Ladbrokes reports ‘flat’ performance in Ireland

BRITISH bookmaker Ladbrokes has reported significant year-on-year gains in third-quarter operating profit and revenue, but has said the performance in its Irish division has remained flat.

The three-month period to the end of September saw a 128% like-for-like rise in operating profit, to over £51 million (€58.15m), and a 12% increase in group revenue.

Headline performance was mainly boosted by a good showing during last summer’s World Cup in South Africa.