The United Kingdom is eagerly awaiting the grand opening of the Manchester 235 Casino, which is one of the first new luxury casinos allowed under the UK Gambling Act. Developed by London Clubs International, this £13 million edifice will be opening near the end of October, and will offer upscale dining, entertainment and a horde of of the usual casino games, like roulette, craps, poker, baccarat and blackjack. Although the casino will be opening ahead of the enforcement of new gambling guidelines, which do not go into effect until next year, Manchester 235 owes its existence to the UK Gambling Act, which went into law earlier this year.

Comprising nearly 60,000 square feet in the Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester 235 is a larger-than-average site with amenities that are a first for its kind. Two restaurants - Linen and Numero - are attached to the casino, with Numero being the first public access restaurant located inside a UK Casino. Similar to the offering of Las Vegas resorts, Manchester 235 promises to offer a new breed of entertainment and gaming hitherto not found in the United Kingdom.

London Clubs International is very excited and confident about Manchester 235, and is on record saying it will be a "revolutionary" site which dedicated gamblers will come to know very well. There is no doubting the capability of LCI, who owns and manages some ten casinos, including two in Cairo and one in South Africa and several in London. LCI also prides itself on fine dining and the fine gaming experience, which they say is a sure bet at Manchester 235. Considering the company has a twenty-five year lease on the property at Great Northern Warehouse, it looks like LCI is more than confident in their highly anticipated casino.