NEW YORK — Rick Tocchet’s role in an illegal gambling ring will keep him out of the NHL until at least next February.Courier News Online – Tocchet’s NHL ban extended until at least next February (Bridgewater Courier News)

LONDON (Thomson Financial) – Dresdner Kleinwort lifted its rating on 888 Holdings to ‘hold’ from ‘sell’, saying recent strong results and positive current trading updates from 888, PartyGaming and Sportingbet have demonstrated the continued strong growth of the online gambling industry.BROKERWATCH 888 raised to ‘hold’ from ‘sell’ by Dresdner Kleinwort (Sharewatch)