888 Holding has plans to expand

In one of his rare interviews, Shai Ben Yitzhak predicted that only a few, large companies will dominate the online gambling world.
The 888 Holding plc co-founder and Random Logic CEO obviously assumed that his company, 888 Holding would be one of those casinos.

Listed on the London Stock Exchange, 888 Holding does operate the world's largest online casino site and through various acquisitions has achieved the status of the largest online gaming company in the world.
Similar statements were made by 888 Holding's CEO, John Anderson. This Scotsman was recorded saying that consolidation would have a central role in the online gaming industry.  He also remarked that 888 Holding would have an integral role in this consolidation.
888 Holding is currently market capped at $1.24 billion. Anderson knows how to stir the pot.
He recently spoke with The Times correspondent, Dominic Walsh, admitting to plans to acquire an online sports betting site at some point this year.
Though he hinted at the possibility, Anderson did not intent to talk about the details.

According to The Times his interest lies in Asia rather than the USA. He also stated that the sports book will not accept bets from American citizens living in the United States as this transgresses American law – according to the wire act.

888 Holdings only major rival is PartyGaming. PartyGaming are also listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Anderson was unperturbed at suggestions that PartyGaming had overtaken its position as the largest online gaming site, since it launched blackjack.

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