Stranraer
Emerges as Preferred Site
As reported by the BBC: "The
ferry town of Stranraer has emerged as the preferred
site for casino development in Dumfries and
Galloway.
"Local
councillors dropped Gretna and selected the
coastal site as their bidder for a gambling
venue.
"Members
of the licensing board committee agreed the
attraction could increase tourism from Northern
Ireland which is getting no casino licences.
"…The
government is set to issue 17 casino licences
across the UK and has been seeking expressions
of interest.
"Dumfries
and Galloway councillors decided that waterfront
regeneration in Stranraer made it the best potential
location to bid for a casino…"
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