BINGO group Gala is linking up with US operator Harrah's to open eight mega-casinos across the country in a move designed to cash-in on the deregulation of the UK's gaming industry.

The joint venture will see Gala and Harrah's invest up to £600m to develop a new segment of the UK's fast-modernising gambling market.

The casinos will be branded Gala but will use Harrah's experience of operating gambling facilities in the US.