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UK casino plans challenged17 May 2007UNITED KINGDOM -- As reported by the UK Evening Standard: "Casino operators have accused Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell of 'blatant unfairness' in her treatment of existing gaming establishments. "Lawyers representing the British Casino Association (BCA) in the High Court told a judge that if a new wave of casinos went ahead, lost profits could be as much as £120 million a year and old, established operators forced out of business. "The BCA represents the interests of more than 90% of existing British casinos. "...The BCA is challenging the legality of a transitional order made under the 2005 Gambling Act which paved the way for 17 new casinos, including the first Las Vegas-style 'super-casino'. "It is seeking a judicial review at a three-day hearing at London's High Court before Mr Justice Langstaff..." |