Total digital net revenue at Ladbrokes was up nearly 50 per cent during the three months to September 30.

Richard Glynn Source: Ladbrokes

The UK-based bookmaker announced that total revenue increased 45.9 per cent. Sportsbook revenue was up 58.2 per cent, driven by strong growth in mobile.

Gaming returned to growth, with net revenue rising 1.4 per cent.

Overall, the group’s net revenue rose 13 per cent and operating profit jumped 94 per cent to £33m.

Ladbrokes is on track,” said chief executive Richard Glynn. “The major operational improvements completed in H1 are now delivering growth. Our performance in the World Cup and throughout Q3 demonstrates that we are competing successfully and winning customers.

“In digital, our sports betting offer continues to perform well with net revenue up over 50 per cent driven by mobile. In gaming we are encouraged to see a return to growth.”

The company entered the final part of 2014 with a “competitive and attractive offer,” he said, adding that there are further opportunities to drive revenue in 2015 and beyond.