Talks Re-Open Between Rank and Gala Coral

The casino and bingo company Rank expressed an interesting in buying Gala Casinos in March 2012 but talks quickly were left blank after an issue of property leases came into view. However, almost two months later it would seem that talks have re-opened between Rank, who currently own the numerous land based Grosvenor Casinos and Gala Coral who have such names at Mecca Bingo under their belt.

 If this deal from Rank and Gala Coral were to pay off it would mean that Rank would become the leading casino operator in the UK. This would be because not only would Rank own over 30 land-based Grosvenor Casinos which it already does but it would also own the Gala Casino clubs. Therefore it would overtake the current largest UK casino operator Genting. Genting are currently in the lead in the UK as they own 44 land based casinos that operate in various towns and cities throughout the UK.

 No deal has been signed between the two companies as of yet, however it will be interesting to see if Gala Coral were to sign over the Gala Casinos to Rank what changes would be made.

 As there were various issues surrounding the talks between Gala Coral and Rank last time, it might be the case that the second time round each side might come to an agreement quicker, therefore it might be the case that we could be seeing Gala Casinos become part of the Rank Grosvenor Casino chain before we know it.

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Rank Deal with Gala Has Been Cancelled

Rank deal with Gala has been cancelled after owner of Mecca Bingo has walked away from talks over a deal with gambling company Gala Coral that would have created the UK's biggest casino operator. The discussion between Gala Coral and Rank group that took place in January was about to finalise a few days back, unfortunately the £250 million deal between the two giants of gambling industry has been cancelled.

Chief executive of Rank Ian Burke points that proposed terms and conditions don’t deliver any value to shareholders, and Rank will now focus on growing its own business, including opening 12 new Grosvenor Casino sites, which are aimed at younger crowds.

The Gala Coral casino spokesman stresses that their business was not for sale on the first place.  Gala Coral spokesman points: "Our casino business was not for sale when Rank made an unsolicited approach. Now that it is clear that a transaction on terms acceptable to our shareholders cannot be concluded, we are very happy to continue to drive growth from our casinos which are performing very strongly."

This deal would have make Rank as the biggest firm in the sector.

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New Staff at the Newcastle Grosvenor Casino

The Newcastle Grosvenor Casino which is located on St James Boulevard in Newcastle has some brand new trainees that are getting ready to take to the casino floor. The 12 new members of brand new staff the Newcastle Grosvenor Casino have been training for six weeks and after learning all of the casino ropes all are now ready to take control of the gaming tables. 

With help from the local Newcastle paper, The Chronicle Newcastle Grosvenor Casino put an advert in for new staff and had an overwhelming response. Out of all the applications they invited up to 60 for interviews and then this was taken down to the 12 that then started on training to work in the Newcastle Grosvenor Casino. 

George Petre is the manager at Newcastle Grosvenor Casino and he was pleased with the high standard of applicants they received for this job after posting the advert in The Chronicle as it was of a much high quality than they had received they advertised elsewhere. Mr Petre also believes that the 12 new trainees will do a great job when they are out on the Newcastle Grosvenor Casino floor controlling the gaming tables. All of these 12 new members of staff at the casino are aged from 18 up to late 30s and are from all over the North East of England. 

Therefore if you want to see this new members of staff busy at work in their new jobs as croupiers head down to Newcastle Grosvenor Casino.

Things to do at Grosvenor Casino Didsbury

The grand opening of a new Grosvenor Casino Didsbury took place on February 6th 2012. Even though the casino has just been running for a couple of weeks it proves to be successful with a lot of special offers and events for clients.
If you still haven't visited the Grosvenor Casino Didsbury here is a list of things you can do:

23/02/2012
Psychic Night with Gary Dakin.
Check your fortune with a USA psychic Gary Dakin. The tickets for these events are only £15.95 which includes two course meal and gamin tuition.

24/02/2012
Stage performance from Michelle Lawson.
The top artiste – Michelle Lawson will be performing on 24th of February at Grosvenor Casino Didsbury. She is considered as one of the top singer’s in UK, don’t miss that life time chance. You can also get a Casino experience package from only £15.

