Victor Chandler Considers Options As UK Government Mulls New Tax Regime,

Sports betting and gaming entrepreneur Victor Chandler, head of the Victor Chandler Group, has said that he would consider relocating his Gibraltar-based gambling operation back to the United Kingdom if the UK government introduces a favourable tax regime as part of its shake-up of the country’s gambling regulatory framework.

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Fri, November 18th, 2005

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Casino gambling facts:

  • Riverboat Gaming Has Captured 20% of the Casino Market Share. Mississippi now has more gambling square footage than Atlantic City.
  • Catholics were found to be more likely to gamble than Protestants and other religious groups. Catholics were also found to be less likely to disapprove of gambling than other religious groups.
  • The first World Series of Poker was held in downtown Las Vegas at the Horseshoe Casino back in 1970. Then owner of the Horseshoe Jack Binion, hosted the very first one and has agreed to host upcoming World Series of Poker Tournament Circuit. Jack Binion said that is purely honorary and plans on doing other types deals and events in the future.
  • In 1978, New Jersey became the second state to legalize casino gambling in an attempt to revitalize the rundown resort area of Atlantic City. The legalization was restricted only to Atlantic City.