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article Revival of casino investment
(7/6/2012)
(Bahamas) -- The announcement that Resorts World Genting in partnership with RAV Bahamas, Ltd. will open a 10,000 square foot casino at the Bimini Bay Resort and Marina...
article Genting plans luxury casino in Bahamas
(7/1/2012)
(Bahamas) -- Malaysia’s Genting Group plans to open a luxury boutique casino on the tiny island of Bimini as part of a US$24 million (RM76 million) deal,...
article Bimini Set for Major Investment
(6/30/2012)
(Bahamas) -- The island of Bimini is set out to receive a major boost to its economy. Genting Malaysia will partner with RAV Bahamas to launch Resorts World Bimini Bay,...
article Prime Minister announces boutique casino for Bimini
(6/30/2012)
(Bahamas) -- Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie announced a new luxury boutique casino for the Bimini Bay Resort and Casino during a press conference...
article Bahamas seeks Genting investment beyond Bimini
(6/29/2012)
(Bahamas) -- If Bahamian government leaders have their way, the opening of Resorts World Bimini Bay will be only the beginning of Genting Group’s footprint in the...
article Malaysian developer Genting Group to build casino in Bahamas
(6/29/2012)
(Bahamas) -- Malaysian developer Genting Group plans to open a luxury boutique casino on the tiny island of Bimini as part of a US$24 million (S$31 million) deal,...
article Genting Group opening luxury boutique casino in Bimini
(6/28/2012)
(Bahamas) -- Genting Group’s efforts to bring a casino to Miami may be uncertain, but the Malaysian company has found a way to plant its flag just a stone’s...
article Genting plans casino resort in Bahamas
(6/28/2012)
(Bahamas) -- Genting is set to announce plans to develop a casino property at Bimini Bay Resort and Marina in the Bahamas.
8 Total Articles on this Issue

Bankruptcy

article Creditors take control of massive Bahamas Atlantis resort
(4/27/2012)
(Bahamas) -- Resort operator Kerzner International Holdings Ltd. completed a long-awaited restructuring Friday that transferred its massive Atlantis resort in The...
1 Article on this Issue

Florida Gaming

article OP/ED: A threat to the Bahamas' tourism industry
(10/31/2011)
(Bahamas) -- IN A recent article in The Tribune John Issa of Breezes warned that "the Bahamas, and more particularly Nassau and Freeport, will have to put more...
article Rival casinos to threaten tourism
(10/28/2011)
(Bahamas) -- THE Bahamas could expect a big hit to its tourism product if the proposed developments for three new massive casinos in Florida get governmental approval,...
2 Total Articles on this Issue

Other News

article Ex-Sands Executives to Help Manage Bahamas Casino
(5/21/2013)
(Bahamas) -- A team of former Las Vegas Sands Corp. executives with experience in Macau has been chosen to manage the gambling operations of a $3.5 billion resort in the...
article Govt. to decide on new casino operator ... Bahamians among suitors
(5/21/2013)
(Bahamas) -- As the opening for the rebranded Reef Village draws near, Prime Minister Perry Christie admits time is winding down for government to find a suitable...
article Gaming Bill resurrects calls for end to discrimination
(5/12/2013)
(Bahamas) -- The government of Prime Minister Perry Christie had another bad week two weeks ago. In fact, it seems the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration has...
article FNM statement: Perry Christie's gambling strategy is revealed
(5/5/2013)
(Bahamas) -- Prime Minister Perry Christie and his government have been engaged in a deliberate, dishonest, deceptive and disgraceful secret campaign of confuse, divide...
article New Gambling Bill 'Favours Foreigners'
(4/26/2013)
(Bahamas) -- ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe accused the government yesterday of having different and higher standards for foreigners in the Bahamas, despite claiming to believe...
article Rollins hits out on casino spend
(3/9/2013)
(Bahamas) -- Gaming Board Chairman Dr. Andre Rollins said he does not think Bahamians should have to fund and develop the local casino industry while it is off limits to...
article Casino workers in limbo?
(2/25/2013)
(Bahamas) -- With just days before management of Treasure Bay Casino pulls out, employees at the local operation are concerned that they have yet to hear anything from...
article Wilchcombe meets with prospective casino investors
(2/25/2013)
(Bahamas) -- Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe is expected to return from the Dominican Republic today after meeting with prospective casino owners for the take over of...
article 'Serious Proposal' For Grand Bahama's Casino
(2/21/2013)
(Bahamas) -- THE Government has received a “very serious proposal” from a Canadian group interested in taking over the Grand Lucayan Resort’s casino,...
article Editorial: The people were wise on gaming
(2/6/2013)
(Bahamas) -- Dear Editor, The so-called gambling referendum is history, and a resounding no is the order of the day. Punch drunk and shell shocked is the yes crew as it...
article Dennis Dames: Autopsy Report on the Recent Gambling Referendum in The Bahamas
(2/3/2013)
(Bahamas) -- Dear Editor, The so called gambling referendum is history, and a resounding no - is the order of the day. Punch drunk and shell shocked is the yes crew - as...
article Bahamians Shun Taxed Gambling Proposals
(2/2/2013)
(Bahamas) -- Plans to legalize the provision of taxed gambling services to residents of The Bahamas through so-called "web shops," and to launch a national...
article Gaming operators ordered to shut shop in the Bahamas
(2/2/2013)
(Bahamas) -- Less than 24 hours after Bahamians voted overwhelming to reject the legalisation of web shop gambling and a national lottery, the government called on all...
article Editorial: The Referendum is over, now what?
(2/1/2013)
(Bahamas) -- The highly anticipated gambling referendum proposing the regularization of web shops and the implementation of a national lottery in The Bahamas is now in...
article Bahamas voters reject bid to legalize gambling
(1/29/2013)
(Bahamas) -- Voters on Monday overwhelmingly rejected a referendum to legalize gambling for citizens of the Bahamas, where locals are already barred from betting in...
article Casino gambling still illegal for Bahamas residents
(1/29/2013)
(Bahamas) -- In a nationwide vote on Jan. 28, Bahamians rejected proposals to legalize gambling by islanders. Bahamians are barred from gambling in casinos at tourist...
article Voters in Bahamas reject gambling referendum
(1/28/2013)
(Bahamas) -- Voters in the Bahamas on Monday overwhelmingly rejected a referendum to legalize gambling for citizens of the archipelago off Florida's east coast,...
article Bahamas to vote on two-part referendum to legalise gambling
(1/27/2013)
(Bahamas) -- The people of the Bahamas are voting on a two-part referendum that could legalise certain forms of gambling on the islands. As announced by National...
article A bettor option / Churches and internet cafés face off in a referendum on gambling
(1/26/2013)
(Bahamas) -- THE casino at the smart Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is bigger than 20 tennis courts. Tourists flit from slot machine to roulette table...
article A bettor option / Churches and internet cafés face off in a referendum on gambling
(1/24/2013)
(Bahamas) -- THE casino at the smart Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is bigger than 20 tennis courts. Tourists flit from slot machine to roulette table...

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