Two more online games sites prepare to go public

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.