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Rank Plc. to Invest in UK Casino Gambling Online

Rank Group Plc, the large London-based entrepreneurial firm, is preparing to step up its online presence in the casino gambling industry. As part of this strategy, they are in the talks to sell their DVD business, Deluxe Media, which is one of the largest in the world. The company is also planning to lobby Parliament to loosen some of the regulations the new UK gambling bill imposes on existing casino operators.

According to spokesperson David Boden, The legislation that will be going into effect soon is partial towards new casino operators entering the business, and imposes tougher constraints on established casino businesses. However, it seems the current legislation will remain for the time being.

Rank is undoubtedly trying to save every pound possible, for the company reported a year-end loss for 2004, owing much of the decline to one-time selling costs exceeding 233 million pounds. The current value market for the company as a whole is US$3.1 billion, a 15% decline from the previous year, and a 3.4% decrease in share value.

However, Rank is felling optimistic, defending the loss by passing it as necessary for the sale of Deluxe Media, which will ultimately payoff as a smart investment – And that investment is a stronger presence in the $3.8 billion UK online casino gambling industry, which Rank has already begun venturing into. Players should expect to see a horde of casino online establishments from Rank Plc. in near times.

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