25/05/2012
Laura Jenkins; Rihanna Tribute
Laura is a wonderful young vocalist and a junior Stars in Their Eyes winner performing a new tribute to Rihanna. Join casino for some great on stage performance and some magical voice. The dinner and show package available from £18.95 includes 3 course meal and gaming tuition.

There are plenty of other events to come at Grosvenor Didsbury Casino in March, follow our block and check for the latest UK Casino News.

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Increase in New Customers at UK Casinos

Rank, which is a British gaming group, has reported this week an increase in pretax profit in the first half of its financial year. This profit comes from increase in new customers at its UK Grosvenor Casinos and also its Mecca Bingo halls. It is always good to see an increase in new players at land based casinos as it shows not all people are staying inside and sticking to playing in online casinos.

The Rank group is 74.5% owned by Malaysia’s Guoco and they announced last month that they are in talks with Gala Coral with the opportunity of gaining some of Gala’s casino business. This possible joint venture could maybe mean that we could see either more Grosvenor Casinos opening or even joint Grosvenor and Gala Casinos opening, who knows!

These new customers at Grosvenor UK Casinos have risen to 762,000 which is a rise of 61,000. Whether people are enjoying their Grosvenor Casino experience and bringing their friends along with them or just trying out a casino for the first time remains to be seen, however it is apparent by this increase in pretax profit that UK Casinos, in particular Grosvenor Casinos are doing well at the moment.

This profit was only reported in the first half of its financial year, therefore we will have to wait and see how well this business does for the second half of the year.

As soon as more news develops on this potential UK Casino investment between Rank and Gala Coral be sure to read it here, at UK Casino News.

Grosvenor Manchester Whitworth Street Casino Closure

Recently we have heard from several casino regulars who are confused about the Grosvenor Casino in Whitworth Street, Manchester. The casino closed for business on 15th January 2012 and there are no plans for it to re-open due to the limited space available at the site.

There are however several casinos in close proximity to the old Grosvenor Whitworth Street site, details of these are below:

Grosvenor Casino George Street (China Town)
35/39 George Street
Manchester M1 4HQ
Tel: 0161 236 7121
Open 24 Hours

Grosvenor Casino Salford RiversideRiverside
Salford, M5 4SW
Tel: 0161 839 0467
Open 24 Hours

Genting Club Manchester (Circus Casino)
110 Portland Street
Manchester
M1 4RL
Tel: 0161 228 0077
Open 24 Hours

Grosvenor G Casino Manchester
Bury New Road
2 Ramsgate Street
Manchester, M8 9SG
Tel: 0161 831 6370
Open 24 Hours

For more casinos in the Manchester area and in the Greater North West area take a look at the casino guide at www.gamble.co.uk

Grosvenor Casino Portsmouth Raises Money for Marie Curie

Raising money for charity is seen as a great way of helping others that are less fortunate than yourself. There are numerous charities in the UK that all specialise in different things, however one cancer charity has definitely struck lucky this week. The cancer charity that has hit the jackpot is Marie Curie Cancer Care and they have been the grateful receivers of a donation from the Portsmouth Grosvenor Casinos.

There are two different Grosvenor Casinos situated in Portsmouth – one on Osborne Road and the other in the Gunwharf Quays area. However, it was staff at the Grosvenor Casino Gunwharf Quays that handed over the impressive donation. In total this land-based Portsmouth Grosvenor Casino had raised an impressive £5,387 and they gave this to the cancer charity today (Thursday 2^nd February 2012).

Staff at the Grosvenor Portsmouth Casino raised this sum of money through various quizzes, different raffles and a range of sponsored activities, one of which include an interesting beard growing challenge.

The general manager at this Grosvenor Casino is Paul Brady and he lost his father to cancer a few years ago, therefore he knows as much as others that have either lost someone to this illness or are in fact suffering from it themselves how important charities like Marie Curie Cancer Care are.

