5th Jun 2007 07:03
888 Holdings plc05 June 2007 888 Holdings Plc (the "Company") Discussions with the US Department of Justice In view of recent speculation about developments in the industry, the Companywishes to confirm that it has initiated preliminary discussions with the UnitedStates Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. These discussions were initiated by the Company following uncertainty as to thelikelihood (if any) of action by US law enforcement agencies regarding activityin the US prior to the enactment of the Unlawful Internet Gambling EnforcementAct (the "UIGEA") on 13 October 2006. As announced by the Company on 2 October 2006, upon enactment of the UIGEA, theCompany stopped customers in the US from playing or making deposits on any ofthe group's real money sites. It is too early to assess any particular outcome of these discussions. A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate. -ends- Contacts and enquiries Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial Nick Lambert /Chris Hamilton +44 (0) 20 7861 3232 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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