Re: Press Speculation

888 Holdings plc
30 October 2006


30 October 2006

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

The Board of 888 notes the recent press speculation and confirms that it has had
various preliminary discussions with third parties following suspension of its
US activities.

There can be no certainty that these discussions will proceed to an offer being
made for the Company or indeed any other action.

A further announcement will be made in due course if and when appropriate.

Contacts and enquiries

Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial
Ann-Marie Wilkinson / Nick Lambert                          [phone]



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