Rumours of Jordan’s return put Playtech back on pole | Business

Another day, another twist in the Playtech takeover saga as shares in the gambling technology group bounced off nine-month lows. The driver for this revival? Investors welcomed the idea that Eddie Jordan, the Formula One motor racing veteran, may be looking again at putting in an offer for the company.

According to The Sunday Times, Jordan, 74, whose JKO Play group was thought to be on the cusp of making an offer of 750p a share before walking…