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Galanis: More research needed into lottery viability
September 10, 2014
Galanis: More research needed into lottery viability
Calling for more research before it is launched, former vote yes coordinator and parliamentarian Philip Galanis has argued that provisions for a national lottery within the recent Gaming Bill were "not just a symbolic gesture", and that the domestic marketplace should be large enough to accommodate both a national lottery and regularized web shops.
However, Galanis said that much more research is ...
May 11, 2012
Christian Council reiterates opposition to national lottery
The Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) said yesterday its stands "diametrically opposed" to gambling and if a referendum is held it would do everything in its power to make that position known.
Responding to a promise made by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) on the campaign trail to hold a referendum on a national lottery and gambling within its first 100 days, President of the BCC Rev. Dr. Ranfor...
June 25, 2014
Govt has received national lottery proposals, minister says
Even though the Christie administration has no immediate plans to introduce a national lottery, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe said the government has already received proposals for the establishment of a lottery.
"There are many who have applied for a national lottery," he said during an interview with The Nassau Guardian.
"But there are many who argue that it should be a government-run nati...
'Door open' for national lottery
June 24, 2014
'Door open' for national lottery
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe says legislation which seeks to regulate webshops in the country and "leaves the door open" for a national lottery will be laid on the table at the House of Assembly next week.
Wilchcombe says national lottery may be considered
June 03, 2014
Wilchcombe says national lottery may be considered
Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe has suggested the government will explore introducing a national lottery for the development of sports and education in The Bahamas sometime after it has regulated the web shop industry.
Wilchcombe also suggested that foreigners would be allowed to participate in the national lottery if it is introduced.
"I believe a lottery can work," he said in a recent interv...
Munroe favors nat'l lottery over web shop regulation
May 14, 2014
Munroe favors nat'l lottery over web shop regulation
Bahamas Faith Ministries International President Dr. Myles Munroe said although he is opposed to gambling, he would prefer the government introduce a national lottery instead of regulating the web shop industry, which could lead to a "corrupt system".
In an interview with The Nassau Guardian, Munroe expressed concern that a small group of owners, in an industry that is estimated to generate $400 m...
Sports minister says national lottery 'on the table'
May 05, 2014
Sports minister says national lottery 'on the table'
Although Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe recently said the issue of a national lottery is not on the government's radar, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson said it is "on the table".
In a recent interview with The Nassau Guardian, Johnson said sustainable funding for sports programs and athletes is a major concern.
He said a national lottery could inject significant amoun...
Minister: National lottery not on radar
April 30, 2014
Minister: National lottery not on radar
The issue of a national lottery is not on the Christie administration's radar at the moment, according to Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe...
April 26, 2014
PLP chairman says government will look at national lottery
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts agreed with former parliamentarian Philip Galanis that the government should examine introducing a national lottery as it moves to regulate and tax the numbers industry.
Roberts, who has been candid about his support of regulating and taxing web shops, said he believes the government will consider a national lottery once it has brought order...
Galanis says govt should explore national lottery
April 22, 2014
Galanis says govt should explore national lottery
Although the government has said it was advised by gaming consultants that a national lottery would not be feasible in The Bahamas, former parliamentarian Philip Galanis said yesterday the government should again examine introducing a national lottery.
Galanis said as the government moves to regulate the web shop industry, a national lottery would be an alternative means for Bahamians to gamble an...
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