A former music and DVD store in Wrexham could be turned into an adult gaming centre under new proposals.

That's Entertainment, which was based on Regent Street in the town centre, closed its doors in May 2018.

An application has now been submitted to Wrexham Council by gaming company Merkur Slots to take over the empty unit.

If approved, the venue would feature bingo and digital slot machines, with a focus on low-stake gaming and prizes ranging from £5 to £500.

According to planning documents, the new opening will create seven full time jobs.

It comes after the company previously announced its intention to invest over £10m on high streets across the UK this year.

In a planning statement, Merkur said: “Our venues represent the very best in terms of exciting ‘slot gaming’ entertainment through delivering to our customers the latest in venue product and atmosphere.

“Merkur Casino UK is one of the UK’s largest operators of high street adult gaming centres (AGCs).

“AGCs are often, unfortunately, put into the same category as betting shops.

“This is because there is a widespread misunderstanding of how AGCs operate and who our customers are.”

They added: “Public concerns surrounding betting shops were largely due to the presence of fixed odds betting terminals. Our venues do not offer these types of machines.

“Our AGCs are where people come to spend their spare change, have a game of bingo and enjoy their favourite pastime in convenient locations.”

It's proposed that the gaming centre will be open 24 hours a day, with permission sought for new signs outside to advertise the business.

The company said complimentary refreshments will be provided to customers at the venue, including tea and coffee, but no alcohol will be sold on the premises.

It said: “Whilst we sit within the leisure sector, noise levels are very low and limited from our venues

“We are immensely proud of the fact that we have never had a licence revoked or even reviewed.

“Incidents are extremely rare. We simply do not generate noise and anti-social behaviour.”

A decision will be made on the application by the local authority at a later date.