The UK Super Casino goes to....

[Simmo!]

Manchester Now that was a surprise. Better than Blackpool IMO but not as handy as the Dome...err...O2

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6312707.stm

Interesting the BBC files the story under "politics"

[vinylweatherman]

I read it.
Seems placing the casino in the POOREST area of Manchester was better than Blackpool or the Dome, as it's location puts it in easy reach of 3 Million potential gamblers .
Surely, it would have been better to place it where it was easily accessed by a lot of RICH people

Manchester needs to ensure the motorway network goes straight to it, and easily - I can't imagine high rollers wanting to drive through deprived parts of Manchester in their BMW's and Rollers to get there, let alone PARK!

[Simmo!]

Originally Posted by vinylweatherman

I read it.
Seems placing the casino in the POOREST area of Manchester was better than Blackpool or the Dome, as it's location puts it in easy reach of 3 Million potential gamblers .
Surely, it would have been better to place it where it was easily accessed by a lot of RICH people

Manchester needs to ensure the motorway network goes straight to it, and easily - I can't imagine high rollers wanting to drive through deprived parts of Manchester in their BMW's and Rollers to get there, let alone PARK!

That was the first thing trhat crossed my mind. regenerate the area THEN I'll visit I know Withenshawe from days of old and if the area is like that, it ain't pretty

[cheekymonkey]

It's all very exciting isn't it.

Originally, one of the options was going to be the Wembley Stadium complex. I am a bit gutted as I am a stones throw from there - oh well.

Never been to Manchester in my life, but I have probably have a reason to now!

Any idea how long it will take to build and be up and running?

[Slotster!]

This is *fantastic* news...

Manchester have always done things better than anywhere else... Football, Music... Now casino's!

East Manchester in January, right next to the City ground, on the outskirts of Openshaw and Beswick (think "Shameless") - it'll be just like Vegas

[cheekymonkey]

Originally Posted by Slotster!

This is *fantastic* news...

Manchester have always done things better than anywhere else... Football, Music... Now casino's!

East Manchester in January, right next to the City ground, on the outskirts of Openshaw and Beswick (think "Shameless") - it'll be just like Vegas

Yeah - f**k Vegas.

Manchester rocks man - lol!!!

[cheekymonkey]

Originally Posted by cheekymonkey

Manchester rocks man - lol!!!

Apart from the football bit actually.

Arsenal rock on that one! Jeez, I'd get shot if my mates heard me say MU or MC rocks!!!

[Beekeeper]

This is a big surprise as most of the press thought the Dome had it stitched up. I wonder how long it will be before the licencing procedures are relaxed and Blackpool and the Dome get permission as well?

[Simmo!]

Originally Posted by cheekymonkey

Apart from the football bit actually.

Arsenal rock on that one!

Yeah 1-0 and 2-1 says he's right

Originally Posted by Beekeeper

I wonder how long it will be before the licencing procedures are relaxed and Blackpool and the Dome get permission as well?

Blackpool are (should be!) gutted and are talking about fighting it: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/l...re/6312949.stm. Sensible as it will pretty much guarantee them a future one as you suggest. Only a question of time.

Originally Posted by BBC Interviewee

I have always wanted to visit Las Vegas but now it will be on my doorstep

That's like saying "I don't need to support Arsenal now, someone gave me a Spurs season ticket"

[cheekymonkey]

Originally Posted by Simmo!

Yeah 1-0 and 2-1 says he's right

Oh - was that a double we did over them this season? Oh so it was - lol.

Originally Posted by Simmo!

That's like saying "I don't need to support Arsenal now, someone gave me a Spurs season ticket"

Seriously though. I wonder how many years it will take. I reckon about 3? Am I way out?