Casino software provider and conveyor of friendliness, Playtech, have reported a massive increase in figures, thanks to its constant stream of mates. Who’s their current bff though? That would be William Hill, with whom they became mates over a couple of vodbulls back in late 2008. Playtech’s gross income increased by 31% for the six months until June 30th 2010, with a rise of almost a third in revenues from their partnership with William Hill. Betfair have also recently signed an agreement with Playtech which will see it grow ever further. Read more.