Stranraer Emerges as Preferred Site As reported by the BBC: "The ferry town of Stranraer has emerged as the preferred site for casino development in Dumfries and Galloway. "Local councillors dropped Gretna and selected the coastal site as their bidder for a gambling venue. "Members of the licensing board committee agreed the attraction could increase tourism from Northern Ireland which is getting no casino licences. "…The government is set to issue 17 casino licences across the UK and has been seeking expressions of interest. "Dumfries and Galloway councillors decided that waterfront regeneration in Stranraer made it the best potential location to bid for a casino…" | 
