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Wild Jack Renews Snooker Sponsorship
16th August 2007

One of the top mobile gaming sites in the United Kingdom, Wild Jack Mobile Casino, will continue it's sponsorship of two of the world's leading snooker players. The sponsorship arrangement allows the players to forget about their finances and to focus on being the best snooker player they can be, while providing Wild Jack with additional exposure each time the sponsored player is featured on television.

Krasnoyarsk Casinos Gone For Good
3rd July 2007

All casinos have officially been removed from Krasnoyarsk following the passage of a law that banned games of chance in the area. Following the activation of the new statutes, police conducted spot inspections of all former gambling houses and reported that gambling had been all but eliminated from the territory. Illegal slot machine gambling was found at three locations on a small scale, but all other gambling dens had been closed in accordance with the law.

British High Court Will Allow Super Casinos
11th June 2007

The British High Court has dismissed a plea entered by the largest casino lobby in the United Kingdom. The plea was entered to stop the development of 17 large scale casinos that current casinos will not have the ability to compete against. The ruling by the British High Court leaves the door open for Britain's 2005 Gaming Act, which oversees the Super Casino and the others, to be implemented by September 1, 2007.

Lords and Bishops Dismantle Super Casino Plans
29th March 2007

More than two years of plans, debates and legislation have been shot down as the House of Lords, led by unelected Bishops, tossed the UK's plans for a Super Casino into the garbage. Plans for sixteen smaller casinos have also been put on hold until a joint committee can evaluate the decision making process behind the casino application and licensing procedures.

Terms For Super-Casino Bids Released
22nd February 2007

The United Kingdom has now released the official terms that will govern bidding for a new wave of casinos to be licensed in the country. This includes one Las Vegas style super-casino to be built in Manchester, and a number of smaller local casinos as well.

Inquiry into casino plans is announced
20th February 2007

A COMMISSION is to be created that will examine the case for a large casino to be built on Waltham Forest's doorstep.

Supercasino attracts the gambling giants
2nd February 2007

THE world's biggest gaming company could join the race to build Britain's first supercasino in Manchester.

Manchester beats odds to win casino
1st February 2007

PLANS for Britain's first super casino were plunged into doubt last night after Manchester was unexpectedly selected over Greenwich and Blackpool.

Manchester gets UK's first supercasino licence
30th January 2007

Manchester has won the race to host Britain's first ever supercasino in a shock decision which saw it overhaul the favourites Blackpool and the Greenwich Dome.

Ban on gambling adverts on TV to be lifted
30th January 2007

A ban on casinos, betting shops and other gambling operators advertising on television was relaxed by the Government on the eve of today's announcement of the first Las Vegas-style super-casino.

Winning bid for UK's first super-casino to be announced
28th January 2007

Bidders competing for Britain's first Las Vegas-style super-casino will this week learn who has hit the jackpot.

MPs call phone-in quiz shows a form of gambling
25th January 2007

Call-in quiz shows mislead viewers and should be re-classified as gambling, the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has said.

How ministers are opening the way for 24-hour gambling
24th January 2007

Casinos will be allowed to open 24 hours a day because of a loophole in Labour's gaming laws.

Survey reveals our gambling habits
24th January 2007

The results show online casino and poker fans play more for excitement and entertainment than to win and the typical amount gambled during a gambling session on the internet is between Ł15 and Ł30.

Gambling operator St Minver hires new CEO
19th January 2007

Gambling operator St Minver has hired ex-Cryptologic CFO Jim Ryan as CEO. St Minver's previous CEO Gary Shaw has been promoted to executive chairman.

Age limits on gambling machines often ignored
10th January 2007

Officials have found that age limits on the use of gambling machines are rarely enforced in Finland. Finnish law forbids children under the age of 15 from using slot machines.

Dome anti-gambling lobby in spin over crime
10th January 2007

SUPERCASINO opponents say the proposed gambling venue in Greenwich would mean an increase in crime.

Ladbrokes, Cirsa Slot Form Joint Venture
8th January 2007

Ladbrokes PLC, the British gambling shop owner, said Monday it entered an equal joint venture company to develop a sports betting business in Spain with Cirsa Slot Corp.

Putin signs law on gambling zones in Russia
31st December 2006

The Russian president has signed a law setting up four gambling zones in the country, the Kremlin press service said Saturday.

Maltese undersea casino in doubt
29th December 2006

Plans for an undersea casino in Malta are in jeopardy after the projects backer, The Cala Corporation, failed to provide serious proof of 'financial standing' according to the Malta’s tourism minister Francis Zammit Dimech, ATE online reported on Wednesday.

