"A world class casino and restaurant are one step closer to being built inside London's iconic Trocadero building after a planning application was approved. Westminster City councillors voted unanimously to approve Genting Casinos UK's plans, which include turning the 13 Coventry Street site into a two-storey gambling establishment capable of catering for up to 1,250 people. Genting Casinos applied to refurbish the first floor and basement of the Trocadero to replace the former Bubba Gump restaurant and Opium nightclub,"
"An artist's impression of the casino Mr Axelby also brushed aside concerns the casino would be alcohol-led saying drinks are not expected to account for more than 7 per cent of revenue and that it was focused on offering a first-class gaming experience to customers. He told Westminster City's planning committee last week: We've worked hard to ensure these proposals are responsible and carefully thought through."
Planning approval enables conversion of the 13 Coventry Street Trocadero into a two-storey Genting casino and restaurant with capacity for up to 1,250 patrons. The scheme refurbishes the first floor and basement, replacing the former Bubba Gump restaurant and Opium nightclub that closed in 2019 after a shooting. A separate application seeks 24-hour licensing. The project is estimated to cost 40 million and is expected to create around 350 local jobs. Drinks are forecast to account for no more than 7 per cent of revenue, with the operation focused on gaming and an operational management plan addressing dispersal, noise and smoking. Local groups warn of intensified late-night drinking, crime and antisocial behaviour; council officers state there is no legal change in use.
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