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Man Denies Betting $18,100 Of Brothers Money
In Magistrates Court this morning [Nov 28] a 26-year-old man denied a slew of charges alleging he used $18,000 of his own brother’s money to place bets. Before Magistrate Juan Wolffe, David Robinson agreed that the Magistrate need not read out all thirty-seven charges that he was facing; but that the Magistrate could just read the first four and... Read more of this article
MP Terry Lister On Casino Gaming, Referendum
[Written by Independent MP Terry Lister] Much has been said about casino gaming over the past few years. It has been purported that introducing casino gaming could save the tourism industry and get Bermuda back on the tourism map. Many believe that we have fallen behind in the tourism industry because we have failed to move with the times. On the other... Read more of this article
MPs Pass Casino, Municipality & Gas Tax Bills
In an extra sitting of the House of Assembly that lasted until 2am this morning [Oct 3], Members of Parliament passed the Casino Cruise Ship Act, the Municipalities Amendment Act and the Corporation of St. Georges Fund Levy Act. The Casino Cruise Ship Act will see cruise ships allowed to open their casinos while docked in Bermuda, the Municipalities... Read more of this article
MPs Pass Bill Allowing Ship Casinos To Open
[Updated: The Bill passed] Members of Parliament are set to decide whether cruise ships should be allowed to open their ships in port, with the debate presently ongoing in the House of Assembly today [Oct 2]. Last month, the Bill [PDF] was tabled to allow cruise ship passengers to gamble at the casinos on board cruise ships while they are docked in... Read more of this article
Terry Lister: ‘Bill Will Enhance Cruise Experience’
The Bill permitting cruise ships to open their casinos in port will bring more money to the Government, increase the profitability of the cruise lines and enhance the cruise experience thus making Bermuda more attractive, Independent MP Terry Lister said. Last month a bill was tabled in the House of Assembly that would allow cruise ship passengers to... Read more of this article
Bill Tabled To Allow Cruise Ship Gambling In Port
[Updated] A bill that would allow cruise ship passengers to gamble at the casinos on board the ship while it is docked in Bermuda was tabled on Friday [Sept 20] in the House of Assembly. The bill said that a licence will only be granted to a cruise ship that is scheduled to remain at port in Bermuda overnight for a minimum period of 12 hours. The legislation... Read more of this article
Tony Brannon On Tourism Authority, Gambling
It’s “about time” the Tourism Authority was brought into effect, promoter Tony Brannon said, who added that if it “isn’t truly run as a business and is a makeover with new window dressing, then we will go nowhere.” Earlier this week Government said that the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] will be dissolved, staff... Read more of this article
John Holdipp Suggests ‘Entertainment Edifice’
[Opinion column written by John H. Holdipp III] Casinos may look good if you have tunnel vision, but the truth of the matter is the solution has to involve the people who reside here. The casinos will only financially nurture those who invest their dollars in the business and/or at the tables. The vision that I am encouraging us to consider will invigorate... Read more of this article
Government: No Change In Position On Gaming
[Updated] Following speculation about Government’s position on gaming, a Government spokesperson said there is “no change to the government’s position on Gaming. As promised, we remain committed to the Referendum process.” Last week the Chamber of Commerce said they support some form of gaming in Bermuda but are not in favour... Read more of this article
Chamber Not In Favour Of Gambling Referendum
The Chamber of Commerce said they support some form of gaming in Bermuda but is not in favour of a referendum on the subject because of concerns of the uncertainty around what gaming would look like in Bermuda and how questions may be phrased in a referendum. Bermuda Chamber of Commerce President Ronnie Viera said,“The Chamber has been on record for... Read more of this article
Opinion: Tony Brannon On Gambling & Tourism
[Written by Tony Brannon] The future of Bermuda is squarely in the hands of Government and allowing private enterprise to compete. For 30 years the collective efforts of UBP/PLP/BIU have proven how to “Deep Six” the tourism business here. Gone are the days when Bermuda was a market leader. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. Now... Read more of this article
Minister: Gaming Referendum In Summer Or Fall
After attending a Caribbean Tourism conference, Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said it became clear we “are no longer considered players in the hotel investment arena” and “we must decide if we want to be in the tourism business or not.” The Minister also said the Government expects to hold a gaming referendum at the end of... Read more of this article
