DTakeover speculation smoketoomuch
The analysts on the BBC Radio 5 business programme this evening speculated that, if Ladbrokes purchase 888, either William Hill or Coral will almost certainly make a bid for PRTY. Makes sense to me.

no need to risk my house...just a nice guaranteed long spread bet for june will do...and sit back and watch the profits roll in...adios loser!

hahahaha!

The only point I would add to this arguement is, what has PRTY got to offer anyone? They are cash rich but with a minimal customer base. Gala or WMH would need to convince investors that PRTY would increase revenue & products, but both of the above already offer internet poker/casino games. IMO the only thing PRTY has to offer, apart from cash, is exposure to a small far eastern customer base. I am surprised that PRTY hasn't put it's cash to better use so far.

maestro, I don't see PRTY is worth much more than cash value+, say, 10% to companies like William Hill or Coral. IMHO, it is cheaper and far better to build an customised internet operation which also intergrates and extends existing operations. Building one's owner system has other advantages. One of them is closer control by keeping operation in-shore. With an eye to future US operation and tie-ups, perhaps in 5-10 years, it is wise not to be handicapped with trade names which may raise hostility and reservations from the US goverment.