 Newsletter Signup
Stay informed with the
NEW Casino City Times newsletter! Related Links
|
Gaming News
UK Public 'Opposes Gambling Shake-Up'10 December 2003UK – As reported by the BBC: ``The proposed shake-up in the gambling laws is opposed by more than 90% of the public, according to a survey. ``The Salvation Army, which commissioned the poll, is using the figures to call on the government to rethink the legislation which would lead to the creation of Las Vegas-style "super casinos". ``Blackpool wants to transform itself into the UK's first casino resort, with the council believing it will lead to a transformation in the town's fortunes. ``But the survey said 93% of people believe there are already enough opportunities to gamble and the law should not be relaxed. ``…The survey found several of the specific elements of the proposals are opposed by the public. ``Children would be allowed to play low value fruit machines but 82% say under-18s should not be able to gamble on them…" |