The glory days of Leigh Casino remembered
29th December 2006

WHEN Leigh's Queen of Entertainment took over the town's top nightspot it was strictly ballroom - and throughout her 27-year reign at Leigh Casino the dancing never stopped.

Lawmakers pass bill on gambling zones in Russia
20th December 2006

Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, passed a bill Wednesday in the third and final reading on setting up four gambling zones in the country.

Europe deals gambling sector a strong hand
18th December 2006

Any day now the Italian government is expected to show its hand on gambling.

BSkyB buys gambling and sports websites
16th December 2006

BSkyB confirmed last night that it was buying 365 Media Group for Ł96m to expand its internet presence. 365 runs gambling and sports websites including Football365.com, SportingLife.com and Planet-Rugby.com.

Russia considers gambling curbs
16th December 2006

Russia's lower house of parliament on Friday backed sweeping gambling legislation force casinos across the country to relocate into four designated zones.

Star City complex put up for sale
13th December 2006

STAR City, one of Europe's biggest leisure destinations, has been sold for Ł85.5 million, it was revealed today.

Legislators Fixed Places for Gambling
14th December 2006

State Duma’s Economic Policy Committee has determined potential whereabouts of future gambling zones, ITAR-TASS said. Under the laws of Russia, no more than four gambling zones could be created in the country, and the committee recommended Kaliningrad Region, Altai Republic, Primorie District and an area on border of Rostov Region and Krasnodar District for this purpose.

Fresh powers for council to deal with gambling
13th December 2006

FRESH powers to deal with gambling will shift to Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council next year under a new law designed to simplify the licensing process.

Arena and Ladbrokes set to run 'racino'
10th December 2006

Betting giant Ladbrokes is believed to be in talks with Britain's biggest racecourse operator about a joint casino venture at the Wolverhampton track.

Tottenham slam gambling probe
9th December 2006

The Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has dismissed as “ridiculous” the government’s plans to investigate whether football club sponsorships with gambling companies are illegal.

Smoking ban hits UK bingo halls
7th December 2006

UK leisure group Rank today offered further evidence that its Mecca bingo clubs in Scotland were being affected by the smoking ban north of the border.

Door open for casino in York
2nd December 2006

THE door has been left open for a casino in York, following a vote by the full council.

Dome billionaire wins head start in race for super-casino
27th August 2006

The race to build Britain's first super-casino has been condemned as a fix.

Ladbrokes to invest big in Italy
27th August 2006

Britain’s biggest bookmaker Ladbrokes has said that they would be investing in a €100 million joint venture in the Italian market for expansion.

Wembley super-casino plan dropped
25th August 2006

Developers have scrapped plans to open a super-casino near the site of London's new Wembley Stadium.

Pension deficit hits casino deal
20th August 2006

Merger talks between Stanley Leisure, London's biggest casino operator, and London Clubs International are stalling over LCI's pension deficit. The two companies said at the end of June that they were in talks to form a Ł630m gambling giant but nothing has since been announced.

McDowell announces new Committee to examine regulation of Casinos
16th August 2006

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr Michael McDowell TD, announced today that the Government has agreed his proposals for the establishment of a Committee (the Casino Regulation Committee) to report on the possibilities for a legislative basis for the strict regulation of casino-style operations in the State.

The gambling business in Russia
15th August 2006

Gambling fever has found its way deep into Russian society. The turnover of the Russian gambling industry stands at $5-6 billion annually, according to expert estimates. Alexander Lebedev, a deputy of the Russian parliament, says that this is the sum that flows through Moscow casinos and slot machine halls alone, and even here it is just the tip of the iceberg.

Harrah's declines comment on reports of talks
14th August 2006

Harrah's Entertainment , the world's largest gambling company, declined on Monday to comment on weekend reports that it is interested in acquiring two British casino operators that are in the process of merging.

World's largest casino firm eyes up UK takeover
13th August 2006

The world's largest gaming company was today said to be eyeing the takeover of two major casino operators in a bid to break into the British market.

Ministers want a limit on stakes at casinos
23rd July 2006 - Times Online

MINISTERS want a betting limit to apply in Ireland’s first legalised casinos and the installation of CCTV cameras so that gardai can study footage when required.

McDowell to set up casino regulator
20th July 2006 - RTE

The Minister for Justice, Michael McDowell, has said he intends to set up a regulatory commission to govern casinos.

Casino regulation to replace prohibition
20th July 2006 - The Post

There are presently around 20 gambling clubs in the State and, although technically they are illegal, the 50-year-old laws covering the area make it difficult to close them down.

