Lord McNally, who represents Blackpool, informed the House of the Lords that his city could be granted those gambling licenses rejected by other cities, which revived the discussion about a Blackpool casino. His comments were made during a debate in which the new legislation that allows the opening of 16 casinos was discussed.

“If all 16 are not taken up is there enough flexibility in this legislation, or can the Government use enough common sense, to reallocate those licenses to other areas?,” Lord McNally said. "I believe some of the benefits, which would have come from a resort casino, could still be won by Blackpool.”

In accordance with the new regulations, large casinos are allowed to operate up to 150 slot machines with jackpots of £5,000. The now discarded supercasino would have been allowed to operate up to 1250 slot machines and a maximum jackpot of £1 million.

Lord McNally’s proposal was supported by Lord Faulkner of Worcester, who argued that in case local authorities reject a casino license, authorities like those in the city of Blackpool could take it.