UK Casino Gambling Complex Gets Push

Blackpool in the UK is being considered for a new Las Vegas style casino gambling complex that may or may not get the go ahead in the UK. There has been recent discussion about relaxing the laws for casino gambling in the UK and Tony Blair along with other government officials have come out in favor of a mega casino complex to be built in the near future.

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Sat, January 21st, 2006

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