Empire Online Cashes in on Market
16 Jun 2005
UNITED KINGDOM – As reported by Manchester Online: "An Internet gambling firm is the latest to cash in on the popularity of online poker when its shares began trading on the London stock market.
"Empire Online floated on the Alternative Investment Market with a value of £512.4m, but immediately saw its shares rise from their opening price of 175p to 181.5p.
"The group makes its money by directing players to poker and casino websites such as Party Poker…"