Europe News - Page 132

International News Brief: Tough controls on casinos and gambling businesses planned by the Czech Republic government are no more than a first step in regulating an industry that is mired in corruption and linked to money laundering and violent criminals, observers say.

nternational News Brief: Euro Off-Track, the wagering company that lost its simulcasting agreements with the NYRA after being named in a federal indictment of 17 individuals on charges of illegal gambling and race-fixing, claims to have acted as a whistleblower in the case.

International News Brief: Stanley Leisure Plc, the largest U.K. casino operator, may apply to operate all the 24 casinos allowed under new British gambling laws after the government placed limits on the number of Las Vegas-style venues it will permit.

International News Brief: Gaming and betting operator Totesport has launched an online casino, called totesportcasino.com.

International News Brief: Stanley Leisure has split from the rest of the casino industry in its lobbying of the Government over the controversial Gambling Bill.

International News Brief: Claims that ministers want to limit the size of teddy bears given as prizes at seaside arcades have been denied.

Ladbrokes Limited declares that Jamie Foxx is the strongest favorite for best actor since Russell Crowe received a golden statuette for Gladiator in 2000.

The nostalgia of Miami Beach in the Fifties is captured at American Chance Casinos', a subsidiary of Trans World Corporation, newest hot spot in the Czech Republic.

International News Brief: Controversial reforms of the UK gambling industry are to be overseen by a new watchdog based in Birmingham.

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: 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.

The betandwin Group has entered into an extensive sponsoring venture with France’s handball team.

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.