Rank to become top dog with purchase of Gala Casinos

Bingo, casino and online gaming company Rank Group has made a conditional agreement to acquire Gala Casinos from Gala Coral Group, making it the largest casino operator in the UK.

Bingo, casino and online gaming company Rank Group has made a conditional agreement to acquire Gala Casinos from Gala Coral Group, making it the largest casino operator in the UK.

The £205m acquisition, which includes 23 casinos in the UK, is to be funded by new three-year bank facilities totalling £175m, together with existing bank facilities.

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