Is Amaya Going To Buy Party/bwin Gaming Now

[FCP Bob 1,321]

There is a lot of speculation this morning that Amaya is going to buy Party/Bwin Gaming. For those who don't know Amaya already owns Poker Stars and Full Tilt

 

http://ftalphaville.ft.com/2014/11/12/2039882/markets-live-raw-alert/

[FCP Bob 1,321]

http://www.bwinparty.com/Investors/FinancialNews/2014/20141112%20Media%20Speculation.aspx

 

bwin.party digital entertainment plc

 

(‘bwin.party’, the ‘Company’)

 

 

Media speculation

 

Further to recent media speculation regarding a possible bid for bwin.party, the Board of bwin.party confirms that it has entered into preliminary discussions with a number of interested parties regarding a variety of potential business combinations with a view to creating additional value for bwin.party shareholders. Such discussions may or may not result in an offer being made for the Company. However, as all such discussions remain at a preliminary stage, there can be no certainty as to whether or not they will result in any form of transaction with any party.

 

Further announcements will be made as and when appropriate.

 

Contacts:

 

bwin.party digital entertainment plc

 

Peter Reynolds +44 (0)20 7337 0177

 

Director of Communications