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Biosonic · January 30th, 2007, 12:04 PM

Congratulations!

Turbosnail · January 30th, 2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Biosonic

Congratulations!

Aye - well done you lot!!!

pricemazda · January 30th, 2007, 12:09 PM

I am shocked. I was preparing for a storm if the Dome had got it.

To me Blackpool was the location which would have benefitted the most. East Manchester had the Commonwealth Games, London has got the Olympics, Cardiff has had years of redevelopment around the bay.

Blackpool has got nothing and this was the only show in town. I don't think every cmajor city should have a super casino, it should be an effort to get to, seaside resorts to me were the ideal location.

I expect Blackpool to launch a judicial review, they are absolutely gutted on TV.

Mancunian Monkey · January 30th, 2007, 12:10 PM

We don't even want it! Give it to Blackpool! How the hell they have concluded that Manchester is the best place for it is beyond me.

Manchester Planner · January 30th, 2007, 12:11 PM

First the BBC now this.

We rock.

Gavin · January 30th, 2007, 12:11 PM

http://www.culture.gov.uk/Cap/public...cap_300107.pdf

link

skit_uk · January 30th, 2007, 12:11 PM

Wow

I thought we didn't have a chance?

I guess the community advisory group thingy swung it

(not sure if i'd have prefered blackpool to win it though)

Biosonic · January 30th, 2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Manchester Planner

First the BBC now this.

We rock.

)

Very much a testing ground eh?

I don't think anyone really saw that coming!

I guess the problem with Blackpool is that it would risk becoming a one-trick pony and the casino & nightlife in general would dominate whereas a large city can withstand any impact.

Can we categorically state now that the government has a fetish for Manchester?

paulmat · January 30th, 2007, 12:14 PM

Well done. I think personally I would have preferred Blackpool to get it, but this is better than Greenwich (or Cardiff, or Glasgow).

Where in Manchester will it be?

pricemazda · January 30th, 2007, 12:16 PM

I just thought it that given all the regeneration that has taken place in Manchester over the years, another place that hasn't had the same development should have a chance.

Manchester Planner · January 30th, 2007, 12:16 PM

East Manchester - near the City of Manchester stadium.

spud · January 30th, 2007, 12:17 PM

how to kill a town in one swift blow

this should have gone to blackpool

pricemazda · January 30th, 2007, 12:17 PM

The cynical side of me wonders whether giving it to Manchester is a way for the govt to ensure that the super-casinos are increased in the future.

Now both Greenwich and Blackpool will be pressing hard for more super casinos to be allowed.

Manchester Planner · January 30th, 2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pricemazda

The cynical side of me wonders whether giving it to Manchester is a way for the govt to ensure that the super-casinos are increased in the future.

Now both Greenwich and Blackpool will be pressing hard for more super casinos to be allowed.

It's quite likely.

Potato Man · January 30th, 2007, 12:18 PM

Fook me!!!

How did this happen?

I am genuinely shocked - for the first time in a long time.

Dam shame I didn't bet a tenner on this result yesterday.

Obviously in addition to being shocked about this I'm thrilled about the idea. But genuinely do think Blackpool deserved the win.

Now remind me what else we get in addition to the casino. Wasn't there talk about a 5,000 seat indoor areana/ice rink and 10 storey hotel alongside the gambling den?

Manchester Planner · January 30th, 2007, 12:19 PM

Hopefully that metro line east of Piccadilly will now finally get a fooking move on!!

Biosonic · January 30th, 2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pricemazda

The cynical side of me wonders whether giving it to Manchester is a way for the govt to ensure that the super-casinos are increased in the future.

Now both Greenwich and Blackpool will be pressing hard for more super casinos to be allowed.

It could be - the 3 West Midlands bids (which were mysteriously dropped out of the shortlist) had a special meeting with the CAP and came away happy about something, and there are rumours the government is allowing 8 eventually.

As I said in a previous post - Blackpool would have all its eggs in one basket if it got it, and the government wouldn't touch the Dome with a barge pole after Prescotts dabblings, and with the Olympics nearby would it be suitable?

Isaac Newell · January 30th, 2007, 12:19 PM

Say goodbye to the knowledge economy.

BeardedGenius · January 30th, 2007, 12:20 PM

Now all we need is the Libeskind rainforest scheme for a great hat-trick!