Marie Curie aims to provide cancer suffers with the highest quality of care possible. In addition to that there are also nine Marie Curie Hospices located around the UK all of which provide expert care. To add to that this cancer charity is a leader in research into the best care possible for people with terminal illnesses.

By raising money through various events, this Portsmouth Grosvenor Casino needs to give themselves a well-deserved pat on the back, because without place such as this Grosvenor Casino raising money charities wouldn’t be able to function the way that they do.

To find more information on Grosvenor Portsmouth Casino you can visit gamble.co.uk

Gala Coral Casinos to be Sold

RANK, the owner of Mecca Bingo, is on the brink of buying a number of casinos from Gala Coral.
The £250 million deal would make Rank Britain’s biggest casino operator merging its 35 Grosvenor Casinos with the 24 outlets owned by Gala, Rank has already announced plans to have 45 Grosvenor outlets by 2015 but the deal could speed up the roll-out of its G Casinos which are aimed at a young informal crowed. The sale of the casinos would allow Gala Coral to concentrate on bingo and bookmarking, as well as strengthen its finances amid a net debt figure of £1,3 billion.

Rank is listed on the London Stock Exchange but is mainly owned by Guoco – the investment vehicle of Malaysian billionaire Quek Leng Chan. A deal could be completed before the company’s interim results on February 9.

In the meantime you can read the Coral Casino review at gamble.co.uk

Grosvenor Casinos are Investing in their Future

The casino giants that are Grosvenor Casinos have announced that they are investing in their future. The way this company plan to do this is through the opening of 45 land based casinos by 2015. Grosvenor Casino, which is the second largest casino operator in the UK, has decided to expand its company based on the success it had in 2011.


Grosvenor G Casinos have numerous members through both its on and offline casinos and it is hopeful that it can keep up the momentum in 2012. As this company is building its future, the managing director Phil Urban is optimistic that even though the economic backdrop is tough a number of people are discovering the possibilities that casino gaming has on offer.

Phil Urban said: “2012 will be the year in which Grosvenor Casinos moves to a cross-channel branded approach.

“We also have further investment planned across the business for this year and this includes two new Grosvenor G Casinos.”

There are currently 39 land-based Grosvenor G Casinos and with the addition of more over the next three years, it may seem that more and more people will become familiar with the Grosvenor brand.

Already many members go to a Grosvenor Casino and they are given the chance to enjoy all the casino games available, along with other facilities such as stylish bars and restaurants, along with fantastic entertainment.

These new additions to the Grosvenor Casino brand mean that sometime soon you may see a brand new casino open in a town near you (that’s if there isn’t already a Grosvenor Casino there)!

To find our more about Grosvenor Casinos visit gamble.co.uk

Grosvenor G Casino New Brighton Opening in May 2012

Grosvenor G Casino is a big name in the casino industry and later on in this year it is set to open up a brand new Wirral based casino in New Brighton. This company already has 38 land based casinos operating across the UK so this new Grosvenor Casino in New Brighton will bump up the list by one to 39. This new casino will open its doors to the public in May 2012, meaning that players don’t have to wait long until they can start to enjoy the brand new facilities that will be on offer at Grosvenor G Casino New Brighton.

Currently, the nearest Grosvenor G Casino to Brighton is situated in Portsmouth, so it makes sense to open one in Brighton itself. This new Grosvenor Casino in New Brighton will have many facilities and services on offer and these include:

•  Poker Room


• Jackpots Slots


• Live Sports


• Restaurants


• Bars


• Disabled Facilities and Parking

To help their customers great the best casino experience possible Grosvenor G Casino all offer various casino experience packages to customers. These packages include things like a Straight Flush experience where players who are new can pay to eat and drink at the bar then try their beginners luck at the tables and on the slots. Also players can pay to have the Full House experience where they can eat and drink and then play with tuition from an expert host.

The new Grosvenor G Casino in New Brighton will open in just four months’ time, however if you can’t wait till then visit the Grosvenor G Casino website for a full list of its land based casinos, or alternatively you can play in their virtual casino online.

