The head of London’s most famous gambling establishment has praised the UK government for its forthcoming brick-and-mortar casino reforms.
Hippodrome Casino Executive Chairman Simon Thomas stated Monday that the reforms will boost investment and the UK’s late-night economy.
green light we’ve been waiting for”
Thomas said the UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)’s plan for casino reform was the “green light we’ve been waiting for.”
According to reports, the Hippodrome’s chief exec was satisfied with fresh regulations the DCMS presented recently to parliament, while addressing what he called “archaic” rules under the Casinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) category.
The DCMS’ proposed rules include “raising the ceiling on Category B machines to 80 per venue, permitting sports betting in all casinos.”
Thomas stated the changes will “unlock millions of pounds in investment into city centers and high streets, allowing businesses to modernize, innovate and grow.”
While Thomas said the reforms weren’t “revolutionary” he stated the casino industry was “delighted to welcome these modest modernization reforms.”
