Genting Casino changing UK gaming?

A CASINO license has been granted to Genting UK; this news has been circulating within the gaming world for a couple of months now as gamers eagerly anticipate these foundations to be laid. However, The iGaming Post acquired an exclusive insight into how the giant casino and entertainment complex will have an impact on the local area as well as the gaming world.

President and Chief Operating Officer of Genting UK plc Peter Brooks, recently told The iGaming Post:
“This is a very exciting time for Genting in the UK. Resorts World at The NEC will deliver significant economic benefit including major job creation and our development will be a unique offering within the UK of gaming, leisure and entertainment. ”

When it comes to online and land-based firms working alongside each other, Brooks stated that both will continue to strengthen their ties and stay established within gaming.

“Resorts World at The NEC is an innovative concept both for Genting Casinos and for the gaming and leisure industry in the UK as a whole. In operating the casino, Genting will continue its leading track record of partnering between the land-based and online businesses. We will also ensure that our outstanding record of provision of socially responsible gaming is maintained.”

The 50,000sq metre complex will create;
•Over 1100 full time equivalent jobs.
•Generate an estimated £25million per annum in economic benefit to Solihull.
•Create during its development and construction stages 1750 full time equivalent employment years.

Stay tuned for more updates about the developing site.