Bahamas

News & Analysis

Nevada Gaming Regulators Sign Off On William Hill's Takeover Of CG Technology

Sportsbook operator CG Technology is expected to wind down its operations by next month after the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday approved the company’s acquisition by William Hill.

Regulatory News Updates – June 8, 2018

William Hill becomes the latest Gibraltar-headquartered company to commit to opening a secondary Maltese office and the long-serving Geoff Freeman departs the American Gaming Association.

Baha Mar Denies Sacking Executives, Hints At Gaming Board Leak

Bahamian integrated resort Baha Mar has denied a newspaper report that two members of staff who were sacked last week for “potential misconduct” on premises involving suspected prostitutes were “high-level executives”.

Leaked Emails Hit Government On Eve Of Baha Mar Launch

A Bahamian government minister who led negotiations for the sale of the Baha Mar casino-resort to Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook had previously been denied millions of dollars by the project’s ousted developer for contracts which he had lobbied to be given to his family business, according to recently leaked emails.

Regulatory News Updates – April 7, 2017

Norway issues two additional licences for charitable lotteries, while Bermuda’s casino bidding process will open later this month.

Research & Reports

Americas Premium Insights August 22–September 4

This bi-weekly update features information on Internet sweepstakes cafes in California, instant racing in Texas, and a new gaming bill that would overhaul gambling regulation in the Bahamas.

Americas Premium Gambling Regulatory Update April 26-May 2

This week's update includes information on the passage of a gaming bill in Indiana, the removal of Internet gaming language from a measure pending in Illinois, the amendment of a sports wagering bill in California and draft legislation for mobile gaming in the Bahamas.

Data & Forecasts

The Bahamas - Gaming Revenue Report - Jan, 2002 to Jun, 2022

Latest monthly Gaming Revenue Report data from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. The data released for the country contains the following information by location: Total stakes and win from casino, sportsbook, racebook and mobile gaming operations. There are approximately 2,720 data points in this document.