Jamaican Casinos and Gambling in Jamaica

Jamaica's first casino could start construction this year

Casino gambling to arrive in Jamaica says Tourism Minister. read more

Jamaica: CTL can operate slot machines

Caymanas Track Ltd to receive slot machine licence for 500 machines, under new amendments. read more

Church versus racetrack: Punters see nothing wrong with Sunday racing

International news brief: Horse racing on Sunday, which is proposed for November 29 and December 13, has reignited the debate of what Sundays mean in a country -- Jamaica -- which sees Christianity as the official religion. read more

Scholars blast government's casino plan

International news brief: A proposal by the Government to give Jamaicans access to the large-scale casino gambling has earned the ire of scholars. read more

Jamaica: Economic crisis puts damper on gambling

International news brief: Jamaica ongoing economic meltdown that has cost some industry players up to a third of gambling revenues over the past six months. read more

Jamaica: Gaming company makes profit increase

International news brief: Supreme Ventures Limited reports 60% increase in net profit for its financial year ended October 31. read more

Jamaican official rebukes casino opponents

International News Brief: In his most scathing remarks yet against the detractors of casino gambling, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, described their objections as irrational and illogical and maintained that the attraction would be controlled. read more

Jamaica approves casino license

Prime Minister Bruce Golding says Jamaica has taken the decision to permit the licensing of casinos and has already approved proposals for a major new investment predicated on the granting of a casino license. read more

Jamaica resort considers Vegas model

International News Brief: Developers of the Harmony Cove resort in Trelawny, Jamaica, are considering the use of a 'Las Vegas model' that would include a mega gaming lounge, a facility that would have over 1,000 video lottery terminals. read more

Diamond I to Take WifiCasino GS to Jamaica

Diamond I, Inc. has entered into a strategic alliance with Viking Productions to bring Diamond I's WifiCasino GS to venues within the Jamaican hotel and tourism industries. read more