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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.

Sun Village Resorts Welcomes World's Biggest Poker Champions to "Go Big or Go Home Poker Party"

25 May 2006

September 6-10 Event Takes Place at 305-room Upscale Sun Village Resort & Spa in Cofresi with $3 Million Prize Purse and Roster of Big Name Pro Poker Players, Athletes and Cele

Diamond I to Take WifiCasino GS to Jamaica

2 May 2006

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.

U.S. Ignores WTO Ruling on Internet Gambling

5 April 2006

International News Brief: The United States has apparently ignored an April 3 deadline imposed by the World Trade Organization to stop discriminating against Internet casinos based in foreign countries.

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.

Turquise Development, Carib Gaming Sign Deal

30 March 2006

Turquoise Development Company has entered into an agreement to purchase a 25% stake in Carib Gaming.

US Complacent in WTO Ruling

20 March 2006

The US today revealed nothing about progress made in almost a year regarding compliance with the WTO’s 2005 ruling on Antigua’s online gambling industry.

Antigua Blasts US Law

17 March 2006

International News Brief: Antigua on Friday blasted the United States over what the tiny Caribbean island state said were moves to ensure it could not build up its fragile economy through revenues from Internet gambling services.

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.

Irish Player Wins Dominican Republic Tournament

27 February 2006

International News Brief: Rory McHugh won the inaugural Majestic Poker Tour event last week, winning $68,000 and a $15,000 package to the 2006 Word Series of Poker’s main event.

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.

St. Lucia to Open First Casino, Hoping to Boost Island's Tourism Industry

31 January 2006

International News Brief: St. Lucian authorities have approved plans for the first casino in the eastern Caribbean island, hoping to boost the country's vital tourist industry.

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 Money Diverted

14 December 2005

International News Brief: A Caribbean casino controlled by former Royal Group Technologies Inc. Chairman Vic De Zen paid $192,000 to four gamblers, then the money ended up in De Zen's investment company, according to a newspaper report.

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.

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