenting on today's announcement Brian Mattingley, Deputy Chairman, said:

"We are delighted with 888's strong performance over the last year and in particular Q4. Q4 revenue is the highest on record, and represents five consecutive quarters of revenue growth. Strong trading was led by an excellent performance in our B2C Casino & Poker, and is the successful result of an increased strategic focus on our core competencies and the stand out success of Poker 6.

Current trading in January continues to be strong and the forthcoming launch of our exciting new Casino product provides yet another compelling offer for our loyal customer base. We believe our focused strategy, aligned with the selective B2B approach, will continue to drive growth in 2012."

Analyst and Investor Conference Call

There will be an analyst and investor conference call at 10:30am (GMT) today.

Dial-in number:	+44 (0)20 3450 9987
Passcode:	2846716

Replay number:	+44 (0)20 7111 1244
Replay passcode:	2846716

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Contacts and enquiries

888
Brian Mattingley, Deputy Chairman	+350 200 49800
Aviad Kobrine, Chief Financial Officer	+350 200 49800

M:Communications
Ann-marie Wilkinson/Andrew Benbow	+44 (0)20 7920 2344

This announcement includes statements that are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements". By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty since they relate to future events and circumstances. Forward-looking statements may and often do differ materially from actual results. Any forward-looking statements in this announcement reflect 888's view with respect to future events as at the date of this announcement. Save as required by law or by the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority, 888 undertakes no obligation publicly to release the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements in this announcement that may occur due to any change in its expectations or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this announcement.

Appendix

US$m*	2010				2011
US$m*	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
B2C Revenue
Casino	32.8	26.5	26.6	31.0	33.4	35.6	37.5	41.6
Poker	11.6	8.0	8.2	10.6	11.3	12.7	18.1	18.5
Bingo	10.9	12.6	12.5	14.1	14.2	13.3	13.3	13.1
Emerging Offering	3.5	4.4	3.9	4.4	5.4	4.8	5.4	5.9
Total Revenue B2C	58.8	51.6	51.2	60.1	64.4	66.4	74.3	79.1

B2C KPI
Revenue Casino US$m	32.8	26.5	26.6	31.0	33.4	35.6	37.5	41.6
Active Players Casino (000)	76.9	68.1	73.4	123.8	129.5	159.2	200.4	223.8
Revenue Casino per active player US$	$ 426	$ 390	$ 362	$ 250	$ 258	$ 223	$ 187	$ 186

Revenue Poker US$m	11.6	8.0	8.2	10.6	11.3	12.7	18.1	18.5
Active Players Poker (000)	167.9	121.5	115.3	200.9	221.9	231.3	307.2	318.3
Revenue Poker per active player US$	$ 69	$ 66	$ 71	$ 53	$ 51	$ 55	$ 59	$ 58

Revenue Casino & Poker US$m	44.4	34.6	34.8	41.6	44.7	48.2	55.6	60.1
Active Players Casino & Poker (000)	217.8	167.2	165.3	283.0	302.3	342.0	442.1	477.5
Revenue Casino & Poker per active player S$	$ 204	$ 207	$ 211	$ 147	$ 148	$ 141	$ 126	$ 126

B2B Revenue
Revenue B2B	10.4	9.5	9.3	11.3	10.9	12.1	11.9	12.0

Revenue	69.2	61.0	60.6	71.3	75.3	78.5	86.2	91.1

* Rounded

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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Wed 12:34

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31-01-12

888 Holdings plc - US Agreement

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RNS Number : 4310W

888 Holdings plc

31 January 2012

31 January 2011

888 Holdings Public Limited Company

("888" or "the Group")

US Agreement with Caesars Interactive Entertainment

First strand in US online strategy
Strong platform to sign with further potential US partners
888 amongst first applicants for Nevada internet gaming service provider licensing
Extension of Caesars agreement to US

As one part of 888's US strategy, Dragonfish - 888's independent B2B arm - and Caesars Interactive Entertainment, Inc. ('CIE') have extended their UK software licensing agreement to the US. The agreement will see Dragonfish power a selection of CIE's established and recognised poker brands, once online gaming is permitted under the new regulatory regime.

Utilising 888's state of the art poker platform, the agreement will allow the launch of a real money offering immediately as either Federal or state based regulation is finalised and upon licensing by gaming authorities.

888 has already submitted its Service Provider license application to the Nevada Gaming Control Board ('NGCB'). In March 2010, the Nevada Gaming Commission ('NGC') found suitable the September 2009 commercial relationship between CIE and 888.

Brian Mattingley, Deputy Chairman, 888, said:

"888 has taken a prudent approach to regulation, which culminated in the successful review conducted by the NGC, putting 888 and Dragonfish in pole position for the US market. This gives us a strong platform to roll out our cutting edge, turnkey solution to other potential partners as the market opens.

