Rank confirms closure of Leeds casino

In an exclusive statement issued to Yogonet, The Rank Group confirmed its decision to shut down the Grosvenor Casino on Merrion Way opposite th Merrion Centre, next month.

“We can confirm that we will be closing one of our casinos in Leeds, Grosvenor Casino Leeds Arena (Merrion Way). The club is due to close in September”, the company said.

“The reason for the closure is that the landlord has decided not to renew our lease. Our team members are going through a consultation process and will have the opportunity to seek alternative positions throughout the Rank Group, including within our Grosvenor Casinos throughout the UK, as well as our sister brand, Mecca.”

Rank also said it will be refurbishing the other casino it has in Leeds, the Grosvenor Casino Westgate, over the coming months “to ensure we provide an even more exciting casino experience for the people of Leeds.”

The shutting of the casino comes as Leeds prepares to welcome a so-called “super casino” in the Autumn at the new Victoria Gate complex.

The casino, which will be the third largest in the UK when it opens will be called the Victoria Gate Casino and employ more than 200 people across a 50,000 sq ft establishment which can house 1,400 people. It will also boast one the biggest poker rooms in the country, alongside 24 gaming tables, 140 slot machines as well as 80 electronic table games.