(Sharecast News) - Entain revealed on Wednesday that chairman Barry Gibson had acquired 5,066 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed sports betting group.

Gibson, who will stand down from the chairman's role before the end of September, purchased the shares on Monday at an average price of 685.49 per share, for a total value of £34,785.18.

Following the purchase, Gibson holds 137,500 ordinary Entain shares.

As of 1615 BST, Entain shares were up 0.98% at 721.0p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

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Entain (ENT)

Director name: David ,Stella

Amount purchased: 145,376 @ 687.83p

Value: £999,939.77

Entain (ENT)

Director name: Bouchut,Pierre

Amount purchased: 10,000 @ 694.56p

Value: £69,456.00

Entain (ENT)

Director name: Gibson,J M Barry

Amount purchased: 5,066 @ 686.64p

Value: £34,785.18

Entain (ENT)

Director name: Gibson,J M Barry

Amount purchased: 5,000 @ 685.49p

Value: £34,274.50

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