United Kingdom News - Page 73

International News Brief: With an election looming, probably on May 5, a lack of time will give UK peers the powers to demand more concessions and probably enforce the cut in super-casinos to four, one or even nil, if they wish.

International News Brief: The British government's controversial gambling bill cleared the Commons despite a backbench rebellion by 22 Labour MPs.

Bookies William Hill were breathing a sigh of relief today after hot favourite Kenzie failed to win big brother.

International News Brief: The government looks set to get its controversial gambling bill through its final Commons hurdle tonight - though it could still face opposition in the Lords.

International News Brief: An accountant was able to siphon off £9m ($17.2m) from a company for his gambling activities because the amount was too insignificant to be noticed, a court heard today.

International News Brief: U.K. gaming companies led by Rank Group Plc and Gala Group Ltd. are fighting Prime Minister Tony Blair's plan to open the industry to Las Vegas-style casinos, saying their businesses will be damaged by the competition.

Using the slogan "Play It Safe," the benefits of honest and hassle free online gambling at eCOGRA-regulated Internet casinos are being communicated to both experienced and new players in a substantial marketing campaign.

International News Brief: Bingo is increasing in popularity among younger women who are attracted by its relaxed atmosphere, Gala Group said yesterday.

World Poker Exchange will host The London Open, a high stakes $2,000,000 minimum prize pot offline poker tournament in partnership with FHM UK and The Bravo Channel.

VendingData Corporation has entered into an exclusive five-year agreement with TCSJohnHuxley to market and distribute VendingData's shuffler products outside of the U.S.

VIP Casino has been putting its money where its mouth is with their revolutionary Cash Rewards Program.

International News Brief: The British Government has 'lost the plot' over gambling deregulation, the boss of casinos operator Gala said today.

Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc. reports that its SportXction wagering system has been made available to snooker fans attending the Welsh Open at the Newport Centre in Wales.

Zone4Play has signed an agreement to become the provider of fixed-odds mobile phone solutions for Coral Eurobet Limited.

The meeting will be held from 10:00 – 13:00 in the Cromwell Room, Earl’s Court, London in association with the ICE-I exhibition.

International News Brief: A multi-millionaire Labour donor has refused to give the party any more money because of the feud between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.

The U.K. government will within months tighten a loophole on Internet gambling, making online services pay more tax.

International News Brief: Britain's controversial overhaul of its gambling industry has become an embarrassment and could be seriously delayed or scrapped altogether, politicians and analysts said yesterday.

CES Software has entered into an agreement to provide pay-for-play games to GSN, The Network for Games.

International News Brief: MSPs have narrowly voted to agree that Westminster should have the power to legislate on super-casinos but that Scottish ministers should be consulted.