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Are Plans for New Casinos Scratched?

Once Prime Minister Gordon Brown nixed the plans for the Manchester supercasino, many figured that all of the planned land-based casinos were scratched as well. And though that is true to some extent, some gambling enthusiasts looking for more than just the online casinos still have some hope left. In all of the areas that had preliminary plans to license and operate casinos, Culture Secretary James Purnell has asked the authorities if they would still allow the land-based gambling sites if the government passed approval.

Initial responses show a tendency against the land-based casino plans for most of the areas. Already four have responded to Purnell’s request with firm decisions against the gambling sites. With the prevalence of online casinos, it is no wonder that some governments are taking any stance they can to protect players from gambling addiction, and to keep societal ills associated with gambling out of their cities. Online casinos are an entirely different beast from land-based gambling sites because of the nature of the internet.

Purnell commented that though only four have responded at this point, the rest of the responses are expected soon. A spokesperson at the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) notes, “We have extended the deadline for the 16 local authorities to respond to us following requests from some authorities who wanted more time to consult with stakeholders over the summer period. We will be considering all responses carefully before making any further announcements. In the meantime we will not give a running commentary or speculate.”

The DCMS is recently responsible for the UK’s white list – or more pointedly the online casino jurisdictions able to advertise in the UK. The department, while allowing more forms of gambling advertising in the media has taken an aggressive stance toward regulating land-based and online casino gambling.