Vanderbilt Television News Archive

ABC Evening News for Monday, Oct 05, 1981


Headline: London / Playboy Casinos

Abstract:

(Studio) Playboy casinos in London, England, reported losing their gambling licenses; details given.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings

(NYC) Implications of British court decision for Hugh Hefner's empire considered; details of Playboy financial status outlined. [England chairperson for Playboy, Sir John TREACHER - notes importance of British casinos to Playboy enterprises.] Possible impact on Playboy's facilities in Atlantic City, New Jersey, noted. [Stk. market analyst Tony HOFFMAN - acknowledges possibility of New Jersey authorities being influenced by British court decision.] "Playboy" said losing sales to competitors in recent years [HOFFMAN - comments.]
REPORTER: Dan Cordtz

Begin Time:05:37:30 pm
End Time:05:39:40 pm
TVN Record Number:68758
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