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Minister Announces Gaming Town Hall Meetings
Minister of Tourism Development & Transport Shawn Crockwell today gave details of town hall meetings that will be held to discuss Integrated Casino Resort gaming in Bermuda. To start the public awareness programme, Minister Crockwell will be a guest on ZBM’s Let’s Talk show on Monday, February 3rd at 8 p.m. Town Hall meetings will be held as... Read more of this article
Tourism Minister Comments On Singapore Trip
Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell today commented on his recent trip to Singapore to examine their gaming industry. Minister Crockwell was joined by Attorney-General Mark Pettingill and a technical officer from the A-G’s chambers. On the way to Singapore the delegation stopped in London where they met with 2 Hare Court,... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Guilty To Using Brother’s Debit Card
Appearing in Magistrates Court on Friday [Jan 24], David Robinson, 26, ultimately pleaded guilty to defrauding Sea Horses betting shop and using his brother’s debit card to unlawfully obtain $18,100 cash which he used, between January and March 2013, to place numerous bets with the betting shop. However, in an agreement with the DPP, only counts 34... Read more of this article
Minister & AG In Singapore To Discuss Casinos
Minister of Tourism & Transport Shawn Crockwell, Attorney-General Mark Pettingill and a technical officer are in Singapore where they are meeting with various entities to discuss gaming models. Minister Crockwell said: “I announced at a press conference on January 9th that the Government had decided to proceed with the Integrated Casino Resort... Read more of this article
Group Reminds Public Of Referendum Petition
The group that launched a petition calling for the Government to hold a referendum on casino gambling has reminded the public about the referendum, saying that in addition to the e-petition, the petition is also available for signing at Rock Island Cafe, Kirk’s Jewellers, BIU Headquarters and BIU Gas Station. During the run up to the 2012 General... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Goal Turns $6 Bet Into $63,000 Win
The whole island was thrilled by Nahki Wells goal scoring exploits on Saturday, however our level of excitement was probably eclipsed by the joy experienced by two overseas football fans who placed £3.50 [$6.00] worth of bets and made almost £40,000 [$65,000] thanks to Wells game-winning goal. After signing with new club Huddersfield Town on Friday... Read more of this article
Dice Games Banned Early In Bermuda History
Dice games were banned early on in Bermuda’s history according to the National Museum of Bermuda, who posted a photo of bone dice from a 17th century shipwreck on Instagram recently. The Museum often posts photos and historical facts on the photo sharing network allowing people to glimpse into the past using modern technology. The caption said... Read more of this article
Govt: No Restrictions On Residents In Casinos
[Updated with videos] Speaking at a press conference today [Jan 9], Minister of Tourism Shawn Crockwell said that Government has decided to embrace the “integrated casino resort model” for Bermuda, meaning that the casinos will be located at hotel properties. During the Q&A portion, the Minister said that the Government “does not... Read more of this article
Online Petition Calls For Gambling Referendum
[Updated with video] This morning [Jan 9] an online petition and website was formally launched calling for the Government to hold a referendum on the legalization of casino gambling in Bermuda. A press conference was held to announce the petition, with speakers including former Independent political candidate Jonathan Starling, former UBP Leader Kim... Read more of this article
Petition Planned Over Referendum Cancellation
Following Premier Craig Cannonier’s decision to take the gambling legislation straight to the House of Assembly, a group is planning to launch a petition calling for a referendum. Last month Premier Cannonier announced that instead of holding a referendum on gambling, the matter will be decided by a vote in Parliament. The decision resulted in... Read more of this article
Riley To Lecture: “Is Gaming The Way Forward?”
Cordell Riley will deliver a public lecture entitled “Trouble in Paradise, is gaming the way forward?” from 6-8pm this coming Thursday [Jan 9] at the Leopard’s Club. The lecture is based on Mr Riley’s recently published article in the International Journal for Responsible Tourism on the possible challenges the island faces as a result... Read more of this article
CITA: Cayman Should Not Follow On Gambling
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association [CITA] has noted Bermuda’s recent moves on gambling, however said that the Cayman should not rush into following Bermuda. Last month Premier Craig Cannonier announced that instead of holding a referendum on gambling, the matter will be decided by a vote in Parliament. The decision resulted in a wide range... Read more of this article
Terry Lister On Govt’s Decision On Referendum
The Government’s decision to bypass the referendum on gambling “can give rise to a belief across the country that the Government cannot be trusted,” Independent MP Terry Lister said. On Friday [Dec 13] Premier Craig Cannonier announced that instead of holding a referendum on gambling, the matter will be decided by a vote in Parliament. The... Read more of this article
BHA Support Govt’s Decision On Gambling Vote
CEO of the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] John Harvey said they support the Government’s recent decision to have Parliament decide on gaming, saying they believe that “gaming will have a positive impact.” On Friday [Dec 13] Premier Craig Cannonier announced that instead of holding a referendum on gambling, the matter will be decided... Read more of this article
PLP’s Bean: ‘Time Line Of Gambling Discussion’
In light of “ongoing distortions of the truth,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said he believes that “in the interest of openness and transparency that the full time-line of events concerning negotiations between the OBA and PLP be revealed.” Last month the Government tabled the bill, which said the referendum question would be:... Read more of this article
Mixed Reaction To Gaming Referendum Decision
Casinos may not be legal, but some could say the Premier rolled the dice yesterday with a bold political move in announcing that the Government will not proceed with the gambling referendum and will take it straight to Parliament for MPs to vote on. Premier Craig Cannonier’s announcement yesterday [Dec 13] drew a variety of reactions, with some... Read more of this article
