

* Merged rivals to overtake UK gambling company William Hill * 888 takeover talks could be revived * International growth offers alternative route to ...


** Bookmaker William Hill shares down c.2 pct in strong volumes & top loser on FTSE leisure index ** HSBC in a sector note about European gambling cos...


* New firm to be called Paddy Power Betfair * Betfair shareholders to get 0.4254 new shares in combined group * Paddy Power s'holders to get special d...


* GVC wins Bwin battle with 1.1 billion-pound offer * 888 ends pursuit of Bwin, could become target itself * GVC sees annual cost savings of 125 mln e...


* Bwin confirms received a revised proposal from 888 * Says evaluating Bwin and GVC proposals * GVC confirms making a formal offer to Bwin (Adds ana...