Ladbrokes signs Playtech deal to boost online presence

LONDON (Reuters) - Ladbrokes, Britain's second-largest bookmaker, is betting on a tie-up with gaming software developer Playtech to rack up earnings from growing demand for online gambling. Playtech has finalized an agreement to advise and assist Ladbrokes with its digital services for an initial period of five years, the companies announced on Monday. Ladbrokes, a familiar sight on Britain's high streets with 2,200 retail outlets, has struggled to keep up with the online offering of UK market leader William Hill. ...

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