United Kingdom News - Page 62

International News Brief: The scramble to house the UK’s only Las Vegas-style super casino is turning into a lottery. The body set up to decide its location has already received more than 40 applications and its head says he does not know how to choose between them.

International News Brief: An independent consultancy has published a report on what it believes the key factors are in deciding where the UK's super casino should be built.

International News Brief: Britain plans to hold global online gaming talks this year to seek support for its move to regulate the fast growing industry and help protect children from gaining access to the businesses' Web sites.

International News Brief: Manchester"s bid has been boosted by a new £50,000 report, alleging that it remains the only viable alternative to a venue in London.

nternational News Brief: The County Bingo chain, which runs 10 halls, has been sold to Gala for £64 million.

The UK’s first free-to-play 90 ball online bingo game has officially been launched this week.

International News Brief: Sky has unveiled new mobile and broadband services, offering premium subscribers mobile gambling.

International News Brief: The four-star Thistle Hotel in the St James Centre has revealed plans to take advantage of a relaxation in gambling laws by creating an on-site casino.

Merscom reports an agreement with Poker Academy, a leading Texas Holdem poker software developer, to publish “Poker Academy Texas Holdem” for the PC in the United Kingdom and Nordics.

International News Brief: Manchester’s plans for a ‘super-casino’ are back on track after a report supported its bid over one from Blackpool.

International News Brief: A £9.4 million prize lottery jackpot is to be shared between good causes after nobody came forward with the winning ticket before Monday's deadline.

International News Brief: A clerk at a bureau de change was jailed yesterday for stealing more than £26,000 to meet debts she ran up by gambling on the internet.

International News Brief: In his prime Kerry Packer's fortunes could dictate whether a casino company would be able to meet market forecasts or have to issue a profit warning.

International News Brief: Century Casinos have picked Croydon as the ideal location for their first move into the United Kingdom.

International News Brief: The Jockey Club's ambitious attempt to regulate the use - and misuse -of inside information in racing took a significant step towards a conclusion yesterd

International News Brief: Councillors in West Dunbartonshire, one of Scotland's smallest councils, are set to confirm tomorrow they want to host the pilot 'regional' casino complex.

International News Brief: More than $1m (£575,000) are staked every minute by enthusiasts like Jane Foster, or Ms Fortune, as she's known online.

International News Brief: Birmingham’s decision makers must not dither over a decision about a super-casino, a Midland MP has warned.

International News Brief: Cardiff council has made an official bid for a "super" casino to be built in the city.

In its first move into the UK, Century Casinos has announced plans to develop and operate a casino in Croydon, greater London, UK.