Ministers confirm casinos retreat
Press Review 17 November 2004
The government has scaled back plans for dozens of Las Vegas-style casinos across Britain.
Ministers retreat on casino plans
News Article 16 November 2004
Only eight "super casinos" will be built under government gaming plans as ministers bow to pressure.
Jowell backtracks on casinos
Press Review 16 November 2004
Ministers have promised to strictly limit the number of Las Vegas-style casinos opening in Britain.
Casino limit hit by EU law restrictions
Press Review 12 November 2004
The government has been warned that an attempt to limit the number of super-casinos in Britain would breach European laws.
New clash over casino numbers
Press Review 11 November 2004
The Guardian claims that Downing Street is in dispute with two government departments on the size of the cap on mega-casinos.
Treasury told to give up Olympic lottery cash
News Article 9 November 2004
The Treasury is coming under pressure to hand back £340 million of lottery VAT to the London Olympic bid.
Jowell to concede casino limits
Press Review 9 November 2004
The government has attempted to head off opposition to its gaming legislation by signalling it will initially only give the go ahead to six super-sized casinos.
Tories 'will not divert Lottery cash'
News Article 6 November 2004
The government has diverted lottery cash to pay for projects normally funded by the taxpayer, the Conservatives have claimed.
Howard renews attack on casino talks
News Article 5 November 2004
Michael Howard has stepped up his criticism of the government's discussions with casino operators about the implementation of money laundering regulations.
Jones warns of gambling risk to society
Press Review 5 November 2004
Interviewed in the FT, CBI chief Digby Jones warns that the government's plans for casino deregulation risk creating social problems.
Tories slams 'stooges' on gambling committee
Press Review 4 November 2004
Conservatives have accused ministers of trying to steamroller their controversial gambling legislation through the Commons by "packing" the standing committee on the bill with supporters.
Howard attacks 'cover up' of casino talks
News Article 3 November 2004
Michael Howard has attacked the government's plans to deregulate gambling, claiming officials have been involved in secret negotiations.
Labour MPs rebel against Gambling Bill
Press Review 2 November 2004
Labour backbenchers have staged a rebellion against plans to liberalise Britain's gambling laws.
Betting bill open to 'constructive criticism' in committee
News Article 2 November 2004
Labour has been left licking its wounds after a backbench revolt over its plans to liberalise gambling.
Jowell open to 'constructive' gambling changes
News Article 1 November 2004
Tessa Jowell has defended government plans to liberalise gambling laws, but has said she will consider "constructive" suggestions to amend the legislation.
