RNS Number:7761J
Arena Leisure PLC
02 October 2006


2 October 2006

                                 ARENA LEISURE PLC

                         Statement with regard to the Tote

Arena Leisure Plc ("Arena"), the UK's largest operator of horseracing fixtures, 
confirms that the Department For Culture, Media and Sport has rejected the offer 
to acquire the Tote contained within the expression of interest submitted by a 
racing industry consortium of which Arena formed a part.

Mark Elliott, Arena's Chief Executive, said today:

"We thought that the offer was a realistic one and so we are disappointed that 
it was rejected.  However, Arena has always been very clear in its attitude to 
acquisitions, stating that, at this stage in our development, they are likely 
to be opportunistic in their nature.

"We can now concentrate on realising the many exciting revenue enhancing 
development opportunities that are available on our racecourses and delivering 
a high quality experience to our customers."

                                     - ends-

For further information please contact:

Mark Elliott, Chief Executive
Arena Leisure Plc                                             Tel: 020-7495-2277
                                             e-mail: contact@arenaleisureplc.com

David Rydell/Geoff Callow
Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial                          Tel: 020-7861-3232



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