Web Gaming Firm Raises Stakes - Sunday 28th of May 2006
ENGLAND, United Kingdom – As reported by the Scotsman Evening News: "… Sportingbet has posted a 55 per cent rise in profits
"…finance director Andrew McIver is its new chief executive.
"Profit before tax hit £21.2 million in the third quarter…
"…Paradise Poker commission rose 90 per cent.
"Nigel Payne will remain an executive director."
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