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.
In the Bahamas, global property development firm Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited has reportedly completed a year-old deal with the Perfect Luck Assets Limited subsidiary of China Export-Import Bank and is now...
The Caribbean Poker Party Festival is in full swing in Punta Cana with players from around the globe taking part in various events hosted by partypoker. The $1,100 MILLIONS Open event just recently finished up,...
The 5th Annual Caribbean and Americas Gaming Regulation Forum 2017: Promoting Compliance, Regulation and Regional Cooperation will be held November 20 through 23 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel by The International ...
Century Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNTY) announced on Thursday that the company has submitted a casino license application to the Bermuda government. The casino would be in partnership with and located inside the H...
Over the past few years, the PokerStars brand decided to make a few changes. One such change was doing away with the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure and replacing it with the PokerStars Championship Bahamas. Aft...
After over 22 months of service, Richard Schuetz has reportedly announced his intention to resign at the end of the year as Executive Director for the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission due to “personal and profe...
In the Bahamas and the recently-opened Baha Mar Casino and Hotel is once again in the news for the wrong reasons after its former developer called on the government of new Prime Minister Hubert Minnis to impose...
The Jamaican government is reportedly moving forward with plans to make online gambling legal in the Caribbean island nation.
Citing various sources, business-to-business magazine, iGaming Business, reports ...
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...