LONDON -- As reported by Timesonline.uk.co and Ladbrokes.com: "Ladbrokes, Britain's biggest bookmaker, returns to the casino industry after a gap of more than five years when it opens the Ladbrokes
Artist's rendering of Ladbrokes casino floor. Casino and Sports Bar at the London Paddington Hilton hotel tomorrow.
"The opening of the £5 million venture comes at a time of heightened speculation that Ladbrokes, which recently sold its Hilton International hotels arm for £3.3 billion, is actively seeking acquisitions in both the casino and betting arenas.
"Sources say that the group has been monitoring the proposed merger between Stanley Leisure and London Clubs International, possibly with a view to making a bid for LCI. Some analysts believe that Ladbrokes, which sold its casino arm to Gala Group in 2001, may wait until the merger is completed before launching a bid for the enlarged company
"The main entrance to the land-based casino will be situated at the corner of Praed Street and Eastbourne Terrace, ideally located for both local residents and visitors to the area. There is also an entrance directly from the hotel lobby (see the map below for more details).| For a comfortable and stylish environment with a subtle touch of glitz, visit the new Ladbrokes Casino and Sports Bar in the heart of London. |
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