Blackpool odds on for new UK Super Casino

In a recent survey on where Londoners would like to see the first UK Spuer Casino built, the results were supprising, the poll showed that Londoners would rather have the new casino built "up north" in the very popular Lancashire sea side resort of Blackpool than on their doorstep at the Millennium Dome.

Over 1000 people were questioned on there thoughts on behalf of the Lancashire resort and according to the survey, 38% said Blackpool was their preferred location, 14% Greenwich, 10% Manchester, 7% Brent, 6% Glasgow, 4% Sheffield, 4% Newcastle and 3% Cardiff. These results will be presented to the UK Casinos Advisory Panel.

A public hearing will be held with in the next few weeks at Blackpool by the government's advisory panel. Hearings have already been held in the other bidding destinations.

Mr Steve Weaver, chief executive for Blackpool Council told the panel, "Blackpool is a resort destination. A regional casino will be the initial and key catalyst to transform the area from a resort in decline into a resort with a world-class offering. Our heritage is in tourism and it is clear from the poll that the public want to come back to Blackpool. The casino will be the catalyst for that transformation."

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