"Analysts expect the UK gambling firms to see better days this year since the last year’s budget was kind of shabby.”

"Having lobbied government powerfully for years over alleged double taxation on bingo incomes the gambling industry is dreadfully hoping Alastair Darling will eliminate VAT on incomes. The currently pay 15% Gross Profits Tax but analysts comment that bingo gambling firms may have to wait a little longer for this to happen.