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ICO Decision On Bermuda Gaming Commission
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 37/2024 regarding the Bermuda Gaming Commission. A spokesperson said, “On 5 December 2024, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 37/2024, Bermuda Gaming Commission. “In Decision 37/2024, the Applicant had made a PATI request for exhibits to an affidavit that had... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On Bermuda Gaming Commission
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 36/2024 regarding the Bermuda Gaming Commission. A spokesperson said, “ On 3 December 2024, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 36/2024, Bermuda Gaming Commission, which considered the Gaming Commission’s failure to issue an internal review decision on a PATI request... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On Bermuda Gaming Commission
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 23/2024 about the Bermuda Gaming Commission. A spokesperson said, “In Decision 23/2024, the Applicant had made a PATI request for records related to executive salaries, annual reports and finances of the Bermuda Gaming Commission as well as for ten of its monthly meeting minutes dated... Read more of this article
Smith Appointed New Gaming Chief Executive
Bermudian Charmaine Smith has been appointed the new Bermuda Gaming Commission Chief Executive. A spokesperson said, “The Chairman of the Bermuda Gaming Commission, Mrs. Cheryl-Ann Mapp, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bermudian Mrs. Charmaine Smith as the Commission’s new Chief Executive effective December 1st, 2022. “Mrs. Smith succeeds... Read more of this article
Premier Burt: Casino License Is ‘Good News’
“This is good news,” said Premier David Burt today after the Bermuda Gaming Commission’s announcement on Friday that the St. Regis hotel has been granted Bermuda’s first casino license. The Premier said, “This represents new employment opportunities and a potential increase in hospitality jobs. The process has been a long and detailed... Read more of this article
Casino Licence Granted To St Regis Resort
The Bermuda Gaming Commission granted Bermuda’s first casino licence to the St. Regis Bermuda Resort. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s established legislative framework for the licensing and opening of a casino involves a three-stage process. Following an extensive and in-depth suitability review, the Bermuda Gaming Commission have granted Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Betting Licences Expired As Of March 31st
“All four betting licences have expired, and betting shops must cease operation as of the end of March 31st,” the Bermuda Gaming Commission announced. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Gaming Commission’s remit was expanded in August of last year to include the regulation of betting shops. Part of the transfer of responsibilities... Read more of this article
Make Commission Responsible For All Gaming
A Bill to make the Commission responsible for all forms of gaming in Bermuda was introduced by Premier David Burt, who said as ”we work to rebuild our economy from the ravages of a once in a century pandemic, a well-regulated local gaming industry will be one more avenue to assist in creating jobs, spurring economic activity and providing resources... Read more of this article
Dunkley: Expenses & Lack Of Results On Gaming
“It is evident by the lack of results that to date the money spent by the PLP Government has not been a wise expenditure of taxpayer dollars,” Michael Dunkley said regarding the expenses to operate the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission. Mr. Dunkley said, “Last Friday in Parliament during the question period I asked Minister Dickinson... Read more of this article
Column: Michael Dunkley On Casino Gaming
[Opinion column written by MP Michael Dunkley] On March 1st 2019, Minister Dickinson provided the House of Assembly with a statement “Update on the Work of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission.” I was naturally interested in this update as gaming is an amenity which can benefit our hospitality industry and Bermuda. In addition, there has been an... Read more of this article
Dunkley: $2.5M Spent, ‘Glaring Lack Of Progress’
From April 2018 to June 2019 “over $2.5 million has been spent by the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission” and it “seems that there is a glaring lack of progress,” MP Michael Dunkley said. This follows after Mr Dunkley asked Parliamentary Questions in the House, with the former Premier asking Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson for... Read more of this article
Leah Scott: What Is The Gaming Board Doing?
“According to the Official Gazette the Government has announced the Board of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission – but with no prospect of gaming soon, what is it doing,” Deputy OBA Leader Leah Scott asked today. Ms Scott said, “What are they being paid to be board members? What is their mandate now? Are they taking instructions direct... Read more of this article
