Middlesbrough casino plans in motion

MIDDLESBROUGH, England -- As reported by Gazette Live: "The cards have started to be dealt in the process to bring a large casino to Middlesbrough.

"Operators in the UK and abroad will be invited to bid to win the licence to operate the large casino in the town.

"The successful bidder will be chosen by Middlesbrough Council's licensing committee.

"Middlesbrough was one of eight towns and cities in the UK chosen by the Government to be the location of a large casino.

"It will have a gaming area of between 1,500sq m and 3,500sq m and will have up to 150 gaming machines with a maximum jackpot of £4,000.

"...It is likely to be 2010 before the successful bidder is chosen..."