A jump in takings for Ladbrokes’ fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) also helped drive first-quarter revenue up for supplier The Global Draw.

Said the firm: “Following our successful rollout of terminals to Ladbrokes’ entire estate last year, Ladbrokes’ first-quarter 2012 cash box improved nearly 17 percent year-over-year, demonstrating our ability to help our gaming customers drive growth. The increased profitability of our gaming service revenue in the first quarter reflects the inherent operating leverage in this business.”