A casino company lost an appeal over its bid to open an amusement arcade 21 hours a day, with an inspector saying it would cause “unreasonable and excessive” noise.
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Merkur Slots applied for permission from Stockton Council for its adult gaming centre on Stockton High Street to stay open until 6am. It is currently open from 9am to midnight.
The company brought in a licensing and security company headed by a former Metropolitan Police officer to make “covert observations” of the venue and show it would not cause trouble. However the council refused the application, saying extended hours would generate noise, affecting people living nearby and the area’s character.
