GB casino facing U.S. competition head-on

Mon, Mar 28th 2011, 08:01 AM

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Casino gambling on Grand Bahama has been negatively impacted by the influx of casinos popping up in Florida.
“Gambling is not the same as it was 10 years ago when Laker was doing its flights and people came here just to gamble,” said Our Lucaya Resort General Manager Michael Weber.
“Today when you have your Misackee gaming, your Hard Rock in Hollywood, Isle of Capri in Pompano Beach, gambling in Orlando, Tampa and Miami, it is just not as unique as it used to be because you can get it just about anywhere.”
The sole casino on the island, Treasure Bay, is situated on the Our Lucaya property. The resort is looking into various partnership ...

Click here to read more at The Nassau Guardian

 Sponsored Ads