But the former special needs teacher is convinced that Blackpool, the 24th most deprived district in England, needs to win its bid to host one of the Government's "super-casinos" if the town's children are to prosper. The bid is a chance for the town to create an all-year-round economy and a shift in aspirations, he says. "The link between deprivation and outcomes for children is clear. The casino itself will not resolve our problems but it's the catalyst for regeneration," he argues....