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.
After successfully meeting all of Curacao’s eGaming requirements, the Breakout Gaming Group, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, has secured a gaming license to operate on the Dutch Caribbean island.
The Breako...
In Puerto Rico, an unidentified Chinese firm has reportedly paid approximately $184.4 million in order to purchase the 527-room San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino.
According to a report from real ...
While still in it's soft-launch or introductory period, Baha Mar casino in Nassau, The Bahamas, was hit by two unscrupulous players who found out in seemingly world record time they will be going to prison for ...
The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission has engaged George Rover as a consultant for their nascent gambling industry. Rover has worked in various capacities as Deputy and Assistant Attorney General for the state o...
Construction delays, disputes over ownership and a filing of bankruptcy have not stopped the Baha Mar Casino and Hotel from finally opening its doors to the public. It has taken several years for the...
In the Bahamas, the owner of a Freeport web shop gaming operation is reportedly appealing to the nation’s highest court for a second time after being told that its business license may be canceled.
According...
After years of construction delays, ownership disputes, and a bankruptcy filing, the beleaguered Baha Mar Casino and Hotel in the Bahamas has reportedly been granted an official gaming license and now intends t...
After recently running afoul of import rules concerning its collection of slots, the beleaguered Baha Mar Casino And Hotel in the Bahamas has finally had some good news as yesterday saw it formally handed over ...
In the Bahamas, the scheduled April 21 opening date of the beleaguered Baha Mar Casino And Hotel has been put in doubt after local customs officials reportedly revealed that they have initiated an investigation...
Having reportedly lost interest in developing its second hotel and casino in the Dominican Republic, Hard Rock International has decided to pull the plug on the project it revealed plans for in January 2016.
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While Baha Mar continues to prepare for opening, with slot machines on the docks ready for installation, officials have announced the executives who will be in charge of casino operations for the facility. A pr...
As part of an ongoing campaign against illegal gambling in the Dominium Republic, upwards of 8,000 pieces of gaming equipment used in unauthorized gambling operations have been destroyed by the country's Minist...
During the Grand Bahama Business Outlook conference, Perry Christie, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, announced that last week the Grand Lucayan resort complex has a preferred buyer, with an improved offer in...
In preparation for Baha Mar Resort's planned April 21 soft opening, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises has invested $20 million in new slot machines and plans for 200-800 hotel rooms to be available upon opening. The ne...
Ahead of the scheduled April opening of the first phase of its Baha Mar Casino And Hotel in the Bahamas, operator Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited has reportedly revealed that it has received over 11,000 appli...