Rank Group has announced that a new £8m Grosvenor G Casino is to open in Stockton-on-Tees later this year, which is expected to create around 100 jobs for the local economy.

Facilities at the 21,000sq ft (1,951sq m) venue will comprise 13 gaming tables; 26 electronic gaming terminals and 20 £4,000 jackpot slot machines, as well as a 100-seat poker room. Elsewhere, The Lounge will be able to screen sporting events and the stage will host regular live entertainment. A 56-cover Gallery restaurant is also earmarked for the new casino.

Grosvenor G Casino Stockton general manager Cate Rodden said: "The G Casino format is all about giving people a great alternative for a night out and the Stockton casino will do just that. "We're working hard to remove some of those barriers often associated with casinos and believe the new venue offers a fun and friendly atmosphere which will be welcomed by the people of Stockton."