United Kingdom News - Page 63

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.

MGM Mirage has been chosen to develop a unique multimillion-pound regeneration for the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.

International News Brief: The National Exhibition Centre has been told by one of its own board members to put its plans for a super-casino on the table or withdraw from the race.

International News Brief: The battle between Birmingham City FC and the NEC to be nominated as a site for Britain's first super-casino will be resolved by the end of next month with Blues almost certain to win the race.

International News Brief: Casino owners are rushing through applications to open new venues ahead of tight new UK government restrictions from April 2006.

The Small Town Poker Tour will push up the date for the European Small Town Poker Tour Championships.

International News Brief: Former Celtic player Tony Cascarino is hoping to scoop a fortune at his new career - playing professional poker.