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September 13, 2023
Do Bahamians Want to Gamble in Casinos?

THE BAHAMAS - Bahamian market research and strategy firm Public Domain revealing that 66% of Bahamians feel they should be allowed to gamble in casinos.

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September 13, 2023
Strong support for Bahamians being allowed to gamble in casinos

Sixty-six percent of respondents to a survey conducted by Bahamian market research and strategy firm Public Domain said Bahamians should be allowed to gamble in casinos in The Bahamas. The results of the survey — which was conducted through random polling May 3-15 and released this week — show that 69 percent of male respondents ...
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January 24, 2011
Atlantis keeping eye on Jamaica's casino activity

Atlantis has taken notice of Jamaica’s plans to become a major player in casino gaming.
President and Managing Director of Kerzner International Bahamas George Markantonis said Jamaica’s increased activity in the gaming realm is something to keep an eye on, given that the jurisdiction is planning to introduce three new casinos as early as 2012.
“I do think that’s going to b...

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May 04, 2023
Public Sounds Off On Casino Gambling

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - On the heels of the Bahamas Gaming Board pushing back at what they consider to be discriminatory rules, Our News took to the streets to find out how residents feel on the issue. 

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May 04, 2023
Gaming Board proposes casino gaming for locals

The Gaming Board is proposing that the government amend the Gaming Act to allow Bahamian citizens and other domestic players to gamble in commercial casinos.

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May 03, 2023
Proposed Amendments Could Allow Casino Gambling

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Gaming Board of The Bahamas looking to make amendments to gaming regulations. 

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May 03, 2023
Government looking to amend law prohibiting Bahamians from casino gambling

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Government is looking to amend the law which prohibits Bahamians from gambling in casinos, according to Gaming Board Chairman Dr Daniel Johnson, who said The Bahamas should not " discriminate against our own people". Casino gaming is legal in The Bahamas for non-residents 18 years and older. Section 50 of the Lotteries [...]

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October 05, 2010
'Far reaching' casino reforms to government

By NEIL HARTNELL

Tribune Business Editor

The Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) has "resubmitted far-reaching reform" proposals to the Government for the revamp of this nation's gaming laws, its president telling Tribune Business that the country had been unable to translate its proximity to the US into success in this industry.

Speaking as Jamaica becomes the latest Caribbean nation to enter the ...

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April 16, 2014
Baha Mar to offer 375 chance to enter free casino training program

As part of its drive to fill more than 4,000 positions at the resort, which will become home to the largest casino in the Caribbean, Baha Mar is set to offer a free training program for 375 people to gain the skills needed to work in the casino.
The Baha Mar Academy will be launching the Casino Dealer Trainee Program to provide training for the games that will be featured in the state-of-the-art, ...

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March 25, 2014
Memories Grand Bahama Beach Casino Resort officially opens

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Prime Minister Perry Christie was in Grand Bahama Monday evening for the official opening of Memories Grand Bahama Beach and Casino Resort, which has been deemed the savior of the island's economy.
The resort's opening is said to be a "clear indication in the rejuvenation of the island's tourism product," operating at full capacity, welcoming over 1,000 guests occupying al...

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