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Gaming & Fairmont Hotel Legislation Introduced
[Updated with PDFs] The Premier has “tabled amendments to the Gaming Act” and the Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office “introduced further legislation in support of the redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton,” the Government said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance... Read more of this article
March Is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
The Problem Gaming Council said they “join other global responsible gaming organisations in dedicating March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month [PGAM]. A spokesperson said, “2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Problem gambling is defined as all gambling behaviour patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage... Read more of this article
Premier Burt: Gaming ‘Law Must Be Amended’
“Almost nine years after the previous administration passed the Gaming Act, Bermuda does not have a casino,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “the law must be amended.” In delivering the 2023 Budget, the Premier — who is also the Minister of Finance — said, “Amendments made since that time have not been... Read more of this article
Premier & Minister Meet St. Regis Owners
“The St. Regis Hotel is a valuable addition to Bermuda’s tourism product and the Government enjoys a constructive working relationship with the owners,” said the Minister of Tourism, Vance Campbell following a meeting with the hotel’s owners and a representative of their proposed casino operator on Friday. Minister Campbell said, “The St.... Read more of this article
Princess Await ‘Viable Path Forward’ For Casino
Hamilton Princess confirmed that Century Casinos “will no longer participate in developing a casino at the resort” and noted that they “paused our search for a new operator while we await a clearer roadmap from the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission on a viable path forward.” Peter Hoetzinger, President & Co-CEO Century Casinos,... 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
BTA CEO & Gaming Commission On Casinos
We may have “sort of missed the casino boat” and while people who do come may enjoy casinos, it may not attract people like it could “have done five, six, maybe even 10 years ago when we first started talking about it.” This was from Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Charles Jeffers II as he was speaking during a live BNV interview recently,... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt Provides Update On Gaming
The post of Chief Executive at the Commission has been filled, bills related to gaming will be introduced in the House today and three gaming vendors have been approved by the Commission, Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [March 19]. “The path to realising a properly regulated gaming industry for Bermuda has been a challenging... 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
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
