Change of Name

31 October 2016

LADBROKES PLC

(the "Company")

Change of Name

Further to the publication of the Prospectus in respect of the proposed merger of the Company with certain businesses of Gala Coral Group Limited on 27 October 2016, and in accordance with LR 9.6.19, Ladbrokes plc announces it has today changed its name to Ladbrokes Coral Group plc. The merger is expected to complete on 1 November 2016.

Enquiries

Investors:

Snehal Shah, Group Financial Controller and Head of Investor Relations

Press:

Donal McCabe, Group Communications Director

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