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Skeptics Speak Out Against Blackpool Casino Resort

International News Brief: Leisure Parcs’ idea for a resort hotel-cum-megacasino in Blackpool has it’s share of skeptics who have a hard time envisioning the proposed gambling operation.

UK Casinos May be Forced Onshore

International News Brief: The UK Government may end up using strong-arm tactics against casinos to force them to move onshore.

Jair du Cochet Put Down

International News Brief: Jair du Cochet, a leading contender for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, has had to be put down after breaking a leg.

Fox Tumble to Face Probe

International News Brief: The Jockey Club is to launch an investigation into the controversial race at Fontwell on Monday.

Bookies Suspend Mars Bets

International News Brief: Bookmakers are suspending betting on odds on life existing on Mars.

New Gambling Channel Debuts

International News Brief: Sky's new gambling channel 'Sky Vegas Live' will launch tomorrow at 6pm.

U.S. Casino Giants Fine with British Rules

American casino company representatives hoping to do business in the United Kingdom say they are satisfied with the tax rates under discussion and are pushing ahead with casino development plans.

Report: UK Pubs, Bingo, Arcades Threatened

International News Brief: Many pubs, bingo halls and amusement arcades could close as a result of a shake-up of gambling laws, according to a report published today.

UK Official Seeks Consensus

International News Brief: The UK culture secretary is moving towards a consensus with peers and MPs over the need to provide stronger protection of vulnerable groups when the government publishes its bill to relax the laws on gambling.

Scotland Plans for Super Casino

International News Brief: “Plans are under way to build a super-casino in Scotland to rival some of the biggest and best gambling dens in Las Vegas.

Casino Considered for UK City

International News Brief: Birmingham’s fast-growing gambling industry could be boosted by a new casino alongside the city’s Perry Barr dog track.

Hackers Threaten Online Bookmakers

International News Brief: Computer hackers are trying to blackmail internet bookmakers by threatening to disrupt online betting ahead of the Grand National, the British National Hi-Tech Crime Unit said today.

eCOGRA Awards Seals of Approval

eCOGRA reports its first seals for online casino operators have been awarded.

UK Treasury Could Ruin Gambling Plans

International News Brief: The Treasury could wreck the Government's wider efforts to attract online casinos to the United Kingdom, despite the warm welcome given to the Gambling Bill.

Punters Eye 15 Million Euro Lottery Jackpot

International News Brief: Britain, France and Spain’s national lottery operators are offering a new joint lottery, ‘Euro Millions.’. The first drawing is this Friday the 13th.

UK Bingo Operator Offers Help

International News Brief: Carlton Clubs, a bingo operator, has become the first in the United Kingdom to employ staff to offer advice to gambling addicts.

Harrah's Launches Interactive Services in UK

International News Brief: Harrah's has chosen the UK for the launch of its first interactive services but is taking a different approach from its competitors.

Ancient UK Law May Be Repealed

International News Brief: The repeal of a law dating back nearly 300 years which prevents gambling debts being enforced is among new clauses added to the draft Gambling Bill published today.

Chef 'Smuggled Cocaine to Pay off Casino Debts'

News Brief: A Chinese restaurant chef smuggled £500,000 of cocaine into Britain from the Caribbean to pay off gambling debts, a court heard today.

Isle of Capri Demands UK Tax Reduction

International News Brief: Isle of Capri is demanding a reduction in UK gaming tax as a condition of agreeing to back the Government's plans to deregulate Britain's betting industry.

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