Plan for first casino in Northern Ireland moves forward

Belfast Telegraph – Moves to clear the way for the first casino to be built in Northern Ireland are expected to advance next year. Representatives of one Europe’s biggest gaming companies and Belfast City councillors have already had exploratory discussions over a multimillion-pound complex which would also include restaurants and a hotel. Up to 200 jobs could be created, it has been claimed. Northern Ireland’s gambling laws do not have provision for the opening of a purpose-built casino, but the UK-based Rank Group, which manages 55 casinos across Britain, has confirmed possible plans for one in Belfast. Dan Waugh, Rank…