Blackpool Casinos and Blackpool Gambling - United Kingdom

Expert to explain super-casino choice

International News Brief: Prof .Stephen Crow, chairman of the Casino Advisory Panel, has been invited to explain the recommendation of Manchester as the preferred site for the UK's first Las Vegas-style gambling mecca. (read more)

Clubgoers support Blackpool's super-casino dream

International News Brief: Clubgoers at some of the resort's most famous venues about Blackpool are signing a petition to back the resort town’s supercasino dream. (read more)

Blackpool gets second chance

International News Brief: Blackpool is to get another chance to argue it should be given the UK's first supercasino licence. (read more)

Manchester supporter used to lobby for Blackpool

International News Brief: An expert who helped Manchester's successful bid for the UK's first supercasino had previously lobbied for Blackpool. (read more)

Prescott supports super casino review

International News Brief: John Prescott, the deputy prime minister, is believed to be backing MPs who want the UK's first supercasino to be built in Blackpool, rather than Manchester. (read more)

Gambling Act committee members speak out

International News Brief: Two of the MPs who helped formulate the new UK Gambling Act spoke of their disappointment at Blackpool losing out to Manchester for the super casino license. (read more)

Surprise supporter for Blackpool's supercasino bid

International News Brief: Blackpool’s supercasino bid has received backing from the most unexpected source – Manchester. (read more)

Former exec joins call for casino review

International News Brief: Former Leisure Parcs boss Mark Etches is calling for an urgent review of the recommendation to site the venue in Manchester. (read more)

Talks held to save Blackpool casino plans

International News Brief: Crucial talks with Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell are set to be held today in a bid to save Blackpool's casino dream. (read more)

Manchester MPs sign super-casino petition

International News Brief: Three Manchester MPs are among those who have signed a Commons motion calling for a review of the decision to award the super-casino licence to the city. (read more)