Luton, a town in or near Bedfordshire UK, is seeking permission to build a casino. The recently passed Gambling Act allows one regional casino, eight large and eight small. Luton wants a large one.

A large casino will create 800 jobs in the town, leading to an estimated 10% reduction in unemployment. The casino would offer 150 gaming machines with £4000 ($6958) maximum jackpots. Luton has good transport links with railway and airport.

Unsurprisingly, opposition to the casino has come from some Church groups.

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