Re: Press Speculation

888 Holdings plc
06 October 2006




                      888 Holdings Public Limited Company
                            ('888' or the 'Company')

                             Re: Press Speculation

Further to recent press speculation 888, one of the world's most popular online
gaming entertainment companies, confirms that it is not currently in
discussions, regarding an offer for ukbetting plc.

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