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The 2006 Betting Show in Birmingham, England, is poised to become the biggest in its three year history.

International News Brief: Prince Harry has added gambling to his list of vices after enjoying a night out at a casino with pals.

Trans World Corporation, the owner and operator of casinos in the Czech Republic, today announces a profit of $37,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.

International News Brief: Under pressure from cabinet ministers, Irish Justice Minister last week amended his proposals to close casinos in favour of regulation of the industry.

International News Brief: Over 100 jobs have been created in Paddington, England, with the opening of a money-spinning casino and sports bar.

International News Brief: Stanley Leisure today confirmed it will bid for all 17 new casino licences under the 2005 Gambling Act.

The 31st World Backgammon Championship finished with an epic final on Sunday 16th July at the Fairmont Luxury Resort, Monte Carlo.

International News Brief: La Grand Mere joint proprietor Chris Vermeulen has confirmed that it had some very exciting plans for the future development of the hotel, part of which incorporated a casino.

International News Brief: The licence of the Casino di Venezia, in Vittoriosa, was cancelled on grounds of an insufficient human resources complement after 14 staff members, including the general manager, were dismissed.

International News Brief: A casino has donated £1,000 to a charity fund set up by Bolton pupils raising money to help a poorly classmate.

International News Brief: Gambling could be an "enhancement to the quality of life" if it was brought into the mainstream, a U.K. Government Minister said yesterday.

Scientific Games has been awarded a contract to supply a new internet system to Lotterie-Treuhandgesellschaft mbH, the German state lottery of Hessen.

The 31st World Backgammon Championship has begun today at the Fairmont Monte Carlo and will run until Sunday July 16th.

International News Brief: UK Sport & Gambling Minister Richard Caborn is in Gibraltar to see how Gibraltar operates in its role as a leading global jurisdiction for on-line gambling.

The qualifying tournaments for the Norwegian FHM/Purple Lounge Poker Tour started in earnest this month with sponsor Purple Lounge offering ten opportunities to win a free seat on the tour.

International News Brief: John Prescott's future was under further scrutiny today amid fresh allegations that his office assisted billionaire Philip Anschutz's bid to run a super-casino in the Millennium Dome by scuppering a rival application in Southend-on-Sea.

The qualifying tournaments for the Norwegian FHM/Purple Lounge Poker Tour started in earnest this month with sponsor Purple Lounge offering ten opportunities to win a free seat on the tour.

International News Brief: John Prescott's department was directly involved in plans for a mega casino at the Millennium Dome while the deputy prime minister was holding regular meetings with Philip Anschutz, the US billionaire entertainment mogul.

nternational News Brief: Gala, the betting and bingo firm, is expected to take top spot ahead of the department store group John Lewis Partnership, whose three-year reign as the biggest firm ended last year when it was toppled by Coral Eurobet.

Scientific Games has been awarded a contract to replace the legacy sports betting system of Norway's state-owned Norsk Tipping.