** Online gaming co Playtech up c.5 pct, topFTSE-250 riser in robust volume
** Traders cite short-term trade recommendation from MorganStanley on the stock
** Morgan Stanley, who has a "Buy" rating on Playtech withPT of 1030p, expect strong double-digit revenue growth tocontinue into Q2
** "We believe the share price will rise relative to theindustry over the next 60 days," MS says
** Company will report H1 results on Aug 27
** On Aug. 19, shareholders will vote on the proposedacquisition of Plus500 and Ava Trade
** Broker estimates that completion of both transactionswould enhance EPS by c.40 pct in 2016
** Another trader says Playtech is getting preference overbookmaker Ladbrokes, downgraded by Jefferies and HSBC onThursday
** Jefferies cuts Ladbrokes' rating to "underperform" from"hold", PT at 90p vs 110p while HSBC cuts PT to 110p from 125p
(RM: aastha.agnihotri.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)