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Bahama gov't wants Isle of Capri to stay

5 April 2007

International News Brief: The government is close to convincing Isle of Capri to remain in the Bahamas a little longer, possibly avoiding a pullout of Grand Bahama’s only casino operator, according to Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe.

Bermuda casino developer welcomes addition

5 February 2007

International News Brief: A casino within the proposed Jumeirah Southlands five-star resort would be a welcome addition, according to one of the developers.

Bahamas casino strike vote illegal

2 February 2007

International News Brief: Pent up frustration has reportedly pushed hundreds of employees of a Cable Beach casino hotel to take a strike vote ,but a Department of Labour official said the vote would be illegal.

Soaring costs hit Bahamas casino

25 January 2007

International News Brief: Due to higher than expected construction and staff costs, the developers of the Four Seasons Resort at Emerald Bay, Exuma, have not realized a return on their investment, according to Deputy Director General of Tourism David Johnson.

Baha Mar Resorts, Harrah's sign deal

16 January 2007

Baha Mar Resorts Ltd. announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with the a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. to create and develop Baha Mar, the Caribbean's largest single-phase destination resort.

Student wins $1 million poker tournament

8 January 2007

News Brief: An Ottawa graduate student found a novel way to climb out from under $30,000 debt: he went to the Bahamas and won a $1 million poker tournament.

Isle of Capri reconsiders leaving Grand Bahama

17 November 2006

International News Brief: Isle of Capri, the only casino operator in Grand Bahama, is reconsidering its decision to abandon the business.

Bahamas Talks to Casino Operator

14 June 2006

International News Brief: The Bahama government is in advanced talks with the prospective operator for the casino at the Our Lucaya Resort whose present operator, Isle of Capri, is preparing to pull out, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe.

Pinnacle Entertainment Opens Casino Adjoining The Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma in The Bahamas

23 May 2006

The Casino at Emerald Bay adjoins the Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma and is the first and only casino on the island.

Former Bahamas Official Dismisses Estimations

4 April 2006

International News Brief: FNM Cabinet Minister Zhivargo Laing dismisses projections given by government officials that 60 percent of the Bahamian population is spending between $1.

Be Careful What You Wish For...

14 March 2006

When pondering whether I really want to become a professional poker player, I often use a simple comparison – is Jessica Simpson really someone I want to date, or am I happy just coveting from afar?

Davenport Becomes Poker's Newest Professional

9 March 2006

When Jim Davenport's friend became sick with cancer three and a half years ago, he and a group of his University of Southern California (Berkeley) friends decided to support their buddy by shaving their heads and staying in on the weekends.

First Player Out at "Become a Pro" Finds Way To Stay and Play

9 March 2006

Playing in the biggest Texas Hold’em tournament of his budding poker career, 31-year old Christopher Birchby couldn’t believe his good fortune, when on the first hand, he was dealt aces in the hole.

Nobu Opens to Great Fanfare at Atlantis, Paradise Island

22 February 2006

The chef who redefined Japanese cuisine now has his sights set on adding a decidedly fresh twist to the Caribbean dining experience.

Bahamas Ministry Offers Isle of Capri More Concessions

8 February 2006

International News Brief: In a bid to keep the operators of the Isle of Capri Casino in Freeport from pulling out, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe, who is also responsible for gaming, has revealed that the government has agreed to offer the operators further concessions.

Identities of Resort Customers Stolen

10 January 2006

International News Brief: Identities of more than 50,000 customers of major Bahamas resort Atlantis have been exposed to possible identity fraud following the theft of personal inf

Baha Mar Names President

10 January 2006

Don C. Robinson, a 34-year career veteran of The Walt Disney Company, has been appointed president of Baha Mar Resorts Ltd.

Casino Companies Eyeing Bahama Resort

6 December 2005

International News Brief: Bahamas’ Minister of Tourism says that the government is doing all that it can to prevent the Isle of Capri casino at the Our Lucaya Resort from going under, but he said that there are investors interested in stepping in should that happen.

Bahamas Board to Consider License Applications

30 November 2005

International News Brief: The Bahamas Gaming Board is set to formally consider the proposed casino licenses for PNK Exuma and the Baha Mar Enterprises Ltd. next week.

Gaming Companies: Harrah's Joins Caribbean Venture

8 November 2005

Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment, the world's largest gaming company, Monday announced plans to dip its toes into the Caribbean area, joining forces with two other hospitality giants to develop a $1.6 billion destination resort.

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