We will bring you a review on this casino as soon as it opens, meanwhile you can check the Grosvenor casino review at gamble.co.uk

Grosvenor Casinos 2012

There are a lot of changes happening at Grosvenor Casinos during 2012 with the introduction of several new UK Casinos along with the continued refurbishment of many of their existing casino locations. Just a small selection of what is to come during 2012 is shown below:

Grosvenor G Casino Didsbury - Recruitment is almost complete for this fantastic new South Manchester Casino with the doors due to open to the public in early 2012. The new casino boasts the usual mix of gaming and entertainment that we  have come to expect from the Grosvenor G Brand.

Grosvenor G Casino New Brighton - This all new Wirral casino is due to open in May 2012 at Marine Point. Although little has been revealed about this fantastic new location there is a lot of expectation from local casino fans and casual gamers alike. You can find out more information about Grosvenor New Brighton here.

Grosvenor Casino Southampton - There is a promotion running from 1st – 26th January 2012 where 1 luck player will be awarded 1 million play points on January 27th in a free prize draw. More details at Grosvenor Casino Southampton

As we get details on more events taking place during 2012 we will update our news blog so make sure you check back at http://ukcasinonews.wordpress.com/category/real-casinos/grosvenor-casinos/ for the latest info.

Grosvenor Casino Didsbury - Grand Opening 2012

The New Year has begun; the New Year brings new events, new promotions and new casinos as well. Speaking of new casinos, it is now just a matter of time before the grand opening of the new Grosvenor Casino Didsbury, which is located in the South from Manchester centre. Grosvenor G Casino network currently operates in 28 cities all over England, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Leeds and many others with a total amount of 38 casinos.

So the new Grosvenor Casino in Didsbury will be the 39th Casinos in the Grosvenor G network. It is still unclear when the grand opening will take place. The officials claim that the grand opening is set for the first quarter of 2012.
You can find some addition information about Grosvenor Casino in London on gamble.co.uk

Christmas at the Grosvenor Riverside Casino

Do you fancy doing something different this Christmas? Well look no further than the Grosvenor Riverside Casino as they have a Christmas party planned you won’t want to miss.

Earlier this week the Grosvenor Riverside Casino in Salford opened its casino doors again after it closed for refurbishment, and now it is offering all players the chance to celebrate Christmas with them. Grosvenor is a huge name in the casino world as it has 39 land based casinos operating throughout the U.K. The Grosvenor Casino Salford, which is situated on the Riverside, is the perfect place for all people to enjoy some classic casinos games, and it refurbishment has meant that it is now a great place for all players to either start or end the night at.

Its location (on the outskirts on Manchester) means that if you are thinking of going somewhere slightly different over the Christmas period then this Grosvenor Riverside Casino is a must for you. Christmas at the Grosvenor Casino consists of all people enjoying the party atmosphere whether they want to play some games or not. The Christmas party package at the Riverside Casino includes a great three course Christmas meal with coffee and mince pies, gaming tuition for those who feel they might need some extra help and then finally a free £5 gaming chip to get people started.

However, that package isn’t for everyone, so if you feel you would like a different Christmas Party at the Grosvenor Riverside Casino then there is also the option of having a Christmas buffet and also a drinks reception which includes Champagne and cocktails.

If the sound of celebrating Christmas at this land based casino appeals to you then all you need to do is download a booking form from the Grosvenor Riverside Casino website, fill in the form then send it back, and before you know it you could be having some festive fun at the Grosvenor Casino in Salford!

Grosvenor Salford Riverside unveil their all new Casino

Grosvenor Salford Riverside will reveal their new redecorated casino today. The newly refurbished casino will include a stylish bar, a contemporary dining experience, dedicated slot machine rooms and other high-end facilities. You have a chance to be one of the first people to experience the thrill of gaming and fantastic live events in the all new Casino.

The party starts at 19.00 on 14^th of December and you will be greeted with a glass of Champagne and canapes by a group of  Vegas Showgirls bought in for the evening. You can also bring your friends for some spectacular entertainment.

