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Brady Slams ‘Unworkable’ NEC Casino Bid
The NEC recently published its proposals for the super-casino, which involved a partnership with the big time American casino operators MGM Mirage. But Brady has suggested this proposal is unlikely to get government approval and thinks the city-council should back her bid instead.
Brady’s bid involves a partnership between Birmingham City FC and Las Vegas Sands Corp., one of the world’s largest casino operators. The bid incorporates a 55,000 seat stadium with the casino development.
Brady’s comments come the day after it was reported that a super-casino at the NEC would benefit the city-council to the tune of £350,000 million for the first ten years. The chief executive of the NEC, Andrew Morris, said at the time that even if the football club did not win the bid it could still build its football stadium. He also pointed to MGM Mirage’s reputation for philanthropy as a reason the NEC bid should be recommended.
Brady, however, was not impressed. She was due to meet Andrew Morris yesterday, and said she thought it was unlikely that they would meet any compromise.
Brady’s bid involves a partnership between Birmingham City FC and Las Vegas Sands Corp., one of the world’s largest casino operators. The bid incorporates a 55,000 seat stadium with the casino development.
Brady’s comments come the day after it was reported that a super-casino at the NEC would benefit the city-council to the tune of £350,000 million for the first ten years. The chief executive of the NEC, Andrew Morris, said at the time that even if the football club did not win the bid it could still build its football stadium. He also pointed to MGM Mirage’s reputation for philanthropy as a reason the NEC bid should be recommended.
Brady, however, was not impressed. She was due to meet Andrew Morris yesterday, and said she thought it was unlikely that they would meet any compromise.
Submitted: 2005/12/15 at 11:26:46
