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Public Rejects Blair's Casino Plans

UK – As reported by the Guardian: "A majority of voters, especially women, are opposed to the government's plans to allow a new generation of mega-casinos to open in Britain, according to a Guardian/ICM poll published today.

"The finding follows Tony Blair's uncompromising defence yesterday of the government's proposed gambling bill, insisting that it is "90% about better regulation, better protection for children" and the removal of existing slot machines from 6,000 high street premises where youngsters now play them.

"Faced with an outcry against a bill widely discussed for several years, the prime minister showed no sign of backing down on what he insisted is unavoidable modernisation - and regulation - of a fast-expanding industry which can also be used to help regenerate resorts such as Blackpool.

"But the ICM survey shows that the prime minister faces an uphill struggle, with only 34% of the public supporting his casino expansion plan against 53% who want to see it halted.

"The poll confirms that Britain remains overwhelmingly a nation of gamblers, with 73% saying they have had a flutter in the past year…"

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