Blackpool faces 'terminal decline'
Officials from Blackpool council and ReBlackpool warned that the resort would be faced with 'terminal decline' if it wasn't awarded the lone super-casino license. Council chief executive Steve Weaver said "For all the others the casino is a cherry on the icing of a pretty big cake. For Blackpool it is the cake."
PartyGaming denies VC acquisition rumour
PartyGaming's Mitch Garber said the company had no interest in acquiring gaming group Victor Chandler. The chief executive added that they would be reluctant to enter into a bidding war in this or any other potential acquisition.
Purcell astonished at Executives casino stance
Glasgow council leader Steven Purcell has called the Scottish Executive's failure to back the city's super-casino bid "astonishing". He added that he was 'deeply disappointed' by ministers' decision to remain neutral despite a recent report by the Executive which said there would be massive economic benefits from the development.
Court rules that Hastings Pier remains closed
Hastings Pier will remain closed until 'vital repair works' are complete, despite owners Ravenclaw claiming that council evidence was selective. District Judge Roger Ede ruled there was definite risk to the health and safety of the public caused by failing trusses supporting the structure.
ukbetting could sell betting operations
ukbetting may sell its betting operations after appointing investment bank UBS to oversee a 'strategic review' according to the UK's Times newspaper. The online company is thought to be moving away from its 'gambling roots' towards online sports content.
Southend's Renaissance wants rid of arcades
Fantasia Amusements' owner Graham Rawlinson has accused regeneration firm Renaissance Southend of trying to rid the resort's seafront of its amusement arcades. He claims the quango said his arcade redevelopment 'didn't fit in with its vision for the town'.
888 profits increase 72 per cent, chief to step down
888 announced first-half pre-tax profits of £23.6 million, an increase of 72 per cent on the same period last year. Chief executive John Anderson also announced that he was stepping down at the end of the year in favour of Gigi Levy.
Bwin banned again
Austrian bookmaker Bwin has been banned from taking wagers in a second German state after Hesse declared its operations illegal. Interior minister Volker Bouffier said the company had one week to ensure that residents could no longer place bets on its website.
Melco will challenge Hong Kong's 'stock block'
Melco International is to challenge the Hong Kong stock exchange's decision to block a U.S. listing for its Macau casino venture. It was planning to raise a minimum of $1.3 billion by listing the business on the Nasdaq market.
Garden State casinos announce record month
Casino revenue in New Jersey was up 4.5 per cent to a record $494.4 million for the month of August. Gross revenue for the state's casinos were $3.5 billion in the first 8 months of this year, a rise of 4.1 per cent on the same period last year.
Betex signs-up seven new provinces
Betex Group has signed seven exclusive province-wide distribution agreements for the Chinese lottery market. The lottery company will now distribute its lottery software to the provinces of Hebei, Heilongjiang, Shaanxi, Fujian, Hunan, Guangxi and Jiangxi.
Kay to host Video Games Award
Channel 4's Vernon Kay is to host the British Academy of Film and Television's new British Academy Video Games Awards in October. PsP game Loco Roco and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter lead all nominees at the event with eight apiece.
AFC general secretary pushes for legal betting in Vietnam
The Asian Football Confederation's general secretary, Peter Velappan, has said that a legalised betting system in Vietnam is vital in stopping the country's football corruption. He added that he was planning to send delegates from the Vietnamese Football Federation (VFF) to Singapore to examine their legalised gambling system.
Camelot chief awarded CMI gold medal
Dianne Thompson has been awarded the Chartered Management Institute's Gold Medal. The award is in recognition of her 'strategic direction and leadership in delivering the longest period of growth in the history of the National Lottery'.
Sport & iGaming conference details announced
London's Sport & iGaming conference 2006 (September 20th) will this year be covering topics such as 'The Rising Impact Of iGaming On Sports Sponsorship' and ' Legal Considerations in iGaming Sponsorship'. Speakers will include the commercial director of Premier Rugby, Jon Varney, and Kenneth Asquez, director of Sports Media & Management International Limited.
mFuse set sail
The second mFuse Sailing Challenge is set to take place on the Solent this weekend with over 100 competitors from the gaming industry taking part. The two-day 'round the cans' race will see crews competing for the coveted Mfuse Trophy of 2006.
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