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Ladbrokes Coral in talks over takeover by GVC

Gambling giant Ladbrokes Coral remains in "detailed" talks over a takeover by online rival GVC over a deal that could value the group at up to ₤ 3.9 bn.

Under the propositions, GVC - which owns the Bwin and Sportingbet brands - would hold 53.5% of the combined group.

The maximum price GVC will pay will depend on the result of the government's review of gaming devices.
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Ladbrokes Coral shares jumped 23% on news of the talks, while GVC's were up by 4%.

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport has said it will top the yohaig code size of can make on fixed-odds wagering terminals, amid issues they might damage vulnerable individuals.
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GVC and Ladbrokes Coral said that the review might affect on the profitability of Ladbrokes Coral's UK company.
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Under the proposed takeover deal, GVC will pay 160.9 p for each Ladbrokes Coral share, which would value the business at ₤ 3.1 bn.

However, if the result of the government's review of gaming terminals is favourable to the gambling industry, and enforces a higher limitation on fixed chances bets, then GVC will pay Ladbrokes Coral investors a so-called "contingent worth right" (CVR) of approximately 42.8 p per share. When contributed to the original payment, this promotion code could value the company at as much as ₤ 3.9 bn.
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The takeover of Ladbrokes Coral might go on before the government reveals the result of its review. Following the result, GVC would then pay the CVR to Ladbrokes Coral shareholders.

GVC and Ladbrokes Coral have previously held speak about a takeover, however they broke down.

"GVC got fortunate at the third effort and Ladbrokes Coral shareholders can count their winnings," said Neil Wilson, senior market expert at ETX Capital.
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"Whilst this promotion code deal was always likely, a lot of had believed GVC would wait till the federal government's triennial evaluation of repaired chances wagering terminals was ended up before it would happen."
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The "tie-up has always made good sense", he included.
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Isle of Man-based GVC "has little debt and has the international and fast-growing online existence, Ladbrokes Coral has the physical footprint, High Street name and sports book".
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Under takeover rules GVC now has till 4 January to choose whether to make a firm bet9ja's welcome offer for Ladbrokes Coral or to withdraw.
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