UK Casino Irks Muslims As reported by the New Kerala: "A move to open a casino in Birmingham City Football Club's new stadium is being opposed by the Muslim community as gambling is forbidden in Islam.
"The stadium is located in the middle of a neighbourhood mainly inhabited by the Muslim community. Three mosques are also located nearby. "Opponents of the casino within the community are appealing to Asian fans to boycott matches if the plans are taken forward, a report in Eastern Eye, a British Asian weekly, said. "…The football club's argument is that the super casino will regenerate the area. "… A spokeswoman for Birmingham City said that it was taking Asian views seriously…"
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