No pain, no game
7 November 2017

A government squeeze on betting machines known as the “crack cocaine of gambling” could knock 20 pct off bookies’ operating profit. Extra regulation makes scale more important. Once the rules are clear, targets like Ladbrokes will be easier to value. Expect a flurry of deals.
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