[Col.Kurtz]

It would be no good sanctioning a location for one of these casinos where the prospective owners didn't want one though. As for money talking...I agree entirely, although I might not agree with it - that's how it is, we are talking about a multi million pound industry here where the 'stakes' are high.

The casinos aren't interested in regenerating deprived areas...they just want you to spend your money.

I'm dubious about how much regeneration it will provide for anyway, looking at other gambling centres around the world probably not much unless you include more crime, prostitution, drugs, violence, debt and suicide.