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Two more online games sites prepare to go public
Buy or be bought

By Jo Best

Published: Monday 10 October 2005

Following the recent IPOs of 888.com and Partygaming.com earlier this year, two more online gaming websites are looking to go public.

According to a report in The Independent on Sunday, Isle of Man-based Trident Gaming, which recently acquired Gamebookers, is looking to float as early as next spring.

CEO John O Malia told the paper that Trident Gaming is looking at the move as one way to keep up with the rapid changes - particularly the trend towards consolidation - in the market.

He said: "We have to make sure we are structured in a way that we can take advantage of this and be part of that trend. In this climate, that in effect necessitates a public equity structure."

Online games site Gameaccount is also planning its own IPO, which could value the company at around £100m, according to reports.

The London listing is planned for some time this year.