Ladbrokes is still a safe bet
BOOKMAKER Ladbrokes said its performance remains in line with expectations.
The company said profits increased by ten per cent in the four months to the end of October, while its total gross win – the amount of income after payouts to punters is subtracted – increased by five per cent in UK retail outlets.
The average weekly profit for a gaming machine was 677.
Chief executive Chris Bell said: "The group remains within the market expectation range for 2008."
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