PM: FNM favors legalized gambling

The government would get major financial benefits from the legalization of "the numbers business" and the FNM's council and parliamentarians "greatly support" the idea, the Prime Minister said.

Speaking publicly on the issue for the first time since speculation became rife in the last several weeks that the government is considering legalizing and regulating the local numbers houses in The Baha...

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Community leaders and stakeholders gather for inaugural gambling addiction awareness conference

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The inaugural Gambling Addiction Awareness conference, sponsored by the IL Cares Foundation, culminated at the Church of God Southwest Cathedral Friday afternoon; health care professionals, social workers, the armed forces and other gambling industry stakeholders participated. Chairperson of the Gambling Addiction Awareness Programme Paulette Dean encouraged more people to come fo...

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Antiguan Pleads Guilty in US Court Over $22M Gambling Ring

BOSTON - An Antiguan man pleads guilty in a us federal court in Boston to his participation in a large-scale illegal gambling business.

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Gambling Addiction Survey Coming This Year

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - We could soon have data detailing how many people are struggling with gambling addiction thanks to a survey that's being conducted later this fall.

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The Gambler

• Genre : Crime, Drama, Thriller
• Rating : C - 18yrs and Older

Lit professor and gambler Jim Bennett's debt causes him to borrow money from his mother and a loan shark. Further complicating his situation is his relationship with one of his students. Will Bennett risk his life for a second chance?

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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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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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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ILC Foundation Donates 30K To Gambling Rehab Program

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Island Luck Cares Foundation is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to outreach for people struggling with gambling addiction.

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Pandemic saw increase in gambling disorders, especially among women

THERE was an increase in gambling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic with women being the most affected, according to a physician from the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre.

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