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British builder cements future with lotto win
A self-employed builder now has the firm foundations for a successful future, after banking a £3m share of last Saturday's Lotto Double Rollover jackpot.
World gambling revenue to reach $155bn by 2012
Global gambling revenue will exceed $150bn annually by 2012, a PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP report suggests.
'Surprise' over gambling figures
The internet and other new forms of gambling have not led to an increase in people having a bet in the UK, a report has found.
Lottery luck for Plymouth bride and groom
A recently-married Plymouth couple are now looking forward to a lifetime of happiness without a single financial 'hitch' - after winning a £1.75m share of the National Lottery jackpot on Saturday 10 May.
British chef cooks up a lotto win
A British chef is now at the top table enjoying a whopping £2,6m serving of the jackpot - after he matched all six numbers in last Saturday's lottery draw.
Dying man wins bet to stay alive
A terminally-ill man in Britain has collected a whopping £5,000 after betting he would stay alive.
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 Lottery luck for Plymouth bride and groomA recently-married Plymouth couple are now looking forward to a lifetime of happiness without a single financial 'hitch' - after winning a £1.75m share of the National Lottery jackpot on Saturday 10 May. |
 Woman wins £639,000 playing bingoA part-time hospital admin assistant from Newton Poppleford has won more than £639,000 on the National Bingo Game's Platinum Jackpot play-off. |
 Casino plan hits jackpotA seaside resort in the Westcountry has been told it will be able to build a casino that can house 80 gaming machines with jackpots of £4,000. |
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Jamaica supports controversial casino plan
The Jamaican government has confirmed its support for gambling in casinos to be legalised.
Karen is the cream of Liverpool
Karen Dennett made a winning debut on the Betfred Ladies Poker Tour at the second leg of this year's event in Liverpool.
McGranaghan bookies in £19m sale
The McGranaghan Racing chain of bookmakers in Northern Ireland has been bought by Paddy Power in a deal worth £19m.
Smoking ban hurts Rank
The UK-wide smoking ban is affecting the profitability of a leading British gaming company.
'Biggest ever' bingo jackpot won in Scotland
A mother-of-four has become a millionaire after scooping what is claimed to be the world's largest bingo win.
Ladbrokes snaps up Eastwood in £135m deal
Gambling group Ladbrokes has bought Eastwood Bookmakers, Northern Ireland's largest bookmaker, for around £135m.
British poker playing is on a roll
The chips are anything but down for British poker as research shows that nearly a quarter of British adults have played poker in the last year alone.
Boom in mobile gambling
The global mobile gambling market will remain strong, despite legal barriers to its development in the US, a report predicts.
Casino plan hits jackpot
A seaside resort in the Westcountry has been told it will be able to build a casino that can house 80 gaming machines with jackpots of £4,000.
Poker boosts Partygaming sales
Online gaming firm Partygaming has unveiled a 49 per cent surge in second-quarter revenues, exceeding company expectations.
Boom in online gambling
Online gambling will continue to prosper in the UK, a new report has revealed.
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Lifetime bet wins UK punter £1,000
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