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Video: Interview With Minister Jamahl Simmons
The America’s Cup, the Casino Gaming Amendment Act, the resignation of Alan Dunch, the Bermuda Event Authority, and economic diversification were some of the topics discussed by Economic Development and Tourism Minister Jamahl Simmons as he sat down with Bernews for a live interview on our Facebook page. Legislation When asked by guest interviewer... Read more of this article
Dunch Resigns As Casino Commission Chairman
Alan Dunch will be resigning from his position as Chairman of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission he has confirmed, while Minister Simmons confirmed he has “accepted the resignation of Mr. Alan Dunch” and “will announce his successor early next week.” This follows after the Casino Gaming Amendment was tabled in the House last Friday,... Read more of this article
Dunch: ‘Potentially Sad & Backward Mis-step’
[Updated] The tabling of the Casino Gaming Amendment Act 2017 was a “potentially sad and seriously backward mis-step,” Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission Chairman Alan Dunch said, adding that it “would be ill advised and most unfortunate if the proposed amendments were to be passed by Parliament.” Casino Gaming Amendment Tabled On... Read more of this article
Princess Casino Receives Provisional License
The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission [BCGC] announced the “awarding of a provisional casino gaming license to Hamilton Princess Casino Limited, an integrated resort casino proposed at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club.” “On September 22, 2017, the Hamilton Princess Casino Limited presented its plans at a public presentation held... Read more of this article
‘Century Casinos’ Submits Joint Application
Century Casinos announced that it has jointly submitted a license application for a casino at the Hamilton Princess, saying the proposed casino will have approximately 12,000 square feet of gaming space with 17 gaming tables, 200 slot machines, an automated roulette machine on its main casino floor and more. This follows after last month’s announcement... Read more of this article
Casino Commission Director Schuetz Resigns
The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission, a body appointed to regulate, manage and safeguard the Island’s emerging gaming industry, has announced that Executive Director Richard Schuetz has resigned from his post for “personal and professional reasons.” Mr. Schuetz will continue to serve in his position through the end of the year and assist... Read more of this article
Contingent Returns From Gambling Conference
A team of six Bermudians, including Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission’s [BCGC] Problem and Responsible Gaming Director Roger Trott and Commissioner Judith Hall Bean, recently returned to the Island after an “enlightening and informational” four day conference in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Trott and Ms. Hall Bean joined with four other local treatment... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Submits Casino Application
Alan Dunch, Chairman of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission [BCGC], today announced the Hamilton Princess Casino Limited Company has submitted a “substantially completed Casino License Application, in a bid to become the Island’s first Integrated Resort Casino.” “The fully-funded application, submitted in answer to the Commission’s... Read more of this article
BCGC Collaborates With ADL Compliance
The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission announced its working collaboration with Bermudian owned firm, ADL Compliance Limited, to ensure the right protections are in place to move the Island’s gaming industry forward. Managed by Ms. Lanan Bascome, ADL is a consultancy firm which handles areas such as compliance, operational risk management and anti-money... Read more of this article
BCGC Cooperative Relationship With NJ Division
The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission [BCGC] announced the “formalization of a cooperative relationship with the State of New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement [DGE].” The Commission said the relationship agreed to will allow the BCGC and DGE to share information on all matters involving the regulation of gaming. Richard Schuetz,... Read more of this article
Casino Commission Director Takes Legal Action
A writ has been filed against Tibor Vertes by Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission [BCGC] Executive Director Richard Schuetz, with it being alleged that Mr Vertes sent an email containing “defamatory comments.” The BCGC said that on 8 February 2017 an email was sent to Premier Michael Dunkley, Mr. Mark Pettingill, Mr. Shawn Crockwell, and Dr.... Read more of this article
Hall-Bean On Inspiration To Join Commission
Judith Hall-Bean doesn’t drink, smoke or gamble, so how did the active church-goer find herself as one of five Commissioners for the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission? The 69-year-old admits she wrestled with the decision when she was first invited by former Minister of Tourism Development and Transport, Shawn Crockwell. In the end, it was her desire... Read more of this article