Prescott anger at corruption jibe
19th July 2006 - BBC

John Prescott has said he "totally rejects" claims of corruption over his friendship with a US tycoon bidding to open a super-casino at London's Dome.

Even before the new casinos open, Britons risk Ł4.2bn at the tables
16th July 2006 - Independent

The British public has splashed out Ł4.2bn in casinos over the last 12 months, a Ł73m hike on the previous year's figure.

Prescott 'did talk about dome casino'
16th July 2006 - Sunday Times

PLANS for a casino in the Millennium Dome were raised with John Prescott by its American buyers, it was claimed this weekend.

Prescott's meeting with casino bid firm
14th July 2006 - Telegraph

John Prescott faced fresh controversy last night as it emerged that he held a meeting with the gambling firm hoping to open Britain's first super-casino in the Millennium Dome.

National Lottery Bill Becomes Law
13th July 2006 - Leisure Opportunities

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched the National Lottery Act 2006.

There'll be eight more super-casinos at least, say gambling chiefs
6th July 2006 - Daily Mail

Ministers were accused of plotting to impose super-casinos 'by stealth' last night after industry experts predicted that at least eight would open in the next decade.

Prescott dismisses casino claim as absolute rubbish
6th July 2006 - Daily Mail

Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott today dismissed claims that he used his influence to promote a billionaire American's bid to run a super casino in the UK as 'absolute rubbish'.

Prescott faces probe over casino claims
5th July 2006 - Monsters and Critics

Deputy prime minister John Prescott is facing a fresh political row after it emerged that he stayed at the home of an American tycoon who wants to turn the Millennium Dome into Britain's first super-casino.

PREZZA: ME AND CASINO TYCOON
5th July 2006 - The Mirror

JOHN Prescott was facing fresh sleaze claims last night after an investigation was launched into his stay at a gambling tycoon's ranch.

Prescott could face casino inquiry
5th July 2006 - AOL UK

The threat of a parliamentary investigation is hanging over Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.

Sex, croquet, now casinos trouble Blair deputy
5th July 2006 - Reuters

British Prime Minister Tony Blair's deputy John Prescott, who has clung to office despite embarrassing his boss over sex and croquet, faced calls for an ethics investigation on Tuesday over casino plans.

Ukrainian church protests plans to open a casino next to a cathedral
16th June 2006 - Catholic News

The Ukrainian Catholic Church has protested plans to open a casino next to its new cathedral in Kiev.

Casino gambling jumps in Britain
13th November 2005 - Web India

The number of gamblers has jumped in Britain since the government abolished a 24-hour registration period for new visitors.

Gambling surges as casino law is relaxed
10th November 2005 - Times Online

THERE will be a quarter of a million new gamblers within a year, after the abolition of strict rules on casino entry caused a surge in first-time visitors, The Times has learnt.

Betfair tells finance chief to go ahead of flotation
30th July 2005 - Telegraph

Betfair, the betting exchange, has ousted its chief financial officer ahead of a potential Ł700m-Ł800m stock market flotation.

Last roll of the dice as Russia cracks down on casinos
3rd July 2005 - Sunday Herald

The Kremlin has declared war on a vice that has bewitched and impoverished Russians for centuries, ensnaring everyone from 19th century writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky to modern-day cab drivers and babushkas: gambling.

PartyGaming float boosts Gala's Ł2bn listing plan
2nd July 2005 - Independant

Gala Group, the bingo and casino business, said its hopes of floating the business had been boosted by the success of PartyGaming, the online gambling company that made its Ł4.6bn market debut this week.

Emperor eyes site for hotel-casino in Russia
13th June 2005 - ETNet News

Emperor Entertainment Hotel (0296) has identified a property in Vladivostok with the potential to become one of Russia's top hotel-casinos.

Poker Night Live: A First of Its Kind
3rd June 2005 - Newswire

Poker Night Live is the new late night entertainment bonanza on pokerzone SKY CHANNEL 226. Poker Night Live introduces multiple live poker tables, two all seeing poker pros and one groundbreaking entertainment channel that directly fuses online poker action with all the excitement of live television.

Speculators place their bets on the fortunes of casino operator
3rd June 2005 - Telegraph

Dealers continued to watch London Clubs International yesterday as they speculated that an Indonesian business figure is running his slide rule over the casino operator.

Anglo American, AWG, Sportingbet: U.K., Irish Equity Preview
2nd June 2005 - Bloomberg

The following stocks may make gains or losses in U.K. and Irish markets today. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names and prices are from yesterday's close.

