Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on June 29, 2011, 10:27:19 AM
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http://www.thebirminghampress.com/2011/06/29/solihull-grants-casino-licence/
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11,000 new jobs, £25 million per annum for Solihull and £8 million per season for the Villa.
Some nice statistics.
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I can see a big tie in with the ground development in the future. Use of the space outside the (new) North stand to extend the pre/post match offerings (coffee shops, bars, restaurants etc).
or, just a company doing well willing to splash out the sponsorship cash?
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Nice to think that all the Solihull locals will be financially supporting the Villa, when losing all their cash on the roulette wheels.
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Is Mister Burns running it?
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11,000 new jobs, £25 million per annum for Solihull and £8 million per season for the Villa.
Some nice statistics.
8 million a year is that right? That's a bloody good deal if true.
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At least £8m. If we exceed expectations and get into the top 4 or win something (yes, I know) we get more.
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I love the way they became our sponsors last week and the casino licence wasn't granted until yesterday. All completely above board.
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A happy coincidence, I'm sure...
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The borough is ours.
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The borough is ours.
Villa colonialism, first the City, and now as we speak, we're settling the streets of Shirley.
The next phase is to take modern science to the heathen folk of the Black Country.
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£8 million?
Our commercial income should look healthier for the next few years at least.
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The borough is ours.
Villa colonialism, first the City, and now as we speak, we're settling the streets of Shirley.
The next phase is to take modern science to the heathen folk of the Black Country.
how about we help them create fire and give them knowledge of the wheel first. Let's not overwhelm them.
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I'm impressed with the investment Genting are making in the wider Birmingham region. It does make me wonder if there is scope to develop Villa's relationship further with the company. As Tezmond suggests above, I wonder if we could call on Genting's know-how within the leisure industry to help us re-build the North Stand? There's a lot of potential in the link-up.
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I love the way they became our sponsors last week and the casino licence wasn't granted until yesterday. All completely above board.
The license for a 'Large Status' casino had been awarded to Solihull back in 2006.
There were 30 licenses awarded at the time. 15 large status (ability to have 150 slot machines) and 15 small licenses (75 machines).
This was why the Golds wanted to move from there pig sty to Solihull...they wanted to bid for the license too.
anyways.. it was common knowledge in the business that the Genting Group were the 'prefered operator' from the very beginning.
They also own in Birmingham 'Star City Casino' China Palace Casino in China Town and Maxim's Casino on the Hagley Rd.
Massive Company globally and cash rich.
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The borough is ours.
Villa colonialism, first the City, and now as we speak, we're settling the streets of Shirley.
The next phase is to take modern science to the heathen folk of the Black Country.
I live in Coseley, about 80% Wolves but i have noticed quite a few Villa shirts. More than Olbion. Never seen anyone wearing a Small Heath shirt here tho. Thats in 3 years. Its great.
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Another company in the running were Saudi Arabian airlines.
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The money we get from them is a fair amount if 8million is right.
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The borough is ours.
Villa colonialism, first the City, and now as we speak, we're settling the streets of Shirley.
Oi! some of us were doing this 30 years' ago! Maz in Hall Green, several of us in the Solihull area; plenty in the Knowle, Warwick, Leamington area. It was tough, which is why eventually I had to get right away - for rehabilitation purposes.
Biggest problem with Solihull in the 1970's was more from ManUre fans than Bluenoses, actually. The Elmdon Reds, as they were called.
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If it turns out anything like Star City, I'm going to give it a wide berth: For the first couple of years it'll be booming and then after that it'll sit there, gathering dust. Until everyone forgets about it.
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Vegas, Reno, Monte Carlo .......... Solihull
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If it turns out anything like Star City, I'm going to give it a wide berth: For the first couple of years it'll be booming and then after that it'll sit there, gathering dust. Until everyone forgets about it.
I love this Star City Casino press blurb from when they opened
But it’s entertainment, Las Vegas style that catches the eye and will capture the imagination of a wider audience. Recreating a superb and intimate party atmosphere, The Vegas Experience at Star City Casino goes live from 8pm with dinner and plays again from 11.45pm featuring a midnight champagne buffet.
In our purpose built theatre environment, The Vegas Show Bar, a roll call of stars from music, comedy and TV will perform using the latest sound and lighting technology.
Forthcoming attractions include, Gwen Dickey’s Rose Royce, the fabulous Boney M, comedian Bobby Davro, The New Drifters, The Grumblweeds, Hale and Pace, The Beijing Chinese Acrobats and stunning tributes to Nat King Cole and Shirley Bassey.
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They'll get a fair chunk of that 8 million back if we sign Mathew Etherington
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The borough is ours.
Villa colonialism, first the City, and now as we speak, we're settling the streets of Shirley.
The next phase is to take modern science to the heathen folk of the Black Country.
No need, brother. There's plenty of us already.
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They'll get a fair chunk of that 8 million back if we sign Mathew Etherington
That's why the title of the thread is as it is ;)
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On behalf of Silhillians/South Side Villa etc, I welcome Genting to the 'Borough'.
Wipe your feet before you come in, there's good boys. We have a reputation you know.
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The Rags' big dream for the world beating, 350k capacity stadium (which would not be bid enough) was all wrapped up in the casino bid wasn't it ?
And now this, we partner with the company who will bring massive investment to the NEC and the city, and they remain in the shit heap that is the sty.
You couldn't make it up !!
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I used to work at a couple of their casinos before Genting took over, as well as a few of their competitors.
They're all the same, and I'd never go back. And I certainly won't be wearing an advert for them.
Harrumph. Etc.
