The newspaper, citing "city sources", declared 888 could confirm its curiosity about Bwin as early as Monday.
GVC mentioned on Friday that it had submitted the bid for Bwin, which usually has been up regarding sale since last year.
Bwin confirmed separately on Friday which it had been continuing discussions with a variety of third parties, which includes GVC.
Online casino, poker along with bingo agrario jeux de friv games operator 888 is expanding its sports betting enterprise and also stated throughout March that it absolutely was about the hunt for acquisitions, having benefited via strong growth as more gamblers shift in order to on-line betting.
Bwin could probably be reached regarding immediate comment in Sunday and also 888 declined in order to comment.
(Reporting by simply Sarah Young; Editing through David Goodman)
