Results for the second quarter of 2018 have seen major sports betting and gaming company GVC Holdings show group net gaming revenue up eight per cent and online NGR up 18 per cent.

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This follows strong results from the quarter that saw group revenues up 11 per cent and online 22 per cent.

The main reasons, said the company, were positive revenues driven by the football World Cup and ‘good underlying momentum.' The UK retail trends improved in the quarter as the weather was less disruptive.

The interim results will be released on September 13.