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Prescott's Friend Leads Race for First Super Casino

"The announcement will raise fresh questions over John Prescott's links with Philip Anschutz, the billionaire developer of the Greenwich site.

"Mr Anschutz hopes to open a gambling complex at the Dome, which is seen as critical to its successful development as a concert arena. He received a boost yesterday as the Government's Casino Advisory Panel said the Dome was its initial favourite to host the super-casino.

"Proposed venues were judged on eight criteria, including community benefits and social impact, each with a maximum possible mark of 10.

"The Dome came top of the super-casino shortlist, with 67 points, followed by venues in Glasgow, with 66, Blackpool, with 65, and Sheffield, with 62. Brent and Newcastle were both awarded 58 points, followed by Cardiff and Manchester, both with 57.

"The panel, which includes senior planners and business leaders, will make its final recommendation to the Government by the end of the year following a further round of judging..."

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