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01, AUGUST

British Bookmaker set for stock market flotation
British Bookmaker set for stock market flotation By staffBookmaker Coral Eurobet was today said to be gearing up for an ?800m stock market flotation.

Tragedy hits albatross race
Tragedy hits albatross race By staffAn annual race of endangered albatrosses from Australia to South Africa has ended in tragedy with all 18 competitors dying along the 10,000km route, organisers said on Monday.

Mobile Gamblers to Reach 201 million by 2010
Mobile Gamblers to Reach 201 million by 2010 By staffThe market for mobile gambling content is predicted to rise from US$1.2bn of annual revenues in 2005 to US$7.6bn by 2010, by which time there will be more than 200 million consumers gambling using their mobiles, according to Informa Telecoms & Media's new report, Mobile Gambling.

Sportsbook Sees Heightened Pre-Presidential Race Activity
Sportsbook Sees Heightened Pre-Presidential Race Activity By staffAlthough the 2008 presidential race is still three years and four months away, wagering activity is significant on both the candidate and the projected political parties according to Robert Spencer Anderson, Chief Marketing Officer of London’s Publicly Traded Sportsbook and Casino, www.52bet.com.

Pinnacle Entertainment Opens Casino in Neuquen, Argentina
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced that, on July 27, the Company opened its replacement casino in Neuquen, Argentina. The new Casino Magic Argentina facility includes a larger and much more lavish casino; a major, upscale restaurant; a wine bar; three other casino bars; and a large entertainment venue, located approximately one mile from the former, antiquated leased facility. The project was completed approximately on budget, at US$15 million, and was funded almost entirely with Casino Magic Argentina's cash resources and retained earnings.


Suit Could Reopen Talks About Bingo in Santee
As reported by the Times and Democrat: "The Catawba Indian Nation — which is still seeking authority to open a high-stakes bingo operation in Santee — is preparing to file a lawsuit against the state of South Carolina.