Shares in 888 Holdings jumped more than six per cent this morning after the company increased its dividend payout to shareholders to 14 cents per share, up 56 per cent on last year.
Chief executive Brian Mattingley said in a statement: "We have started 2014 well, with average daily revenue up more than eight per cent in the year to date, and look forward to the year ahead with continued confidence.”
Profit (EBITDA) rose 13 per cent last year, to $76m in 2013, as 888 launched online operations in New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware and also saw improved performance in its Italian and Spanish businesses.
