The Expected Results for 888.com

From London, according to Reuters: "The Internet gaming group 888 declared that it has started the year 2006 well, with the first-quarter net revenues that rose up 42 percent year-on-year."

"The real net gaming revenue rose to $84 million (45 million pounds) in just three months, declared 888, a fact that will gain further exposure late on Wednesday with the help of its sponsorship Middlesbrough FC."

"There are reports indicating that poker incomes increased 95 percent year-on-year to $39 million, while casino incomes rose 15 percent to $45 million."

"Analysts declared the figures were largely in line with expectations, and 888's shares rose 0.2 percent to 235 pence by 9:15 a.m., thus rising the group's value at around 790 million pounds"