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Minister Names Three Gaming Commissioners

Alan Dunch, Garry Madeiros and Denis Tucker are the designate Gaming Commissioners, Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell said today [Feb 11]. “There are still two remaining appointments to be made, but in the interest of getting the Commission up and running as soon as possible so that we can expedite the introduction... Read more of this article

Casino Gaming Act 2014 Passes In The Senate

Senators passed the Casino Gaming Act 2014 yesterday [Dec 17], with the legislation paving the way for casinos in Bermuda. Having already been approved by MPs in the House of Assembly, the Governor must now provide his assent before the Act officially becomes the law. The Act creates provisions for a maximum of three casino licences to be given in Bermuda,... Read more of this article

MPs Pass Casino Bill In House Of Assembly

After a debate that started yesterday afternoon and continued into the early hours of this morning [Dec 13], MPs passed the Casino Gaming Act 2014 in the House of Assembly, paving the way for casinos in Bermuda. The Act now goes to the Senate, where it should be debated this coming Monday [Dec 15], after which it must receive the Governor’s assent... Read more of this article

Opinion Column: Starling On Casino Gaming Act

[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] The Government tabled the Casino Gambling Act 2014 last Friday, November 28th. It is a 117 page act, and has been tabled with the explicit purpose of being passed by parliament before Christmas. The OBA was not elected to introduce casino gambling. Rather, they were explicitly elected – as regards casino... Read more of this article

117-Page Casino Gaming Act Tabled In House

Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell tabled the Casino Gaming Act 2014 in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 28], with the 117-page document seeking to pave the way to legalise casino gaming in Bermuda. Approximately one year ago, the Government announced that they would not hold a referendum on gambling as was initially planned, with the matter to be... Read more of this article