World Casino News covers the Caribbean. While many of the countries in this section may technically be part of North America such as Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic, the casinos are indeed Caribbean casinos. So, you will find them covered here.
We followed Baha Mar from groundbreaking to grand opening, and we'll keep you abreast of any lawsuits or litigation and even expansions.
Small developments are still occurring in the region, casinos are bought and sold, and big names like DeNiro and Packer may still open mega-resorts in the region. Whatever happens on the ground, in the boardrooms, or in the legislative chambers you can be sure World Casino News will keep you up to date.
Stay on top of the industry struggles in Puerto Rico and Haiti or keep abreast of the changing regulations as more countries move to become regulated jurisdictions.
On Wednesday a Bahamian judge denied luxury resort, Baha Mar Ltd.’s request for recognition of its U.S. bankruptcy filing at the urging of the island nation’s government. The Supreme Court’s decision this week ...
When Sarkis Izmirlian proposed to set up a mega resort in the Bahamas, the country opened its doors as the $3.5 billion resort was expected to boost tourism, bring in significant revenue and provide employment ...
The Baha Mar Casino and Hotel is not doing well, with severe issues threatening the facility. Just this week, Baha Mar was confronted by a gambling supplier seeking to repossess gaming equipment at the facility...
ORANJESTAD, Aruba and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of the 355-room Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, a 15-...
On July 2nd 2015 it was reported that the Bahamas attorney general showed frustration over a decision that would allow Baha Mar Resort bankruptcy protection in a US court. The project in question is a $2.5 bil...
The development company behind a new Bahamas resort complex with a price tag of $3.5 billion has now filed for bankruptcy protection. Baha Mar Ltd filed on Monday, stating a Chinese contractor was the reason be...
On June 18th 2015, it was reported that in Jamaica there will be two new casino resort developments.
Approval from the Cabinet of the country was given this week for the provisional development orders for tw...
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, June 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Aruba's ongoing, $1 billion+ island revitalization and beautification project, the destination recently invested more than $100 million in significant...
The $3.5 billion Baha Mar Caribbean resort and casino in Nassau, Bahamas was originally set to open in December 2014, and has missed various projections including a March 27 soft opening. Conflicts, including a...
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has been in the news this week for all the wrong reasons as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused 14 senior officials of corruption charg...
The much anticipated opening of the first super resort in the Caribbean has suffered another delay. Now the Baha Mar website is not accepting reservations for any of their four luxury hotels until July 1, 2015...
The Silver Dollar Casino in Tobago was robbed of half a million dollars on Friday morning. The robbery was at gunpoint and occurred about 10:30am. The incident began with a woman who approached the still-locked...
Just last night, officials of the Baha Mar mega-resort released a statement that confirmed the new destination would not be opening this Friday and instead push back the opening until sometime in "early May". T...
LAS VEGAS, March 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming entertainment leader IGT (NYSE: IGT) struck an impressive slot machine and systems deal to install more than 500 IGT slot machines and sbX Floor Manager at the h...
Prime Minister Gaston Browne won the Antiguan elections in June of 2014 and soon after took a different approach to Antigua and Barbuda's longstanding trade dispute with the US than his predecessor had. He had...