In October 2005 Gala Group merged with Coral Eurobet in a deal that created Europe’s pre-eminent integrated betting and gaming group with strong market positions in licensed betting shops, bingo clubs and casinos and a high quality multimedia offering. The Group focuses on high volume and low stake gambling. It operates almost 1600 licensed betting offices, 147 bingo clubs, 27 casinos, 2 Greyhound stadia, a UK telephone betting business and a thriving online gambling business. In addition, the Group is active in exploring opportunities in the international market.

Starbucks Corporation engages in the purchase, roasting, and sale of whole bean coffees worldwide. It offers brewed coffees, Italian-style espresso beverages, cold blended beverages, various complementary food items, and a selection of premium teas, as well as beverage-related accessories and equipment, through its retail stores. Starbucks Corp. also licenses its trademark through other channels, such as licensed retail stores, as well as through certain of its licensees and equity investees. In addition, Starbucks Corporation produces and sells ready-to-drink beverages, which include bottled beverages, espresso drinks, chilled cup coffees, and ice creams.

The business might be dicey but things couldn't be better for Midwest Game Supply. Midwest Game Supply Co. manufactures and distributes casino quality table game equipment including dice, wool and synthetic layouts, chips, chairs, and the multitude of accessories used by dealers and players of poker, blackjack, roulette, and craps. Midwest Game Supply Co. distribution services provide everything necessary for the gaming floor of a casino, from chip spacers to slot machines. Midwest Game Supply Co. sells more than 50,000 pairs a month of its signature product, "Certified Perfects" dice, serving casinos across the US. Midwest Game Supply Co. was founded in 1945 by John (Mac) McMenamy who sold the company to Chuck and Linda Sohm in 1986.

The Detroit Red Wings are flying high in the National Hockey League. Founded in 1926, the team is one of the most successful franchises in NHL history with 11 Stanley Cup championships (the last in 2008). Detroit has been a perennial playoff contender for more than a decade and regularly draws packed houses at Joe Louis Arena. Its roster has boasted such Hall of Fame players as Jack Adams, Gordie Howe, Terry Sawchuk, and "Black" Jack Stewart. Mike and Marian Ilitch bought the team in 1982 and run the franchise through their holding company, Ilitch Holdings. The Ilitch family also owns the Detroit Tigers and pizza chain Little Caesar.

Los Angeles' other baseball team actually resides in Anaheim, California. Angels Baseball owns and operates the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim professional baseball franchise. The team, originally owned by cowboy actor Gene Autry, joined Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1960 and has boasted such Hall of Fame talent as Rod Carew and Nolan Ryan. However, Angels fans had to wait until 2002 for the team to win its first American League pennant and World Series title. Phoenix businessman Arturo Moreno, who has owned the team since 2003, was the first Hispanic to own a major sports franchise in the US.

Fogo de Chao Churrascaria operates a chain of about 20 restaurants across the US and in Brazil specializing in Brazilian-style churrasco, a traditional way of slow roasting meat. Customers at Fogo de Chao (pronounced fo-go dèe shoun) can help themselves from unlimited servings of meat from the gaúcho chefs, who keep bringing food until guests turn over their serving card from green to red. Brothers Arri and Jair Coser opened their first Fogo de Chao in Brazil in 1979 and exported the concept to the US in 1997. Fogo de Chao Churrascaria (Holding) LLC is backed by Brazilian investment firm GP Investimentos.

Lucky Gaming is a leading supplier of refurbished used gambling supplies such as slot and video poker machines, card tables, parts, and accessories. It also distributes equipment for security systems, including cameras and monitoring equipment. Lucky Gaming serves customers throughout the US, as well as in such international markets as Africa, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico.

Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group (HCRG), led by Grant DePorter, has proven to be one of Chicago’s most dynamic and successful restaurant management companies. The enterprise currently operates eight restaurants and an off-premise catering company. HCRG opened its first restaurant, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse in Chicago’s River North neighborhood in 1987. The restaurant has since become a Chicago legend, and now offers additional locations in Rosemont and Lombard. Also located in Lombard, adjacent to Harry Caray’s, is Holy Mackerel!, HCRG’s fresh seafood concept. In 2008, HCRG found a long-awaited home in Wrigleyville, when it opened Harry Caray’s Tavern, a more casual version of the original Harry Caray’s. HCRG expanded its presence in Wrigleyville in 2009 with the opening of the Captain Morgan Club at Wrigley Field. A second Harry Caray's Tavern opened on Navy Pier in March 2010.

Sandals Resorts International was founded in 1981. Sandals Resorts International owns and operates resorts in Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua, and the Bahamas. Its resorts offer various amenities, including rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, and a spa, as well as provides personal butter services, offshore island adventure, adventure tours, scuba diving, water sports, golf, land sports, airport transfers, gourmet dining, and nightly entertainment services. Sandals Resorts company’s resorts also provide various packages for weddings, honeymoons, vow renewals, and wedding groups. In addition, it offers beaches backpacks, bucket hats, women’s sandals, and wedding items online.

You might say this company knows to stay out of the rough. American Golf Corporation (AGC) is one of the largest golf course management firms in the world with more than 110 public, private, and resort properties in more than 25 states. Its portfolio of courses includes such country clubs as The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge (Monroe, New York), Oakhurst Country Club (Clayton, California), and Palm Valley Country Club (Palm Desert, California). The company also runs the American Golf Foundation, which helps promote the game through charity and education. AGC is owned by investment firms Goldman Sachs and Starwood Capital.American Golf Corporation is the world's largest golf course management company. The company runs over 300 golf courses across the United States and in Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Its courses include municipal and public courses as well as private courses and country clubs. About half of American Golf's courses are owned by a sister company, National Golf Properties, Inc. National Golf Properties is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT). Both companies are chaired by David G. Price. Price also owns a substantial stake in both companies. American Golf has a charitable arm as well, the American Golf Foundation. This nonprofit group endeavors to promote the game of golf particularly among women, young people, and poor or disadvantaged families. Increasing the popularity and accessibility of the sport is one of the goals of American Golf Corporation.

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