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Manchester United May Build Supercasino

UNITED KINGDOM – As reported by the UK Times: "Manchester United, confirmed this week as the richest football club in the world, announced today that it is in talks over the possibility of further boosting its income by building a supercasino at its Old Trafford ground.

"A United States-based casino operator has approached the club to discuss plans to build a giant gambling venue. The operator is believed to be Las Vegas Sands, which owns the giant Venetian Hotel on the Las Vegas strip.

"…A casino at Old Trafford could house up to 1,250 slot machines with unlimited stake and prize money under controversial Government plans to liberalise the gambling laws.

"It would also boost United's income, which is being threatened by a fall-off in previously lucrative television rights. Any potential partner would see Manchester United's brand, global fan-base and 67,000 home game regulars, as a prime assets.

"…If the Government's Gambling Bill becomes law, the first supercasino could be built in Britain by 2008. A casino company would probably rent a piece of land from the club on which to build a casino. It would not be attached to the stadium. Leeds United have already announced similar plans for their Elland Road ground, while Manchester City are also in talks…"

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