888 Share Discussion Threads

[makinbuks] 13/4/2021 23:41

I think thats a pretty good article although I didn't red anything I din't already know. As I posted here a few days ago, the UK is 888's biggest market and will be hard hit in my view while the US is a massive opportunity but at some point will turn just like the UK. Maybe one point I hadn't considered was the growth potential in developing Europe

Regarding the takeover question I have a fear that we have played hard to get and will be left out when the music stops

[peaeff] 13/4/2021 09:42

That has been lurking in the background for a few years now but is yet to happen. They are doing very well in their own right at present and it remains to be seen just how much further the share price can rise.

The next trading update will no doubt tell us that and, whether to risk staying in, or getting out with a very handsome profit, is a big decision to make either way for me.

regards

[shaker44] 13/4/2021 09:29

That's been the chat here for 3 years. One day, maybe...

[stephen1946] 13/4/2021 09:19

I can see 888 being gobbled up this year.

[coxsmn] 09/4/2021 12:41

Bet365 offers online gambling in China where noone else dares. "Bet365 has grown into one of the world's largest online gambling businesses, helped by Chinese punters, who risk prison terms by betting via the group's website."

[finkie] 08/4/2021 12:43

I agree also Denise Coates pocketing 465m won’t help the cause either albeit she pays her taxes and charity etc and I personally have no issue with her but it shows big gains for some. Regulation probably but whether we are around as 888 by then I’m not sure.....

[makinbuks] 07/4/2021 09:01

I think these may be the golden years for the online betting industry. When Europe was in lockdown no politician was going to add to the pain by clamping down on the industry in the way that had been muted previously. But as it opens up and normality returns those voices will be back and this time Treasuries will be looking at anywhere that did well in the pandemic and looking for ways to raise revenue

The US opportunity of course will provide a counterweight to that

[finkie] 07/4/2021 07:31

Still going up! Albeit with the wider market but seems to have strong momentum here.

[makinbuks] 31/3/2021 09:20

Yes March did us proud! I've trimmed about 40% of my holding as part of year end tax tidy up. I'd twice previously regretted not doing that as it crossed £3 and mentally committed to not missing another opportunity. Full credit to the team they have done a fantastic job

[winston81] 30/3/2021 21:49

hxxps://pokerfuse.com/news/poker-room-news/212277-888-and-wsops-partnership-extended-2026/

Onwards and upwards. Lots of activity so can only be a good thing. Sold a small amount last week for tax purposes but still have a significant holding.

[finkie] 29/3/2021 11:50

sold some today at 403p fantastic run in a year from 80p plus divis.

Still hold a lot so hoping we see takeover action soon....

[winston81] 27/3/2021 20:32

Trading update in May so holding out for at least that. More of the same as Q4 one would imagine.

[arja] 27/3/2021 20:23

NOR situation and might be best to hang on as it goes higher but needs careful monitoring

[peaeff] 26/3/2021 17:46

Another fantastic week and a close above 400p. Can this press on or should we expect a pullback of sorts

[makinbuks] 26/3/2021 12:48

Ah, rimau1, sorry got you now! The good old poisoned pill defence!

[finkie] 26/3/2021 12:31

nearly 400p and a 9p divi banked :-)))

[rimau1] 25/3/2021 18:21

Makin - agreed, which is why it would be a great defensive acquisition, you would buy it if vultures were circling and you didn’t want out!!

[makinbuks] 25/3/2021 17:26

Rim, surely no one would buy a European retail operation at this point. To be fair they did reference it on the call

[winston81] 25/3/2021 16:50

Held up well today plus continuing invest in its marketing strategy. Plenty of activity around the company can only be a good thing

hxxps://www.casinobeats.com/2021/03/25/888-becomes-portuguese-grand-prix-title-sponsor/

[finkie] 25/3/2021 09:14

Sorry yes 8-9p

[hem007] 25/3/2021 09:06

Div is 12c so in theory it should have gone down by 8p.

[happywanderer] 25/3/2021 08:46

Finkie
Why?

[finkie] 25/3/2021 07:59

Ex divi today so it should fall 15/20p