That might be a fantastic outcome if it were them.
They would want to develop in a population centre ie in Swindon itself, not out in the wilds.
A tie up with a football club might be a great way of 'buying' themselves into the local community, ready for a huge casino.
The obvious posibility of a joint casino/football ground redevelopment somewhere in the town.
and they might be professional enough to demand complete confidentiality until the deal is done.
Amazing what a great scenario you can paint from a few completely unconnected facts.