Ladbrokes taking over 888?

[Vallerius]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6118310.stm

It makes sense, considering all the strategic moves Ladbrokes has made to expand its scope internationally in recent months.

It is also being reported that PartyGaming wants to buy part of bwin:

http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/04112006/325...bwin-unit.html

I have also seen a few reports speculating that Ladbrokes is considering buying parts of all three-- PartyGaming, 888 and bwin.

[big fish]

i read a similar article that harrah's was also looking into these purchases, but i can not find the link now.

it will be very interesting to see what happens next...