Aspers, which is located on Wind Street in Swansea, is offering diners a 99p lunch deal at its Harry's Bar, as well as offering a £1.99 dinner, which will be served between 6pm and midnight, meaning that diners in the city centre can now eat out for just £2.98 a day.

David Pitt, Head of Hospitality at Aspers, said:

"At the moment everyone is watching the pennies, which is why I think our credit crunch lunch has proved so popular. The reception to our 99p meals has been very good, the recipes are good old-fashioned classics and for the price I think most will agree that they are a fantastic bargain. I don't think there are many places where you can eat lunch and dinner in a highly regarded venue for less than £3 a day.

"People tend to forget that Aspers isn't just a casino - we have a number of restaurants and bars as well to keep everyone entertained, and we welcome everyone from those who regularly like a spin on the roulette to those who have never, and never will, put a penny in a slot machine, and many of those who visit our restaurant on a regular basis definitely fit into the second category."

The credit crunch menu is liable to change from month to month, but popular choices at the moment include Cajun chicken wrap with salad and fries and a full English breakfast. Vegetarians are catered for, with options such as spicy chilli bean soup served with crusty bread or baked potato and beans or cheese.

Local businessman Chris Williams, said:

"Dining out isn't really a priority for me at the moment as money is a bit tight. However, the sandwich meal deal I have most lunch times comes to around £3, so eating out at Aspers is one of the luxuries I haven't had to give up - if I hadn't seen it myself it would be hard to believe that in this day and age you can eat a decent meal in a nice restaurant for 99p.

"The quality of the food is really good, and the portions are decent, which I was really surprised by. I'm pleased to hear they have made it a long term menu option, I'll be eating here all the time - I may even stretch to treating my colleagues to a slap up lunch!"

David Pitt from Aspers continued:

"Some regular customers are dining here every day at the moment as it's cheaper than their usual lunch option, even people who usually make their own sandwiches say that after they've bought all the extras it comes to over 99p. It's great for us, as people who may not have thought of coming into the casino before are now beginning to realise that we are so much more than just a gaming facility."

The lunch and dinner deals are served in Harry's Bar, located near the complex's Wind Street entrance. Aspers also features 28 multimedia screens, as well as a stage for live music and state-of-the-art gaming facilities.

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About Aspers

• Aspers is a 45,000 ft leisure facility in the heart Swansea, which includes bars, a restaurant, live entertainment and state-of-the-art gaming facilities and has attracted almost 62,000 members in 20 months.
• In late 2007 Aspers became the first casino operator in the country to launch a loyalty club 'Aspire' that allows customers to collect and redeem points throughout its operations (including gaming).
• Customers are now able to gain points for every purchase made on the premises and can also earn bonus points on selected promotions.
• In April 2008, Aspers became the first British casino to go 'membership free' which means that virtually all visitors can freely walk through the reception area without completing membership forms. You must be 18 or over to enter the premises. Photo ID is required if you look under 21 and to join the Aspire Loyalty Club.
• At every Aspers location, the company has set up the Community Action for Responsible Gaming (CARG) programme. This initiative is unique to Aspers and is based on similar successful schemes in Australasia. CARG is a voluntary, not-for-profit group that seeks to constructively address problem gambling issues in society through a working partnership between local community-based interest groups.