Leeds City Council has granted a provisional statement for a large casino licence to Global Gaming Ventures.
GGV’s application proposes building a new casino as part of the Victoria Gate development scheme in the centre of the city. The decision will enable GGV to apply for a large casino premises licence in due course.
Five applications were originally submitted when the process began in January 2012, all of which proceeded to the second stage. Three applications submitted stage two applications but only two final applications – one from GGV and one from Leeds United Football Club - were made.
“Following a detailed consideration of each applicants’ proposal, the licensing committee decided to award the licence to Global Gaming Ventures as it was determined that their proposal would bring greatest benefit to the city,” said Councillor Graham Hyde, chair of the licensing committee. “GGV’s proposal will provide a major boost to the local economy.
“The leisure economy already attracts thousands of visitors to Leeds, and this new large casino at Victoria Gate will add an extra dimension to the existing popular attractions in the city.”
The news follows London Clubs International’s decision in March to suspend trading at its Alea Leeds casino. The city has two other casinos, Gala and Napoleons.
