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The Liberal Democrats have accused the government of being "addicted to gambling" after it was announced that Manchester will get a super-casino. | The Liberal Democrats have accused the government of being "addicted to gambling" after it was announced that Manchester will get a super-casino. |
Culture spokesman Don Foster told the Commons that all parties wanted urban regeneration, but not "based on an increase in problem gambling". | Culture spokesman Don Foster told the Commons that all parties wanted urban regeneration, but not "based on an increase in problem gambling". |
Greater Manchester already had 11 smaller casinos, he added. | Greater Manchester already had 11 smaller casinos, he added. |
Mr Foster also said the gambling industry had to do more to help those with addiction problems. | Mr Foster also said the gambling industry had to do more to help those with addiction problems. |
The licence will allow Manchester to build a venue for up to 1,250 unlimited-jackpot gaming machines, with a further 16 towns and cities gaining licences for smaller casinos. | The licence will allow Manchester to build a venue for up to 1,250 unlimited-jackpot gaming machines, with a further 16 towns and cities gaining licences for smaller casinos. |
Everyone in this chamber wants much-needed regeneration but questions why this must be based on huge increases in problem gambling Don Foster Tories' casino concerns | |
Mr Foster said the drinks industry spent £200m a year tackling alcohol problems, while the gambling industry gave just £2.5m to the main body dealing with gambling addictions. | Mr Foster said the drinks industry spent £200m a year tackling alcohol problems, while the gambling industry gave just £2.5m to the main body dealing with gambling addictions. |
Manchester's bid organisers said it would regenerate a poor area in the east of the city, promising a £265m investment and 2,700 direct and indirect jobs. | Manchester's bid organisers said it would regenerate a poor area in the east of the city, promising a £265m investment and 2,700 direct and indirect jobs. |
Mr Foster said: "Everyone in this chamber wants much-needed regeneration but questions why this must be based on huge increases in problem gambling." | Mr Foster said: "Everyone in this chamber wants much-needed regeneration but questions why this must be based on huge increases in problem gambling." |
In 2005, the Lib Dems and Conservatives opposed plans to create several super-casinos across the UK, forcing the government to reduce the number to just one. | In 2005, the Lib Dems and Conservatives opposed plans to create several super-casinos across the UK, forcing the government to reduce the number to just one. |
Mr Foster called on ministers to commit to "no further growth in gambling opportunities". | Mr Foster called on ministers to commit to "no further growth in gambling opportunities". |
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