YEP Says: Closure of Leeds casino is a blow

The area around the Merrion Centre has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, down in large part due to the massive effect that the First Direct Arena has brought to Leeds.

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That is why the closure of the Grosvenor Casino on Merrion Way is such a blow for the area.

Whatever your opinion on gambling, the venue was a source of employment for many people whose livelihood is under threat.

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Let us hope that those effected find a swift new source of income and that the building finds a new purpose very soon so that the area can continue to flourish.

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