19/01/2012

Ladbrokes plc has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Stadium Technology Group ("Stadium") - a Las Vegas-based supplier of software and in-game betting applications to sportsbook operators.

Stadium supplies its innovative, licensed technology to a number of sportsbook and third party suppliers in Nevada and Delaware. The deal sees Ladbrokes enter the US market at a time when a number of states are exploring liberalising gambling.

Casinos that utilise Stadium software directly or through third party suppliers include: Atlantis, Cosmopolitan, Crystal Palace, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock, M Resort, Palazzo, Treasure Island and The Venetian.

Ladbrokes Chief Executive Richard Glynn commented: "The size of the US market and potential for positive regulatory change in the coming years make it a sensible place to establish a presence. Stadium Technology is already one of the key software suppliers to casinos in Nevada and Delaware and it has the potential to expand."

Ladbrokes initial investment to acquire a 65% majority stake in the business is $3 million, with a retained option to buy the remaining 35% of the business over the next five years on a performance-related basis.

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For further information contact:

Ciaran O'Brien 07976 180173
Director of Corporate Affairs
Matthew Sharff 07854 184808
Head of Investor Relations
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