The Minister of Internal Affairs, George Hawkins, has been informed that the Casino Control Authority is seeking costs
against a group that has opposed the Hamilton casino.
The group unsuccessfully took court action against the grant of a casino licence to the Riverside Casino in Hamilton.
"I appreciate that this decision is frustrating for the group, which has battled hard against having a casino in
Hamilton" said Mr Hawkins "however, as the Minister of Internal Affairs I do not have the authority to intervene in such
decisions."
"The granting of casino licences and all related matters are the sole responsibility of the Casino Control Authority"
said Mr Hawkins.
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