The citizens of Bermuda will be given the opportunity to contribute to the island’s gambling policy when a public referendum on casino gaming takes place within the next two months.
Both of Bermuda’s political parties have arrived at a consensus on the positive contribution that casino gambling could have on Bermuda’s economy with Shawn Crockwell, Minister of Tourism Development and Transport, describing it as a “game changer” in the battle to attract inward investment and increased tourism.
“The people now seem ready to embrace it, recognising that destinations that offer casino gaming are charging ahead of Bermuda in terms of luring investors and high tourism numbers,” said Crockwell.
The vision being outlined is more Monte Carlo than Atlantic City, with up-market facilities and high-end table games usurping slot machines. The casino proposition would be tailored to meet the leisure needs of tourists, with a licensing system to control use by the resident population.
