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NFL Probing United's Casino Plan

UNITED STATES – As reported by the iTV: "The National Football League have admitted Manchester United's plans to build a casino next to Old Trafford is a 'potential issue' for new owner Malcolm Glazer.

"As owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Glazer is subject to NFL rules which prohibit an ownership interest in a casino and bars all teams and league personnel from having any promotional arrangements with gambling establishments.

"Although American football's governing body is confident the purchase of United itself does not break their regulations on cross-ownership, Old Trafford's joint interest with Las Vegas Sands Corp in building a luxury hotel and casino development could be a problem.

"…The plans for the Trafford Park side of the stadium have been raised with NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue by Shareholders United, a supporter-investor group opposed to Glazer's takeover which has delivered 76% of the club's shares to the American…"

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