World Cup sees online poker dip
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PartyCasino, which offers games including slots, blackjack and roulette, saw its revenues increase by 6 per cent between the first and second quarters of 2010, although the number of players fell 5 per cent. PartyGaming said it was pleased with this "relatively robust" performance despite a "particularly tough" quarter for its PartyPoker card room – where revenues will be up to 13 per cent lower than in Q1 because of the football and warmer weather.
Overall revenues will be 2 per cent down quarter on quarter, although unexpected World Cup results – including early exits for France and Italy – provided a silver lining for its sports betting unit.
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