Italian job for L&G boosts FY profit by 67%

Solid growth from its BetshopItalia business helped Leisure & Gaming (L&G) record 67% year-on-year growth in full-year 2009 operating profit to €2.5m, from €1.5m last year. Total amounts staked grew 5.5% to €81.1m, from €76.9m the previous year.