We are delighted to be extending our relationship with CIE into the much-anticipated US market, and we are proud to be providing them with the technology and tools to leverage and monetise their powerful brand."

Mitch Garber, CIE CEO, added:

"888 has been successfully driving the World Series of Poker brand in the UK for the past three years, and with current momentum toward either a Federal or State by State regulatory environment, 888 is uniquely positioned to support either outcome, without delay."

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Contacts and enquiries

888
Brian Mattingley, Deputy Chairman	+350 200 49800
Aviad Kobrine, Chief Financial Officer	+350 200 49800

M:Communications
Ann-marie Wilkinson/Andrew Benbow	+44 (0)20 7920 2330

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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17-01-12

888 Holdings plc - Notice of Q4 KPI's

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09:49	Buy 888 doing very nicely - T/O target?	dannysuko


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This mornings figures are outstanding and certainly reflect the very positive progress since 2010 when 888 sat around a SP of 40p - 43p. I firmly believe that 888 are now well in the sights of some larger predators. The industry knows that the US will open up their market again, 888 are already ahead of the game.Their dragon fish entity continues to tick along nicely and is likey to benefit from the US opening. The Italian market is pending along with other potentials. As a longer term shareholder I am very pleased with the progress but find it quite confusing that with such an encouraging and positive update the SP trades down about 2% from yesterdays close. i guess it downs to the greece issue. However, here is an excerp from a report 22/11/2010 and i think its more relevant today than ever............... ................Another former giant of the sector, now somewhat depleted thanks to the UIGEA, is 888. Analysts say 888's attraction would be the potential for cost savings in a tie-up with a rival online gaming operator, and that Party/Bwin might be a possible buyer. What would make it attractive is that both Party and Bwin use 888 as a supplier. However, the Shaked family who founded the company, and who control over 50% of the shares, would be looking for a price significantly above the 40p at which the company currently trades. There have been whispers among London traders in the last few weeks that a £262 million, or 76p a share, cash bid from a much bigger industry player, possibly US entertainment giant Harrah's, which already has close business links with 888 could be on the cards. Certainly 888 chief executive Gigi Levy has said recently that he looks at consolidation as one of the possible routes to realising shareholder value. Another giant of the industry looking to become bigger still is the mighty Betfair. Having listed on the LSE at the end of October at 1,300p, the shares soon touched 1,600p-plus, as tracker funds piled in confident it will canter into the FTSE 250 index at the December review with a market value above £1.6 billion. If things are hotting up at the Federal level for the online gaming industry there are also some exciting developments at state level. So far in 2010, four states have considered whether or not to legalise some combination of online poker, casino gaming and sports betting: Iowa, Florida, California and New Jersey. The state making most headway is New Jersey, where internet gambling has been under consideration by lawmakers since 2001. It is finally receiving serious consideration in the state Senate where two bills, which would legalise internet sports betting and casino gaming respectively, have already passed the committee stage this year. Happy days, DS More View thread 1 Respond Login to Vote up New enhanced Spread Betting platform. Find out more.
07:39	Buy Re: great set of numbers	Hardboy	3


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The overall numbers are very good; and I think everyone on this Board and the markets expected as much. Bingo is a little disapointing, so is the spend per customer. I would imagine the company would prefer to grow income by increasing spend per customer, rather than number of customers (it any business it is easier to retain customers than win new ones.) Dragonfish has been consistent all year, but with no real growth. However I think the most improtant part of the IMS is this: "Current Trading: Trading in 2012 continues at record levels. Average daily revenue during the first 35 days of Q1 2012 was 25% higher than the average during January 2011 and 2% higher than the average during the record Q4 2011. Daily average new customer recruitment increased by more than 25% compared to Q4 2011 and daily average deposits continued at the high levels of Q4 2011." If EPS has grown in line with income (& hopefully it should have grown more) we'd end up with an EPS of 11.6. At today's price that's a PE of 4.9 which by any standards is dirt cheap, by the standards of a business growing at 25% pa it is a bargain. More View thread 2 Respond Login to Vote up New enhanced Spread Betting platform. Find out more.
07:06	great set of numbers	foxeylady	1


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great set of numbers it's up up up fl More View thread 2 Respond Login to Vote up
Mon 23:39	Re: new investor	Clarence Beaks	1


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Sorry, correction : it nearly made £2.50 per share in 2006, but it was £1.90 I remember when it fell on the US news to about £1.50, then drift from then on into the dark ages (cheers Gigi, good job, hope that CV is looking tidy... ;-)) CB More View thread 7 Respond Login to Vote up

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