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Those are some pretty big figures that the punters of Solihull and its environs will be losing at the tables.
Personally, if I had the money to burn I would find it more fun going on drink and women than the turn of a card or spin of a wheel.
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I suppose the good thing about having a casino at the NEC is that a lot of the money wasted there will be by visitors, rather than locals.
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The Rags' big dream for the world beating, 350k capacity stadium (which would not be bid enough) was all wrapped up in the casino bid wasn't it ?
And now this, we partner with the company who will bring massive investment to the NEC and the city, and they remain in the shit heap that is the sty.
You couldn't make it up !!
And we thieve their one of their most successful managers ever at the same time!
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I don't like that casino at Star City. When I turned up at 3:30am on Sunday morning, they wouldn't let me in. There were some comments about having too much to drink and definitely heard something like "get out" or similar. Disappointing from a Genting company, no regard for their customers. It's their loss, I had 40 quid burning a hole in my pocket as well
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The Rags' big dream for the world beating, 350k capacity stadium (which would not be bid enough) was all wrapped up in the casino bid wasn't it ?
And now this, we partner with the company who will bring massive investment to the NEC and the city, and they remain in the shit heap that is the sty.
You couldn't make it up !!
And we thieve their one of their most successful managers ever at the same time!
who took the royal blue piss by giving them Marlon King before he left and now their owner could be taking it up the charlie as the new bitch in a Shanghai slammer.
Note to self, copyright "Shanghai Slammer" before the Porno merchants at West Ham nick it.
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Forthcoming attractions include, Gwen Dickey’s Rose Royce, the fabulous Boney M, comedian Bobby Davro, The New Drifters, The Grumblweeds, Hale and Pace, The Beijing Chinese Acrobats and stunning tributes to Nat King Cole and Shirley Bassey.
This is the best part. The Grumbleweeds! Fucking hell!
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Any reason nobody has gone nuts about our new sponsor. I remember 32 red coming on board, and a good few, posting unhappy views about having a gambling related company on our shirt front.
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Any reason nobody has gone nuts about our new sponsor. I remember 32 red coming on board, and a good few, posting unhappy views about having a gambling related company on our shirt front.
The reported £8m a year would probably keep a few from moaning.
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I don't like that casino at Star City. When I turned up at 3:30am on Sunday morning, they wouldn't let me in. There were some comments about having too much to drink and definitely heard something like "get out" or similar. Disappointing from a Genting company, no regard for their customers. It's their loss, I had 40 quid burning a hole in my pocket as well
They could do a promotion so even if you turn up at 3:30am wearing your new genting Villa shirt you can get in!
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I don't like that casino at Star City. When I turned up at 3:30am on Sunday morning, they wouldn't let me in. There were some comments about having too much to drink and definitely heard something like "get out" or similar. Disappointing from a Genting company, no regard for their customers. It's their loss, I had 40 quid burning a hole in my pocket as well
If you'd gone in your 40 quid would have burnt a hole in your pocket and left you with nowt.
They were just being kind to you y'know.
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I don't like that casino at Star City. When I turned up at 3:30am on Sunday morning, they wouldn't let me in. There were some comments about having too much to drink and definitely heard something like "get out" or similar. Disappointing from a Genting company, no regard for their customers. It's their loss, I had 40 quid burning a hole in my pocket as well
If you'd gone in your 40 quid would have burnt a hole in your pocket and left you with nowt.
They were just being kind to you y'know.
They have a social responsibilty to make a judgement on persons that may not be in control.
Its part of the Gambling Commissions policies in order for an establishment to keep its license.
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I don't like that casino at Star City. When I turned up at 3:30am on Sunday morning, they wouldn't let me in. There were some comments about having too much to drink and definitely heard something like "get out" or similar. Disappointing from a Genting company, no regard for their customers. It's their loss, I had 40 quid burning a hole in my pocket as well
If you'd gone in your 40 quid would have burnt a hole in your pocket and left you with nowt.
They were just being kind to you y'know.
They have a social responsibilty to make a judgement on persons that may not be in control.
Its part of the Gambling Commissions policies in order for an establishment to keep its license.
Another reason to just do it online.
*wink*
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The Rags' big dream for the world beating, 350k capacity stadium (which would not be bid enough) was all wrapped up in the casino bid wasn't it ?
And now this, we partner with the company who will bring massive investment to the NEC and the city, and they remain in the shit heap that is the sty.
You couldn't make it up !!
And we thieve their one of their most successful managers ever at the same time!
who took the royal blue piss by giving them Marlon King before he left and now their owner could be taking it up the charlie as the new bitch in a Shanghai slammer.
Note to self, copyright "Shanghai Slammer" before the Porno merchants at West Ham nick it.
Bad news toronto, a Shanghai Slammer is a shot over here - 1 part Chinese firewater to 1 part counterfeit vodka
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Any reason nobody has gone nuts about our new sponsor. I remember 32 red coming on board, and a good few, posting unhappy views about having a gambling related company on our shirt front.
I don't think we should, even if it is £8million. I drink regularly and gamble a little bit but I don't think these products should be advertised on football shirts. Do the kids sizes stll carry the sponsor name?
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Any reason nobody has gone nuts about our new sponsor. I remember 32 red coming on board, and a good few, posting unhappy views about having a gambling related company on our shirt front.
I don't think we should, even if it is £8million. I drink regularly and gamble a little bit but I don't think these products should be advertised on football shirts. Do the kids sizes stll carry the sponsor name?
The times they are a changin'.
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I thought it is against NFL rules as Randy owned a NFL team. How come we are allowed to do it.