PartyGaming reveal upbeat results

PartyPoker.com owner PartyGaming today said it remained confident over prospects this year after unveiling better-than-expected interim results.

The company was rocked last October by US legislation outlawing online gambling, but half-year underlying earnings for the continuing business came in 29% higher at $36.9m (€27m) and ahead of the $31.4m (€23m) predicted by analysts.