Croydon, which is located in South London may be one of the first locations to host a new mid-sized casino under the soon-to-be active Gambling Act in the UK.  Just as soon as the Gambling Commission begins accepting applications to build casinos under the Gambling Act's allotment, Century Casinos Inc. will be submitting an application to build in Croydon.

Teaming up with Westmead Business Group Limited, the two companies are seeking to renovate the Aerodrome Hotel and Airport House and build a casino with thirty tables, and approximately 150 slot machines.  Along with prime gambling amenities, the proposal seeks to operate a hotel and health club, along with restaurants and bars - A mini-Vegas casino, if you will.

The CEO of Century Casinos, Peter Hoetzinger, commented on the project, saying that it would turn Croydon into London's top gambling destination.  Some might say a bit ambitious, however, the location of the site does appear to be a prime choice for doing business.  Croydon could most definitely use a boost for its local economy, which a casino would likely provide.

Of course, nothing is written in stone just yet.  Both Westmead and Century will need to submit a horde of applications, including those that would properly zone the area they are planning to build on.  The time is coming close when the Gambling Commission will be conducting new business under the finely tuned UK Gambling Act.