Grosvenor Riverside Casino offers:

• Live Poker events


• A Wide range or delicious a meals in the restaurant


• Late Bar with your favourite tipples


• Low and Hi stakes Gaming – you can try your luck and learn how to play in a safe and exciting environment


• Jackpot Slots – £4,000 Jackpot slot games including a wide range of Progressive jackpots


• 24 Hours availability


• Reward system – you will receive points on your reward card every time you eat drink or play.

Don’t miss the opening of the new Grosvenor Salford Riverside Casino, near Manchester.

Grosvenor Casino Didsbury - Countdown to 2012

It is not long now till the brand new Grosvenor Casino Didsbury will open its doors for players in Manchester. The grand opening is set for the beginning of 2012, but no specific date has been set. The Casino itself is located near East Didsbury Rail in the Virgin Active Manchester complex on Kingsway road.

The new Grosvenor Didsbury will include bars, disabled facilities, live sports, £4,000 jackpot slots, live poker rooms, restaurants as well as on-site parking and smoking facilities.

It is still unclear which celebrity will be invited for the grand opening of the casino. The position is pretty much open for everyone.  It could be Misha B – a recent Manchester based sensation from the X-Factor, Simon Gregson also known as Steve McDonald from Coronation Street or it could even be Michael Carrick – a midfield player from Manchester United. Time will tell who the big celebrity will be but you can be sure that it will be a big event with many local celebrities wanting to be associated with the new Grosvenor G Casino in Didsbury.

Grosvenor Didsbury set to Launch new Casino in Early 2012

The well-known name that is Grosvenor Casinos is going to open a brand new Grosvenor G Casino in Didsbury in early 2012.

Going into a casino to have a fun out night is something has been happening for years and years but with the progression of online casinos some people prefer to stay in and play online. It seems though that Grosvenor are managing to buck this online trend by investing heavily in their land based casinos. Currently undergoing a multi-million pound development this casino will be opening in Didsbury, South Manchester and will create a large number of job opportunities in the area.

When this new casino opens it will be available open to players from midday to 6am, so whenever you feel the urge to play a few games of poker, roulette or blackjack or try your luck on the slots this casino will be open. In addition to that it will have secure free parking, the most current slot machines and great electronic gaming.

Further to that, Grosvenor Didsbury will offer all of its customers a top notch in house dining experience. They will have a superb cocktail bar which will be competitively priced, a casual restaurant and live entertainment will be available to watch on most nights.

On hand at the casino will be live poker and all membership to this casino will be free after a simple registration process. Offering much more than the average casino this is definitely going to bring something new to the Didsbury area for both casual casino players and professionals alike.

For more information on North West casinos look at the list of Grosvenor Casinos on gamble.co.uk

Grosvenor Casino to Install New Anti-Cheat System

One of the best UK online and land based casinos is set to install a new system which will catch out cheats who try and trick casinos on the roulette table.

Cheating in land based casinos has been a problem since the days when gambling first came around. However people trying to trick casinos may soon become caught out quicker than they thought. One of the more well-known land based casinos the Grosvenor Casino – which also has an online gaming website is set to install a new cheat system in which aims to catch out the customers who dare to cheat at the roulette table and alert the croupier.

Cheating at the roulette table is classed as one of the more accessible casino games to cheat in. This is because normally players can place their bests usually after the ‘last bets’ has been called. Placing bets at this late stage is advantageous to the player because as the ball comes to a stop it becomes much easier to predict where the ball will land. Normally this takes place in pairs with one player distracting the croupier while the other player places the bets.

This new cheat system to be used by the major UK chain Grosvenor Casino will consist of software being installed in the CCTV cameras that already exist in the casinos. Obviously the aim is to stop cheating and the software helps that happen by using the video feed from the roulette wheel to decide when the call for ‘last bets’ needs to be said. Following that it will then detect when a hand will enter the betting area and place a chip on the board.

Although other cheat systems have been introduced some of these have dropped by the waist line. However this new system sets to be different because it uses the existing CCTV network rather than bringing in a new system so therefore it is attracting to casino companies.