Europe News - Page 95

International News Brief: In a letter to the European Commission, the Dutch government has repeated that the Dutch policy on gambling does not violate European rules.

The Maltese Lotteries and Gaming Authority would like to inform the public at large that Pokerzade.com has no connection whatsoever with the Maltese jurisdiction.

nternational News Brief: Ladbrokes is to take a punt on the Italian market through a €100 million joint venture, but has postponed a decision on entering America following the indictment of BetOnSports.

International News Brief: The Russian gambling industry has reached over $6 billion in total wagers, mostly bankrolled by a few high rollers.

News Brief: Under pursuit of U.S. legal authorities, European online gaming companies are scrambling to reduce their exposure in the U.S. and find new markets in Europe and Asia.

International News Brief: Public hearings are to take place into the merits of eight shortlisted venues bidding to host the UK's first Las Vegas-style super casino, it was announced today.

The International Gaming Conference & Expo is slated to take place November 5-7 in Dublin at the historic Fitzpatrick Castle.

International News Brief: Tattersall"s colourful past is sure to fascinate the UK panel that picks the winning bid after the deadline for entries passes in December.

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.