The East Riding of Yorkshire might not be at the very centre of the world of gambling – we’re certainly not Monte Carlo or Las Vegas (or, nowadays, the emerging gambling epicentre of the world, Macau).
However, there has certainly been a renewed focus on gambling in the north of England since the recent introduction in West Yorkshire of the new super casino in Leeds in the new Victoria Gate complex.
A former retail manager who stole £89,000 from The Deep to fund his gambling addiction has been ordered to pay back more than £60,000 to the charity.
Jason Metcalfe, 45, of Hamlyn Avenue, Hull, stole the cash from two ‘penny press’ machines and put fake refunds through the tills of the gift shop.
Almost unbelievably, poker, the beautiful art of gambling, is considered to be beneficial for the business brain, and here’s why…
Tractor rides, behind the scenes tours and lots more, that is what is on offer today at Beverley Racecourse alongside the horse racing for their Newcomers’ Raceday.
Gambling has become part of modern live and as technology has evolved betting has never been easier. Just by watching TV it seems that you are bomb barded with odds and places where you can bet online and play other games that
The allure of the casino lies in the mystery and intrigue that is often portrayed in the movies; glamorous women, smartly dressed men and lots of money are always part of the scene.
Guys and Dolls has long been one of the great Broadway classics. First performed in 1950, the show was an immediate hit and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Bingo is a game that’s becoming increasingly popular across the UK. More purpose-built bingo halls are opening up every year as the game sheds its traditional image and opens up to a wider group of players, from the traditional audience of the older to the newer younger audience.
Family history is a thriving hobby, with parish registers and census returns offering vital information for those trying to trace their ancestors. Most people are lucky if they have a few old photographs, letters or diaries to go on.
After 48 hours of radio silence, the luckiest Brit in history came forward to claim the £161 million EuroMillions lottery jackpot; that’s definitely one individual who has cause to celebrate in style this weekend. While online bingo games may not have the potential to net you quite the same staggering fortune, the jackpots on offer are not to be sniffed at. After all, who knows? It could be you! Beverley-based…