Comments on: Blackpool suffers another failed casino bid http://philtheone.com/2010/02/blackpool-suffers-another-failed-casino-bid/ Right-leaning Blackpool blog covering South Shore, North Shore, Marton, Bispham, Cleveleys and the rest of the Fylde discussing politics, local life, tourism, national issues and the rest of the world. Lively discussions encouraged! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:19:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Callow ready to take big gamble » Philtheone.com http://philtheone.com/2010/02/blackpool-suffers-another-failed-casino-bid/#comment-8352 Callow ready to take big gamble » Philtheone.com Tue, 18 May 2010 18:12:06 +0000 http://philtheone.com/?p=1589#comment-8352 [...] had a hint of their intention back in February after council pen pushers put the kibosh on Pierre Coulon’s plans to reopen his casino on Bloomfield Road after the unfortunate arson [...] [...] had a hint of their intention back in February after council pen pushers put the kibosh on Pierre Coulon’s plans to reopen his casino on Bloomfield Road after the unfortunate arson [...]

]]> By: Philtheone http://philtheone.com/2010/02/blackpool-suffers-another-failed-casino-bid/#comment-3700 Philtheone Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:47:03 +0000 http://philtheone.com/?p=1589#comment-3700 Fair enough, but the way the council have basically kiboshed MrCoulon's casino business means it wont be his casino in the Winter Gardens. He's not going to sit around for 4 years waiting, nor is he going to take out a load of borrowing with a bank for a 4 year casino venture. Fair enough, but the way the council have basically kiboshed MrCoulon’s casino business means it wont be his casino in the Winter Gardens. He’s not going to sit around for 4 years waiting, nor is he going to take out a load of borrowing with a bank for a 4 year casino venture.

]]> By: True Blackpudlian http://philtheone.com/2010/02/blackpool-suffers-another-failed-casino-bid/#comment-3697 True Blackpudlian Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:44:21 +0000 http://philtheone.com/?p=1589#comment-3697 I agree they are all round entertainment attractions. I would have no problem with part of the WG becoming a casino. As you point out there are so many parts that all need renovation and they could be utilised for different uses. I agree they are all round entertainment attractions. I would have no problem with part of the WG becoming a casino. As you point out there are so many parts that all need renovation and they could be utilised for different uses.

]]> By: Shoggy http://philtheone.com/2010/02/blackpool-suffers-another-failed-casino-bid/#comment-3696 Shoggy Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:41:03 +0000 http://philtheone.com/?p=1589#comment-3696 CASINO - does not mean just gambling. The modern casino is an entertainment destination. - I have been involved with casinos all over the country and it's not about losing your life savings anymore. London Clubs International/MGM & Gala etc: have some fantastic venues that are an experience in cabaret / entertainment and dining with a great atmosphere. The Winter Gardens would be an ideal location but is this really down to the council that has come up with this idea or one of the "World Class Operators" proposals as part of the knock on once they are awarded the Tower Operators Contract. ? Your spot on True Blackpudlian. Winter Gardens = Virtually derelict Pavilion Theatre Under used Arena Hall Under used Horseshoe Concourse Under used Baronial Hall Under used Olympia Under used Victoria Bar Under used Galley Bar All prime targets for renovation. CASINO – does not mean just gambling. The modern casino is an entertainment destination. – I have been involved with casinos all over the country and it’s not about losing your life savings anymore.
London Clubs International/MGM & Gala etc: have some fantastic venues that are an experience in cabaret / entertainment and dining with a great atmosphere.
The Winter Gardens would be an ideal location but is this really down to the council that has come up with this idea or one of the “World Class Operators” proposals as part of the knock on once they are awarded the Tower Operators Contract. ?

Your spot on True Blackpudlian.
Winter Gardens =
Virtually derelict Pavilion Theatre
Under used Arena Hall
Under used Horseshoe Concourse
Under used Baronial Hall
Under used Olympia
Under used Victoria Bar
Under used Galley Bar

All prime targets for renovation.

]]> By: True Blackpudlian http://philtheone.com/2010/02/blackpool-suffers-another-failed-casino-bid/#comment-3664 True Blackpudlian Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:48:01 +0000 http://philtheone.com/?p=1589#comment-3664 I agree Blackpool is not Las Vegas and I wish they would drop this 'Las Vegas of the North' thing, it is as farfetched as Preston's '3rd city of the North West' vision. I was firmly against the supercasino and I don't support any casinos in the town centre. I have no problem with a few outside town like the Grosvenor but I don't want them taking over. I think it would be bad for Blackpool. The best thing that can be done with the Winter Gardens is modernise it and I support the plans to turn it into a mixed use retail/leisure complex. I agree Blackpool is not Las Vegas and I wish they would drop this ‘Las Vegas of the North’ thing, it is as farfetched as Preston’s ’3rd city of the North West’ vision. I was firmly against the supercasino and I don’t support any casinos in the town centre. I have no problem with a few outside town like the Grosvenor but I don’t want them taking over. I think it would be bad for Blackpool. The best thing that can be done with the Winter Gardens is modernise it and I support the plans to turn it into a mixed use retail/leisure complex.

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