Poker Hands Paddy Power Online Boost
16 May 2006
"Fintan Drury said turnover in betting shops was up 19%, while in telephone betting the rise was 18%. Online turnover was 44% higher, excluding gaming revenues, which were 27% ahead, helped by the addition of poker games.
"Mr Drury said gross win percentages were in line with expectations, while costs had risen by a third, because of new outlets and expansion of the online business..."