>>> BPTY LN : Confirms entry into preliminary discussions with interested partie

BPTY LN : Confirms entry into preliminary discussions with interested parties regarding potential business combinations With a view to creating additional value for bwin.party shareholders. Such discussions may or may not result in an offer being made for the Company. However, as all such discussions remain at a preliminary stage, there can be no certainty as to whether or not they will result in any form of transaction with any party