Sounds like speculation, but CalvinAyne.com is reporting redundencies at Ladbrokes:
http://calvinayre.com/2012/11/19/bus...-at-ladbrokes/
Suspicious timing considering the recent flipping off of US affiliates.UK bookie Ladbrokes is rumored to be in “turmoil” as they look at making redundancies in certain parts of the business. CalvinAyre.com has learned the company, as of today, put the entire Horse Racing Dealing Desk and Specials Team at risk of redundancy and an anonymous source told us the “place is in turmoil”. There will also be a further meeting tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. to further discuss the problems that are currently affecting the companies Trading Team and performance.