History
Located in the Sefton district of Southport at the corner of Lord Street and Court Street. Originally built in 1923 as a garage and car showroom, it was converted into a luxury cinema in 1938 by architect George E. Tonge. The Grand Cinema opened on 14th November 1938 with Arthur Tracy in 'Follow Your Star'. The cinema was designed for and operated by an independent operator throughout its cinematic life.
Seating was provided in a stadium plan with a sloping floor at the front (known as the Pit stalls and stepped floor at the rear which was known as the Royal stalls and Grand stalls. An unusual feature was the provision of a balconette which was attached to each sidewall. Seating was provised in pairs all along towards the proscenium. There were decorative grilles each side of the proscenium opening which contained the organ pipes of the Compton 3Manual organ which had an illuminated console on a lift, in the centre of the orchestra pit. The organ was opened by Herbert A. Dowson. In the ceiling was a large shallow dowm which had a central Art Deco style light fixture. There was a cafe provided for patrons.
In 1963 the Compton organ was removed to Cheetham Hill Methodist Church in Manchester, which in later years was moved to Chorley Town Hall. In 1966 another Compton organ was installed at the Grand Cinema which had previously been housed in the Regal Cinema, Douglas, Isle of Man and this was opened by Charles Smart.
The Grand Cinema closed on 2nd July 1966 with Sean Connery in 'Thunderball' and Peter Cushing in 'Hound of the Baskervilles'. It was converted into an independent bingo club, and the Compton organ was played to bingo players at the interval during the first few years.
The Grand Cinema last operated as the Stanley Grand Casino, and from 2007 became the Mint Casino, but this was closed by May 2016 and the building is boarded up in early-2017. It is a Grade II listed building.
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having previously visited back in 2018 the building is even more of a sorry sight, with more holes in the roof and floor than I'd be willing to believe, pigeons have occupied the upper floors and its safe to say the building is very unlikely to be saved at this point, It'll probably collapse in on itself or a arson attack will destroy the building to the point it will demo'd for overpriced apartments.
On a more positive note, there is still alot to see with many interesting areas of the building.

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Race Book

South Point has a spacious Race Book area which features over 150 seats equipped with TV screens. Earphones may be purchased if you wish to hear the horse racing audio. If you choose to wager at your seat, there are 16 Interactive Player Terminals. Just set up the IPT account with one of the Race Book Supervisors. Phone accounts are also available for Nevada residents. The Grandview Lounge provides the perfect place to grab a beverage and watch the action.

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Sports Book

South Point's spacious Sports Book features two wall-sized big screen televisions, multiple plasma televisions, over 100 seats, as well as, additional seating in the Del Mar Lounge, which is adjacent to the area. The friendly and courteous ticket writers are happy to help customers from the novice to the sophisticated sports bettor. If you like company, this is the place to watch the big game.

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The Club at South Point

Welcome to The Club at South Point. Our slot club is designed to maximize the player's overall experience. We can describe The Club at South Point in one word: MORE!!
Every dollar you play, not win, is 1 point at The Club. Plus your points are still worth the same: 4000 points = $12 in cash back or comps. You can earn more cash back, faster than ever before.
You will receive valuable, special offers and free play. As well, as free play credits called Bonus Credits!

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Bingo

The South Point Bingo Room offers 8 sessions of bingo daily. At each session there is a Cashball Jackpot and 12 games of bingo. Plus a progressive Double Action Game and a $10,000 Bonus Coverall in 52 numbers or fewer is offered at every session. Electronic units are also available at all sessions and the fees are $2 per unit. Electronic specials are posted in the Bingo room. To make your bingo experience even more enjoyable complimentary beverages are served to all sessions.

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Poker Room

South Point Hotel and Casino has a 24 hour, 30 table non-smoking poker room. South Point Poker Room offers all of the most popular poker games and a variety of betting limits. Games featured are $2-4 and $4-8 Limit Texas Hold'em with full blinds and half-kills, and $1-2 and $2-5 blind No-Limit Texas Hold'em games.
We provide a player tracking system for comps and a 'high hand' promotion. Watch your favorite sports event on our state of the art plasma television screens.