Ladbrokes in talks to buy betting exchange Betdaq The talks are the latest in a line of discussions he has undertaken since taking the helm in a bid to revive the bookmaker's faltering online business. Mr Glynn has already walked away from four online deals since taking over as chief executive in April 2010. He made takeover approaches to 888 and Sportingbet before backing out, pulled out of the auction for Australia's Centrebet and had a flirtation with Playtech.