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National lottery still an option for Bahamas
National lottery still an option for Bahamas
WHILE the Gaming Board is still considering options for a national lottery, a recommendation on a way forward has not yet been made, Tourism Minister Dionisio D'Aguilar said yesterday.
Gaming Board seeks best possible approach to national lottery
The Gaming Board is conducting a feasibility study to determine the best approach to a national lottery in the country.
FNM Deputy Clarifies Support of Nat'l Lottery
FNM Deputy Clarifies Support of Nat'l Lottery
Explaining the Free National Movement's (FNM) support of a national lottery despite criticizing the government for going against the results of the January 2013 gaming referendum, FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said yesterday that the issue of a national lottery was "clouded and certainly dominated by the issue of web shops".
FNM would back a national lottery
FNM would back a national lottery
Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie said yesterday the party would fully support a national lottery but thinks the government should have a better response to financing costs associated with hurricane relief.
'Time to consider' national lottery
'Time to consider' national lottery
Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday the time has come for the government to consider introducing a national lottery to defray the enormous costs associated with natural disasters.
Sands: Lottery to fund NHI 'an interesting conundrum'
THE idea of establishing a national lottery to fund National Health Insurance (NHI) could pose an "interesting" conundrum, according to Senator Dr. Duane Sands.
Gaming Board: Island Luck game not a national lottery
THE law regulating the gaming industry is "clearly designed" to accommodate "lotto" and other innovative products, the Gaming Board said yesterday.
Gaming Board confirms Island Luck not operating lottery
The Gaming Board assured yesterday that Island Luck's three ball game is "wholly consistent" with the provisions of the Gaming Act 2014.
Bastian: Quick Draw 'not a lottery'
Bastian: Quick Draw 'not a lottery'
Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian says he spent roughly $350,000 to develop The Bahamas' first televised three-ball game known as Quick Draw, and he insisted it is not a lottery.
Govt Considers National Lottery Structure
Govt Considers National Lottery Structure
It would take more than $1 million and at least a year to structure a national lottery, said Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe. Wilchcombe, who has ministerial responsibility for gaming, said a timeframe of at least 12 months is needed to implement a national lottery to ensure that it is done correctly.