888 Holdings has issued a pre-close trading update ahead of posting preliminary results for the year ending December 31, 2015, suggesting that performance for the period will meet high expectations.

In a statement, the online operator said: “Further to [H1 results], the group has continued to deliver a very encouraging performance in line with the board's expectations.
“As a result of the continued trading momentum in the second half of the year, the board anticipates that adjusted EBITDA for the period will be at the top end of the range of analysts' current forecasts.”
Brian Mattingley, executive chairman, said: “Building on our very encouraging first-half performance, 888 has continued to trade well through the second half of the year, driven by notably strong performances in casino and sport.
“Underpinned by our quality brands, leading technology and CRM expertise, 888 remains very well positioned to deliver long term sustainable growth.”