According to iGaming Businessand other outlets, 888 Holdings, which runs 888 Poker, has turned in a record-breaking 2014 calendar year with revenues of $455 million. That figure is up 14% over 2013 and, as outlined by IGB, “888 has announced a final dividend at 4.5 cents per ordinary share as well as an additional one-off dividend of 7.0 cents per share.”

888 CEO Brian Mattingley (pictured) commented on the strong showing, “2014 was another record-breaking year for 888 during which we again delivered strong growth in revenue and profitability. This outstanding result reflects the fundamental strength of our business and the continued execution of our focused strategy. This is underpinned by our strong brands, exceptional technology, and industry-leading marketing systems.”

He added, “I am delighted with 888’s record achievements in 2014 and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each member of our dynamic and talented team for their fantastic efforts during the year.”

Numbers-wise, 888’s B2C revenue came in at $391 million, up 11%, while B2B revenue stood at $64 million, up about one-third. The company, according to IGB, has 17.9 million player accounts, which is up 15% year-over-year. Earnings per share were up 13% to $0.16.

The company noted that the World Cup held in 2014 helped bolster its results, labeling its effect “spectacular.” The company launched its Sport product in Spain last year, rolled out a mobile product in Italy, and added 13 new Bingo skins to its B2B arm Dragonfish.

888 could also benefit from a forthcoming compact between Nevada and Delaware, two of the three US states with regulated online poker. However, according to recent Tweets from WSOP’s Seth Palansky, the integration might not be as deep as many people thought. Palansky said, for example, “Delaware players won’t be playing in WSOP satellites even when compact goes live. You still play on Delaware site… because we have to do things in the confines of the regulations and this is what makes the most sense to all parties.”

Palansky told PocketFives that “almost everything will be linked together.”

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