A seaside resort in the Westcountry has been told it will be able to build a casino that can house 80 gaming machines with jackpots of £4,000.
The Government confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that Torbay had been given the green light to develop a small casino.
According to Torbay Council, the development will bring £7m to the local economy and create around 200 jobs.
Cabinet member Councillor Derek Mills said: "This really is the icing on the cake of what has already been a fantastic start to the year for Torbay's future economic prosperity.
"Over the last few months we have launched the Mayoral Vision, setting out a regeneration blueprint for Torbay over the next 20 years; started work on White Rock Business Park, Paignton and more recently announced an exciting HiFlyer balloon for Torquay's seafront and the start of works on Brixham…