Manchester Planner · January 30th, 2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Isaac Newell

Say goodbye to the knowledge economy.

Rubbish.

January 30th, 2007, 12:04 PM	#1
Biosonic Second Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 14,320 Likes (Received): 2	Collar Site \| Etihad Campus Congratulations! __________________ Birmingham.Brilliance

January 30th, 2007, 12:09 PM	#3
pricemazda King of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincoln, EU Posts: 17,456 Likes (Received): 134	I am shocked. I was preparing for a storm if the Dome had got it. To me Blackpool was the location which would have benefitted the most. East Manchester had the Commonwealth Games, London has got the Olympics, Cardiff has had years of redevelopment around the bay. Blackpool has got nothing and this was the only show in town. I don't think every cmajor city should have a super casino, it should be an effort to get to, seaside resorts to me were the ideal location. I expect Blackpool to launch a judicial review, they are absolutely gutted on TV. __________________ In Brussels no one hears you scream

January 30th, 2007, 12:11 PM	#7
skit_uk Towerholic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 1,343 Likes (Received): 0	Wow I thought we didn't have a chance? I guess the community advisory group thingy swung it (not sure if i'd have prefered blackpool to win it though) __________________ l]

January 30th, 2007, 12:16 PM	#10
pricemazda King of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincoln, EU Posts: 17,456 Likes (Received): 134	I just thought it that given all the regeneration that has taken place in Manchester over the years, another place that hasn't had the same development should have a chance. __________________ In Brussels no one hears you scream

January 30th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#13
pricemazda King of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincoln, EU Posts: 17,456 Likes (Received): 134	The cynical side of me wonders whether giving it to Manchester is a way for the govt to ensure that the super-casinos are increased in the future. Now both Greenwich and Blackpool will be pressing hard for more super casinos to be allowed. __________________ In Brussels no one hears you scream

January 30th, 2007, 12:10 PM	#4
Mancunian Monkey In the Re-education Gulag Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gtr. Manchester Posts: 2,305 Likes (Received): 0	We don't even want it! Give it to Blackpool! How the hell they have concluded that Manchester is the best place for it is beyond me.

January 30th, 2007, 12:11 PM	#5
Manchester Planner Chief Bureaucrat Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,848 Likes (Received): 1	First the BBC now this. We rock.

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Gavin SSC Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester / Abu Dhabi Posts: 694 Likes (Received): 8	http://www.culture.gov.uk/Cap/public...cap_300107.pdf link

January 30th, 2007, 12:14 PM	#9
paulmat ß∂NNED Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sheffield/Leeds Posts: 11,520 Likes (Received): 1	Well done. I think personally I would have preferred Blackpool to get it, but this is better than Greenwich (or Cardiff, or Glasgow). Where in Manchester will it be?

January 30th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#12
spud Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: oldham Posts: 341 Likes (Received): 0	how to kill a town in one swift blow this should have gone to blackpool

January 30th, 2007, 12:18 PM	#15
Potato Man I miss a hot dog Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 573 Likes (Received): 0	Fook me!!! How did this happen? I am genuinely shocked - for the first time in a long time. Dam shame I didn't bet a tenner on this result yesterday. Obviously in addition to being shocked about this I'm thrilled about the idea. But genuinely do think Blackpool deserved the win. Now remind me what else we get in addition to the casino. Wasn't there talk about a 5,000 seat indoor areana/ice rink and 10 storey hotel alongside the gambling den?

January 30th, 2007, 12:19 PM	#16
Manchester Planner Chief Bureaucrat Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,848 Likes (Received): 1	Hopefully that metro line east of Piccadilly will now finally get a fooking move on!!

January 30th, 2007, 12:19 PM	#18
Isaac Newell Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 12,895 Likes (Received): 6	Say goodbye to the knowledge economy.

January 30th, 2007, 12:20 PM	#19
BeardedGenius Clean-shaven and foolish Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,359 Likes (Received): 0	Now all we need is the Libeskind rainforest scheme for a great hat-trick! __________________ "I feel close to the rebelliousness and vigour of the youth here. Perhaps time will seperate us, but nobody can deny that here, behind the windows of Manchester, there is an insane love of football, of celebration and of music." Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona

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