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UK Casino Firms Plan 100 New Casinos

30 May 2005

UNITED KINGDOM – As reported by the UK Guardian: "UK casino firms are rolling out plans to build up to 100 new casinos. Gambling bosses are trying to take advantage of a loophole which could result in a huge number of gambling dens opening on Britain's high streets before the new Gambling Act comes into force.

"Gambling bosses have told The Observer that they want to build so-called 'old-style casinos' with just eight slot machines and £500 jackpots while they wait for new legislation to come into force.

"Up to 100 licences have been lodged with the Gaming Board in recent weeks while the casino industry waits to compete for 17 new licences which will allow casinos to increase floor sizes, slot machines and jackpot prizes.

"…The move will infuriate church groups and those concerned at casino proliferation. In the past two years the number of casinos has climbed by 20 to 141.

"While not all the licence applications will be granted, gambling bosses are confident that they will increase the number of clubs they own…"

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