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| Think tank backs Blackpool casino | |
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| Britain's first super-casino should be built in Blackpool, according to an independent think tank. | |
| The Centre for Cities said the resort was the area most likely to benefit from the potential regeneration boost the casino would bring. | The Centre for Cities said the resort was the area most likely to benefit from the potential regeneration boost the casino would bring. |
| But the group - part of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) - warned the policy is untested and is not guaranteed to succeed. | But the group - part of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) - warned the policy is untested and is not guaranteed to succeed. |
| Blackpool and Greenwich are thought to be frontrunners for the licence. | Blackpool and Greenwich are thought to be frontrunners for the licence. |
| Researchers said the super-casino would be good for the Blackpool economy, with the number of tourists visiting dropping by 1.5% to 2% each year. | Researchers said the super-casino would be good for the Blackpool economy, with the number of tourists visiting dropping by 1.5% to 2% each year. |
| We think Blackpool deserves to win Max NathanCentre for Cities | We think Blackpool deserves to win Max NathanCentre for Cities |
| By contrast, they said Greenwich stood to gain almost 8,000 jobs as a result of the 2012 Olympics and had a variety of other regeneration options. | By contrast, they said Greenwich stood to gain almost 8,000 jobs as a result of the 2012 Olympics and had a variety of other regeneration options. |
| Despite the regeneration benefits, the research unit said the government's own evidence suggested the super-casino was likely to deliver mixed results. | Despite the regeneration benefits, the research unit said the government's own evidence suggested the super-casino was likely to deliver mixed results. |
| It warned that it could drain money away from local non-gambling businesses and lead to an increase in problem gambling. | It warned that it could drain money away from local non-gambling businesses and lead to an increase in problem gambling. |
| Max Nathan, senior researcher at the Centre for Cities, said: "We think Blackpool deserves to win. | Max Nathan, senior researcher at the Centre for Cities, said: "We think Blackpool deserves to win. |
| "But getting a super-casino is not like winning the jackpot - the super casino will not deliver a magical transformation to the winning area." | "But getting a super-casino is not like winning the jackpot - the super casino will not deliver a magical transformation to the winning area." |
| Mr Nathan warned that the winning bidder must link local people to the jobs created by the casino, and take steps to deal with any social costs. | Mr Nathan warned that the winning bidder must link local people to the jobs created by the casino, and take steps to deal with any social costs. |
| The Casino Advisory Panel is set to reveal its chosen location for the regional casino - or super-casino - on Tuesday. | The Casino Advisory Panel is set to reveal its chosen location for the regional casino - or super-casino - on Tuesday. |
| The super casino will be the only venue in the UK permitted to have up to 1,250 unlimited jackpot gaming machines. | The super casino will be the only venue in the UK permitted to have up to 1,250 unlimited jackpot gaming machines. |
| Glasgow, Newcastle, Cardiff, Sheffield and Manchester are also bidding for the licence. | Glasgow, Newcastle, Cardiff, Sheffield and Manchester are also bidding for the licence. |