There’s been no delay to the Island’s next casino because of inefficiency, according to economic development minister John Shimmin.
In the House of Keys this week he faced questions over progress being made to grant a second casino licence.
Onchan MHK Zac Hall asked about a six-month delay between the Council of Ministers approving the idea and the department looking for potential operators.
Mr Shimmin said his department's workload was to blame:
King Gaming's license suspended amidst criminal investigation
Gambling Supervision Commission publishes statement
Ministers to meet with LVA to discuss hospitality concerns
Comes after concerns raised about the issues facing the industry
Looneys of Ramsey to close
Number of factors behind the decision
Trade is good, but it's still a struggle to make a profit, says local business
Comes after calls for gov't to do more to help hospitality sector
Villiers Square development plans approved
Two buildings proposed for the site
Developer offers Newson's building to government 'free of charge'
But government minister thinks it wouldn't be appropriate to accept
