Europe News - Page 138

International News Brief: Bookmaker Paddy Power has reported strong profit growth last year, despite an early season profit warning.

International News Brief: According to a new report, Norwegians are spending more money on gambling than ever before.

International News Brief: Only one of the five Swiss resorts that have casino gambling seem to be helping boost local economies.

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

Microgaming is receiving eCOGRA Seals of Approval for 23 online casinos powered by Microgaming software.

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.

Betandwin have been actively encouraging the association of leading European online gaming providers to form a non-profit organization.

International News Brief: The Malta government has signed an agreement with Maltco Lotteries Ltd granting the company a seven-year licence to operate lottery games in Malta.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

International News Brief: Horseracing is today facing a cash crisis after the AttheRaces consortium comprising BSkyB, Channel 4 and Arena Leisure ripped up its £307m deal with 49 British racecourses.

International News Brief: Ladbrokes make The Lord Of The Rings - Return Of The King 1/3 to take the top Oscar.

International News Brief: Betting shops have traded their dingy, dark décor for a more glamorous décor and have expanded online and with FOBTs. The changes have attracted new markets.

International News Brief: David Appel, the Israeli property developer at the heart of the storm that threatens to topple Ariel Sharon would have needed heavyweight political support for his plans to build a casino in an area of outstanding natural beauty near Athens.

International News Brief: Horseracing consortium AttheRaces has failed to resolve its row with the Racecourse Association over betting revenues, putting its £307 million TV deal and the future of several smaller courses at risk.