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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
Update On Work Of Casino Gaming Commission
The Government intends to transfer regulation of the betting industry to the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission and will provide a $500,000 grant to cover some of the operational cost of the Commission in the 2019/20 fiscal year, and the Commission has engaged in discussions with three local banks and is working to recruit an Executive Director. This... Read more of this article
OBA: Progress of Casino Commission At A Halt
[Updated] “The progress of the Casino Gaming Commission has ground to a halt – yielding neither jobs for Bermudians or revenue for our debt-stricken economy,” OBA Senate spokesperson for Tourism and Transport Dwayne Robinson said. Senator Robinson said, “The Commission has been riddled with high profile resignations, with the most recent being... Read more of this article
Casino Gaming Commission Annual Report
The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission is “temporarily economically dependent” upon the Government and received a $3.76 million grant, and the Government has “now advised the Commission to seek commercial funding going forward.” This was stated in the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission Annual Report for the period spanning September... Read more of this article
Casino Commission Contracts: $50K Or More
The latest official notices detail some of the expenses of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission, with the notices, published pursuant to PATI requirements, providing information on contracts valued at $50,000 or more. Some of those listed include $533,134.30 for Conyers Dill & Pearman, $65,892.44 for Wakefield Quin, as well as payments to entities... Read more of this article
Dunkley & Minister Simmons On Gaming Delays
The delays regarding gaming were discussed in the House on Friday, with Shadow Minister Michael Dunkley saying that “time has raced on and it seems as if nothing, or very little, has taken place,” and asking about a replacement Director for the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission, while Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Jamahl Simmons... Read more of this article
Casino Gaming Commission vs Richard Schuetz
It appears that the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission is involved in some form of legal action related to their former Executive Director Richard Schuetz, as the initial version of today’s Civil and Commercial Court schedule listed ‘Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission vs Richard Schuetz’ as due to be heard in Chambers this afternoon. The... Read more of this article
Minister Updates: Casino Regulations Progress
Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Jamahl Simmons provided an update on the drafting progress of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Regulations, noting that casino gaming “cannot move forward without the enactment of a casino gaming operational framework.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Mar 5], Minister Simmons said, “The... Read more of this article
