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| Author: | Tomkinson, M. |
| Title: | Gentlemen and players *LEISURE INVESTMENTS |
| Journal: | Business
1989 : AUG, p. 83-87 |
| Index terms: | GAMBLING INDUSTRY LEISURE INDUSTRY RISK PROPERTY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Review of the expansion of Leisure Investments, involving the purchase of businesses in London by the Forsyth brothers. Pre-tax profits. Acquisitions. Casino business. Background of the two brothers and their interests. Plans for the first UK all-weather racecourse. Amusement arcade business. Need to be granted a casino licence. Drop in amount gambled in London. Crockford's management buy-in, and those involved. Competition. Money for acquisitions. Mobility of top management. Gaming Board inquiry. |
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