Acquisition update

Rank Group PLC
28 January 2003


ACQUISITION OF BLUE SQUARE COMPLETED

On 20th January, 2003 The Rank Group Plc ('Rank') announced an agreement to
purchase Blue Square Limited, one of the UK's leading internet and telephone
betting businesses. Rank is pleased to announce that the acquisition has now
been completed.

Enquiries:
The Rank Group Plc
Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations                     020 7535 8000

Press enquiries:
The Maitland Consultancy
Suzanne Bartch                                                     020 7379 5151



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