United Kingdom News - Page 36
UK gambling firms brace for budget
11 March 2008
International News Brief: Having seen the UK's casinos battered by last year's budget analysts expect an easier ride for gambling firm's this time around.
Wolverhampton Racecourse plans in jeopardy7 March 2008
International News Brief: A multi-million pound development at Wolverhampton Racecourse will be abandoned if the venue is not chosen for the city’s small casino.
Rank chief pessimistic about UK casino plans29 February 2008
International News Brief: Ian Burke, CEO of Rank said he expects few of Britain's 16 planned new casinos to be built, as he flagged a tough year ahead.
Even with 'supercasino' out, Harrah's stays in U.K.28 February 2008
Harrah's Entertainment on Tuesday said it will continue to pursue gaming opportunities in the United Kingdom casino market despite the government's decision to not approve plans for a "supercasino" in Manchester, England.
Supercasino plans ditched over concerns27 February 2008
International News Brief: The British government admitted yesterday it ditched plans to build a supercasino because of concerns over problem gambling, crime and family breakdown.
Scotland casino plans expected confirmed26 February 2008
International News Brief: The UK Government is expected to confirm plans for a new casino development in Stranraer, Scotland.
Selby group campaigns against bingo tax25 February 2008
International News Brief: Selby, England, campaigners are urging the chancellor to axe the tax in next month's budget to help struggling bingo halls maintain a full house.
UK casino numbers set to double20 February 2008
International News Brief: The number of UK casinos is set to nearly double despite a Government promise to restrict openings.
Call for problem gambler database18 February 2008
International News Brief: A gambling charity is calling for a UK-wide database which would give better protection to problem gamblers.
LV Sands not interested in UK18 February 2008
International News Brief: Las Vegas Sands Corp is not interested in running any casinos in Britain after the government there scaled back its plan to open a supercasino in Manchester, a top executive said on Wednesday.
Yarmouth casino ready to open18 February 2008
International News Brief: The race to turn Yarmouth into a Monte Carlo-style gambling capital will be stepped up later this week with the opening of a multi-million- pound casino predicted to attract up to 75,000 visitors a year.
London casinos chase high-roller15 February 2008
International News Brief: A high-rolling Arab gambler is being chased through the British courts after he wrote a casino two cheques worth almost £7 million combined - both of which bounced.
UK public land sold off to casino developers7 February 2008
International News Brief: Publicly-owned land will be sold off by the Wirral council to casino developers.
UK casinos given go ahead7 February 2008
News Brief: Sixteen new casinos are to be given the go-ahead, six months after Gordon Brown signalled a retreat from plans to bring Las Vegas-style gambling to Britain.
CAP Euro London: Tales from the Dark Side5 February 2008
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Manchester casino talks called a success1 February 2008
International News Brief: Showdown talks between Gordon Brown and senior Manchester politicians over the city's doomed supercasino bid have been hailed as `productive'.
Manchester businessman part of casino controversy1 February 2008
International News Brief: Manchester businessman Norman Turner was the key person behind the Sonas Consortium that launched plans for a casino in the Phoenix Park in September 1994.
Biggest Six Nations betting odds tournament expected31 January 2008
The 2008 Six Nations fixtures kicks off this weekend and it is expected that this is going to be the biggest ever Six Nations betting odds tournament.
Online gambling addict jailed over supermarket bomb threats28 January 2008
International News Brief: A former tax inspector and online gambling addict was jailed for six years today for a £1m blackmail plot against the British supermarket giant Tesco.
Brown spins and now supercasinos are certain to get the go-ahead24 January 2008
International News Brief: Whitehall sources have signalled that eight large and eight medium-sized casinos would go ahead in various locations in England and Scotland.
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