Web shop licensing delayed

The licensing process for web shops continues to be delayed due to the vast number of files the Gaming Board has had to sift through and because some applicants have held up the process, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday.

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Sears: Banks should not be allowed to refuse web shop funds

Web shop attorney Alfred Sears charged that local banks should not have the right to refuse to do business with web shops while carrying out the same service for local casinos that offer similar products.

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Nine companies apply for gaming licenses

Nine companies have applied for licenses under the new Gaming Act 2014, including companies owned by Craig Flowers and Sebas Bastian, two of the leading proponents of the formerly outlawed web shop gaming industry, and while objections and comments on the applications are allowed, the Gaming Board insists it is not accepting objections on moral grounds.

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'C' class sloops took to the waters in Farmer's Cay

Talk about fun, food and good sailing.

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Bad Boys Of Comedy

Saturday 14th July 2012  8:00 PM

Phat Groove Presents

Bad Boys Of Comedy

AG White, Brooklyn Mike, Rayzor and Shorty

Saturday July 14th 2012
Location: Rain Forest Theater
Doors Open 8:00pm-ShowTime 9:00pm Sharp

Tickets: $30.00 in Advance, $35.00 day of event
Tickets available @ Airbrush Junkies, Marathon Mall
Obsessions Boutique, Any Asue Draw Location

VIP Tables
1 Table-8 VIP Tickets
Inclusive of 2 bottles o...

Sir Durward donates to the 'King' Eric Gibson All-For-One Regatta

In the sprit of bringing the sport of sailing back to prominence in the country, legendary Bahamian sportsman Sir Durward "Sea Wolf" Knowles has donated $5,000 to the "King" Eric Gibson All-for-One Regatta that will be held this weekend in the waters of Montagu Bay.
The three-day event, which is set to have the biggest purse ever disbursed for regattas in the country, will be held on Saturday, Sun...

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All-for-One Regatta set for this weekend

Over 35 boats in the top three classes are expected to take part in the first major regatta of the year, set for this weekend in the waters of Montagu Bay.
The "King" Eric Gibson All-for-One Regatta, set to have the biggest purse ever disbursed for regattas in this country, will be held Saturday, Sunday and on Majority Rule Day on Monday. Approximately $100,000 has been earmarked for the staging o...

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Gaming Bill 'first step' toward 'economic equality'

A lawyer for five major numbers houses has claimed that last week's tabled Gaming Bill represents a "significant first step" in creating economic equality within the country's gaming industry, despite lingering concerns of discriminatory elements in the legislation.
Alfred Sears, former attorney general and representative for FML, Island Luck, Island Game, Chances and Asue Draw, argued that a tran...

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Sears: Web shop license restriction needed to avoid 'proliferation of web shops'

Provisions to restrict the number of web shop licensees under the most recent draft of the Gaming Bill will ease the regulatory burden placed on the government and avoid the "proliferation" of web shops, according to a lawyer representing five major numbers houses.
Alfred Sears, former attorney general and representative for FML, Island Luck, Island Game, Chances and Asue Draw, commented on the un...

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Sears: Only fair to let tourists participate in web shops

A lawyer for five major numbers houses has argued that it would be "grossly unfair" if their operations were subject to a tax higher than that applied to casinos, or if they were inhibited from having tourists as customers.
Alfred Sears, a representative for FML, Island Luck, Island Game, Chances and Asue Draw, and former attorney general, also argued that without knowing what tax the web shops wi...

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