Summary
Cardiff was one of eight cities shortlisted for the UK's first 24- hour Las Vegas-style attraction yesterday. The city's council claims the casino is essential if an international sports village is to be built in time to host events as part of the London Olympics in 2012. A smaller casino may come to Swansea. Some pressure groups, such as the Salvation Army, have expressed fears over increases in gambling. Full story: page 32: Capital will be counting cost of casino, opponents warn:The Welsh capital scored an important victory in its battle to host a Las Vegas-style casino with 24-hour gambling when it was named as one of eight on the final Government shortlist. Cardiff Council claims such a casino will unlock the cash to build a multi-million-pound International Sports Village in time for the 2012 Olympics.
Newport's bid was not shortlisted, but Swansea will be considered as a site for a smaller casino.See the full content of this document
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Wales Makes Casino List
The Casino Advisory Panel is expected to make its final recommendation to Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell before the end of the year.
The Salvation Army said there was now an urgent need for a independent study into the social effects of a giant c...See the full content of this document
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