However, I am almost sure that we will be given a significant adjournment by the court, the power of 3 major casino groups objecting "together" versus a "jockey 1-mand band outfit" is formidable.
The pendulam definatley swung our way after we managed to get the Uk Gambling Commission Consent, but I believe that the momentum has now swung back other way, I am told by very reliable sources that there is an "bottomless pit" of resources to prevent Dusk Till Dawn opening, and that will be used as necessary.
Together will the significant costs of delays that we have already incurred, plus the additional delay costs caused the expected adjournment, these casinos must believe that they can "smoke us out" ie. we run out of money so can't afford to open, I am sure this is their tactic, as I just cannot believe that any rational person (or lawyer) would actually think that they could actually win this case.
Lets look at the evidence:
1. Nottingham Council have granted Casino classification to DTD
2. Nottingham Council have granted DTD a 24 hour alcohol license
3. Nottingham Police have approved DTD policies and procedures
4. Nottingham Council have given DTD Casino planning permission for all the fit-out
5. The UK Gambling Commission has given DTD their UK Certficate of Consent (despite more last minute "dirty tricks" by our casino friends)
The ONLY way we cannot be granted our Magistrates licence is if the Casinos can prove that there is "insufficient demand" for Dusk Till Dawn - this is the only criteria (as all steps above have been passed).........we already have over 3000 registered members, how do they expect to win?
So, what a silly silly situation and how vindictive of these places that we have all supported over the years. Of course, we are enemies now, we could have all got on so nicely. A guy can only bend over with his pants round his ankles for so long - haha
