We’re supposed to be all about the glitz and glam but honestly, we’re like a bunch of grannies gossiping about who’s going out with whom. Hot in the bingo blog world this week is the rumour that the Rank Group, owner of online bingo site Mecca, is in talks with Gala Coral discussing the potential acquisition of Gala’s casino business.
The Rank Group, which also owns Grosvenor Casinos and Bluesq betting firms, is seeking to buy Gala Casinos for a reported £250m. The deal would make the online bingo and casino operator the largest in Britain and accelerate plans to have 45 Grosvenor outlets by the end of 2015, as Gala already owns 24 casinos. There are currently only four Grosvenor casinos inside London. Read more…