United Kingdom: The Effect of the Gambling Bill on the Law Governing Lotteries in Great Britain
1st June 2005 - Mondaq

The Gambling Bill, introduced to Parliament on 18 October 2004, governs the provision of all gambling in Great Britain, other than the National Lottery and spread betting, and would introduce a new regulatory and licensing regime. It aims to reform out of date gambling laws dating from the 1960s and consolidate all gambling laws under one Act. A revised regime for the law of lotteries is contained in the Bill, building upon that set out in the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976, which the Bill would repeal.

LCI rendezvous in Leeds at new Ł6m casino
27th May 2005 - Leisure Opportunities

London Clubs International (LCI) has announced the development of a new casino at Clarence Dock in Leeds, which will be completed by late 2007 and become the largest in the city.

Casino extends equity swap deal for Deutsche Bank's stake in Cora
22nd May 2005 - Forbes

Casino extends equity swap deal for Deutsche Bank's stake in Cora

Favourites at odds with Ladbrokes
21st May 2005 - Telegraph

Hedgehunter's victory in this year's Grand National caused profits to take a tumble at betting chain Ladbrokes, the company's owner Hilton said yesterday.

Casino raises interest in Indian Ocean retailer
19th May 2005 - DataMonitor

French convenience store operator Groupe Casino has increased its stake in the Indian Ocean's largest retailer, Vindemia, to 70%, up from a 33% share. Casino said the transaction, which makes it Vindemia's largest shareholder, is in line with the strategy of expanding its international operations.

TV's Home of Poker: pokerzone Launches on SKY CHANNEL 226; A Poker and Casino Lifestyle Channel Dedicated to Providing the Highest Quality Poker and Entertainment Programming To UK SKY Viewers
17th May 2005 - Newswire

pokerzone, SKY CHANNEL 226, officially launches today at 2pm and is set to take the game of poker to a new dimension. Poker has become a huge worldwide phenomenon (over GBP 100m is staked at online card rooms worldwide each day) and its popularity has spread as far as the rich and famous in Hollywood with A-list stars such as Ben Affleck and Matt Damon being keen players. pokerzone will offer an unrivalled selection of modern and exciting poker and casino entertainment to more than 8 million digital TV homes and global broadband subscribers.

Casino's gamble on IAS39 pays off
3rd May 2005 - Financial Director

Hundreds of column inches have been dedicated to the new international accounting standard for derivatives and hedges, which is not surprising given the ongoing battle between Charlie McCreevy and Paul Volcker. Companies, too, have expressed their apprehension and uncertainty about the impact of IAS39.

Thunderbird Announces Private Placement and Update on Operations
21st Apr 2005 - Newswire

International Thunderbird Gaming Corporation ("Thunderbird") (CNQ:ITGC.U)(FSE:OSJ) is pleased to announce that trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange commenced on April 12, 2005. In conjunction with the new listing, Management launched an aggressive Investor Relations program that is initially directed at the European community.

National Lottery body bows to Greenpeace pressure and commits to FSC
21st Apr 2005 - Greenpeace

The Heritage Lottery have bowed to pressure from Greenpeace and agreed to source all timber from legal and sustainable sources for projects they fund, in a move welcomed by the environmental group.

William Hill may take a gamble on Stanley
18th Apr 2005 - The Scotsman

WILLIAM Hill is understood to have begun talks with gaming group Stanley Leisure over the acquisition of its estate of 600 betting shops in a Ł500 million-plus deal that would see Hill leapfrog Ladbrokes to become Britain’s biggest bookmaker.

Whiz-kids gamble on TV channel for poker
17th Apr 2005 - Newswire

As a theatre of cruelty, it is held by many to be the latest thing in cool. But can poker, possibly less exciting to watch than even synchronised swimming, really become a spectator sport?

William Hill In Talks Over Stanley Bookmakers
17th Apr 2005 - The Times

WILLIAM HILL is in talks to buy Stanley Leisure’s 600 betting shops for up to Ł700 million in a move that would see it leapfrog Ladbrokes to become Britain’s biggest bookmaker.

William Hill In Talks To Expand
17th Apr 2005 - BBC

According to reports in The Sunday Times and The Observer, the gaming group has approached Stanley Leisure to buy its 600 betting shops.

William Hill In Takeover Talks
17th Apr 2005 - Irish Examiner

William Hill was today reported to be in talks on a Ł500m (€732.2m)-plus deal that would see it leapfrog Ladbrokes to become Britain’s biggest bookmaker.

betandwin to Give Presentation at Global Gaming & Gaming Technology Conference
14th Apr 2005 - Newswire

With over a million registered customers, the betandwin Group is the leading provider of online gaming products in Continental Europe, and has set itself the goal of becoming the world's leading address for sports betting, gaming and entertainment on the Internet.

