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UK small casino plan unchanged13 July 2007LONDON, England -- As reported by Reuters: "Prime Minister Gordon Brown is reflecting on plans to build a Las Vegas-style supercasino in Manchester, his spokesman said on Thursday, after Brown sparked fury among casino supporters by backing away from the proposal. "Brown told parliament on Wednesday that there may be better ways to encourage economic growth in Manchester than building a gambling centre and a government source told Reuters the supercasino plan was close to being shelved. "...The spokesman said plans to build 16 smaller casinos would be respected. "...Since his comments, Brown has held talks with representatives from Manchester, the spokesman said, including members of parliament for the area who were infuriated by the prime minister's comments..." |