Europe News - Page 126

International News Brief: Portugal is odds-on favourite to beat Greece in the Euro 2004 final Sunday even though the Greeks beat the host country in the tournament's opening game.

Gaming & Entertainment Group, Inc. reports the release of a range of video-based roulette games and the completion of its slot operating system for the Amusement With Prizes arcade market and Licensed Betting Offices in the United Kingdom.

nternational News Brief: The European Championship reaches its climax this week, but the bookmakers are already celebrating.

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International News Brief: A Spanish judge has ordered a top casino to open its doors to a prolific gambler after it ruled that his successful and sophisticated betting system did not amount to cheating.

Carnegie Cooke and Co., Inc. has signed a strategic alliance with Electrocoin Automatics Limited, a leading manufacturer and distributor of gaming equipment in the U.K.

International News Brief: With so many Greek Cypriots crossing to the north to gamble, talks are now under way to set up a casino in the government controlled areas.

International News Brief: Online gambling service Betfair, has embarked on an expansion plan in Asia by lobbying governments and the handful of existing legal bookies for recognition and alliances.

International News Brief: Bookmakers face their worst summer ever if England win Euro 2004 and Tim Henman lifts the men's singles title at Wimbledon.

Mikohn Europe reports that the Porto Carras Grand Casino Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece has chosen Mikohn's CasinoLink Management System.

International News Brief: Britain's biggest betting firms have given Tiger Woods his most generous odds going into a major since 1997.

International News Brief: The national soccer team may once again break Russians' hearts by crashing out of Euro 2004 with a loss to Portugal on Wednesday, but until then the country remains in the grip of soccer fever.

International News Brief: Albania wants casinos to place a $10 million bet on the Balkan country but its Finance Ministry says the wager may be too much to attract any punters.

International News Brief: A government-inspired crackdown on gambling took both the industry and the City by surprise yesterday and has sparked fears about levels of investment by UK leisure operators.

International News Brief: Tougher controls to protect youngsters and vulnerable gamblers will be part of the shake-up of gaming laws, the government announced today.

International News Brief: A planned government shake-up of outdated gaming laws will introduce tougher controls to protect youngsters and vulnerable gamblers – but is a “massive missed opportunity”, according to casino bosses.

Ladbrokes launched a new white label site in June: www.ladbrokesfantasybetting.com, created specifically for Euro 2004.

International News Brief: William Hill Plc and its competitors are violating European Union law when they use data on horse racing and other sports events without permission, an aide at Europe's highest court said.

The interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association (iGGBA) have opened an office in Brussels.

International News Brief: William Hill is offering 12/1 odds that temperatures will beat last summer's sweltering temperatures.