Swiss Casinos Hit The Jackpot
12th Apr 2005 - Swiss Info

Swiss casinos had a winning year in 2004, taking in SFr769 million ($645 million), an increase of 37 per cent on the previous year.

Kerzner Loses UK Casino Bid
11th Apr 2005 - The Nassau Guardian

With just several weeks until a national election, the British Government sided with conservatives and announced it would scrap eight of nine Las Vegas-style super casinos proposed by investors. Kerzner International was proposing two of the eight casinos to be ditched.

Bookies Take Bashing From Aintree Favourite
11th Apr 2005 - IC Newcastle

Hedgehunter's success in the National cost the bookmaking fraternity dearly and landed some lumpy bets for punters. Firms face a multi-million-pound payout after the Willie Mullins-trained gelding romped home a well-backed 7-1 favourite, having been as big as 10-1 on the day.

Live Poker Tournament in London Announced - Palm Beach CelebPoker Classic Summer 2005 Ł120,000
11th Apr 2005 - Newswire

CelebPoker are delighted to announce the first details of the Ł120,000 Palm Beach CelebPoker Classic 2005, Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament will be coming to the Palm Beach Casino in Mayfair, London on July 25th - July 31st 2005 and feature celebrities from sport and entertainment.

Hyatt Regency Hotel Co. Wins Casino Bid
11th Apr 2005 - Yahoo! News

TIRANA, Albania (AP) -- The Greek company Hyatt Regency Hotel & Tourism Hellas S.A. on Monday was chosen to build a casino in Albania, the Ministry of Finance reported.

Betfair Wins Big With API
11th Apr 2005 - UK Builder

The online betting exchange has its new API to thank for getting its products to market faster, according to its head of product development.

Philip Green's big wins play havoc with casino group's profit
10th Apr 2005 - Telegraph

An extraordinary series of big wins at the roulette table by Philip Green, the retail billionaire, is behind a London casino's warning that its profits are likely to fall by several million pounds this year.

Bookies Count Cost Of Victory
9th Apr 2005 - BBC

The 10-year-old drifted a little in the betting in the hours leading up to the race as once-a-year punters piled their money onto housewives' favourite Forest Gunner, ridden by Carrie Ford.

Earl Of Glitz Puts The Spin Into London's Newest Casino
8th Apr 2005 - Hotel Online

Robert Earl, millionaire founder of the Planet Hollywood restaurants chain, has more than the usual twinkle in his eye. OK, the business backed by Tinseltown A-listers such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone may have crashed into bankruptcy protection twice in the US but Earl has retrenched, rebounded and relaunched his empire in the past three years.

Aristocrat Alters Tack For Russia
8th Apr 2005 - SMH

Aristocrat has rearranged its distribution to the world's fastest growing poker machine market, Russia, appointing a subsidiary of Moscow company SmartGames Group as its exclusive distributor.

Government Modernisation Plans For UK Gaming Sector Lies Within Details
7th Apr 2005 - A2 Media Group

PricewaterhouseCoopers has welcomed the Government’s continued commitment to modernising the UK gambling industry by pressing ahead with The Gambling Bill.

Aristocrat Signs Russian Agreement With Smartgames
7th Apr 2005 - Bloomberg

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., the world's second-largest slot machine maker, signed an agreement under which Smartgames Group will distribute its games in Russia, the world's fastest growing market.

Casinos Ditched
6th Apr 2005 - The Journal

Giant Las Vegas-style casinos planned for the North-East looked to have fallen victim to the election yesterday, when the Government agreed to allow just one licence across the whole UK.

Climbdown saves super casino plan
5th Apr 2005 - BBC News

Tessa Jowell has struck a deal with the Tories to save the Gambling Bill, by agreeing to scale down plans for eight super casinos to just one.

Government back pedals over super casinos
5th Apr 2005 - Daily Mail

Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell today conceded that there will only be one regional "super casino", instead of the eight previously planned by ministers.

Betting exchanges are set to revolutionise the betting industry
5th Apr 2005 - Yogonet

According to the latest report from Research and Markets, person-to-person betting exchanges are set to revolutionise the betting industry and change it forever. It is estimated that the total annual volume of bets matched by betting exchanges in Europe will grow from us $16 billion today to us $159 billion by 2008.

Snus firms gear up for cigarette ban
5th Apr 2005 - The Local

With the ban on smoking in pubs, clubs and restaurants due to come into effect on June 1st, Sweden's "snus" manufacturers are lining up to woo cigarette smokers who need their nicotine fix whilst out on the town.

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