When the doors of the new Isle of Capri casino in Coventry were thrown open two months ago the city celebrated.

Not only would the venue attract revenue for the city as a whole but it would generate jobs and opportunities for the city’s citizens.

Now just weeks later staff at the Rioch Arena venue have been told that they may be sacked.

The casino's managing director Chris Brammer sent letters to around a dozen employees warning them they would have to re-train for different jobs in the casino or face dismissal.

It has emerged that some departments are over-staffed while other areas have too few employees.

Mr Brammer said: "After opening you assess the company. In some areas we are over-staffed and in some we are short, so we need to make adjustments to staffing levels.

"Legally we have had to tell people there are going to be changes and there will be consultations.

"I can't say categorically that people will not lose their jobs but it would be a few if that."

He added: "When you start a company you don't know what the staffing levels will be, you have a stab at it but you don't always get it right.

"Everyone will be offered an alternative job. We don't want to put people out of work."

While the company may try to keep its current staff members on the books the likelihood is that there will be a number of new faces employed at the plush new gambling venue.
The isle casino at Coventry features 70 electronic gaming machines, over 40 table games including poker, as well as the Company's signature steakhouse, Farraddays. Also customers can use a private dining club, and three bars including Lady G's, an entertainment venue, as well as the Club 87 sports bar.

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