Online casino planned for Ryanair flights

Ryanair is set to launch an online casino that will operate in tandem with a new in-flight entertainment service. The facility is designed to give a further boost to the airline's fast-growing ancillary revenues.

The airline is believed to be finalising plans to launch a virtual casino on its Ryanair.com website before Christmas. The move into gaming is an attempt by Ryanair to leverage off the phenomenal success of the website.

Chief executive ...