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Attorney Generals Protest WTO Decision

8 June 2005

News Brief: In the wake of a World Trade Organization decision that throws into doubt Utah's ban on Internet gambling, Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff and 28 other attorneys general have written a letter calling for a greater states' voice in future trade talks.

Online Horse Betting in Jeopardy

24 May 2005

News Brief: Draft legislation spurred by a World Trade Organization ruling on a dispute between the United States and Antigua could endanger legal Internet betting on horse racing, along with a big chunk of that industry's profit, it if becomes U.S. law.

Former Bermuda Premier Calls for Casino Ideas

17 May 2005

International News Brief: A renewed call for casinos was among the ideas former Bermuda Premier Sir John Swan offered up in a speech on Saturday to the Institute of Directors.

Baha Mar Development Takes Over Resorts

5 May 2005

Baha Mar Development Company Ltd. has taken over the management and operation of the Radisson Cable Beach Resort, the Nassau Beach Hotel, and the Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino.

GTECH Acquires Rights to Barbados Lottery

26 April 2005

GTECH Global Services Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire the operation and management rights of The Barbados Lottery.

Antigua And Barbuda Welcomes The Release Of The WTO Panel's Final Report On Its Dispute With The United States

11 April 2005

Antigua and Barbuda welcomed the release by the World Trade Organisation of the Final Report of its Panel on Antigua’s dispute with the United States over the provision of Internet gambling and betting services.

Bahamas Gets Another Resort

8 April 2005

International News Brief: A rival to the Bahamian mega-resort Atlantis will rise across the harbor in Nassau with a Las Vegas-style casino, developers announced Thursday. It would mark the first real challenge to Atlantis' dominance atop both the Nassau skyline and the Bahamian tourist economy.

WTO Rules on US Online Gaming Ban

7 April 2005

The World Trade Organization handed down a landmark decision on Internet gambling today that online gambling supporters say could end up forcing the United States to allow gambling sites based in Antigua and Barbuda to accept bets from U.S. gamblers.

Churches: Bermuda Casino Boat Plan Gambles with Island's Future

6 April 2005

International News Brief: A coalition of churches including the AME has hit out at plans for croupier training and for a casino boat moored off Bermuda.

Antigua Anticipates Favorable Ruling on Trade Issue; Small Nation Takes 'David' Stance against US 'Goliath'

6 April 2005

The small nation of Antigua and Barbuda could experience the proverbial 'David versus Goliath scenario' come April 7th when the World Trade Organization's (WTO) trade ruling is announced.

Loteria Electronica, Scientific Games Launch Successful Conversion

18 March 2005

Scientific Games Corporation reports that the largest system conversion in Puerto Rico's history was launched for Loteria Electronica.

No To Casino - Most Jamaicans Reject Proposed Gaming Method

1 March 2005

International News Brief: Despite strong arguments of the benefits to be derived from casino gaming in Jamaica, most Jamaicans are still staunchly opposed to the idea.

Former La Concha Hotel To Be Converted To Marriott International's Renaissance Brand

22 February 2005

The former 248-room La Concha Hotel on Condado Beach will become the Renaissance La Concha Hotel & Casino following an extensive restoration program.

Autotote Enterprises and TRAXCO Complete Deal

18 January 2005

Scientific Games’ subsidiary Autotote Enterprises Inc. completed an agreement with TRAXCO, Inc., a subsidiary of the Treasure Bay V.I. Corp. to supply racebook services as part of Autotote's turnkey off-track betting services.

Caribbean Gaming Conference Returns for Seventh Year

13 January 2005

Speakers will explore both high- and low-tech ways to maximize revenues at the seventh annual Caribbean Gaming & Hospitality Conference.

World Poker Tour Season Three: Pokerstars.Com Caribbean Poker Adventure

10 January 2005

The ninth stop on the World Poker Tour (WPT) is in paradise, literally.

U.S. Appeals WTO Ruling

10 January 2005

The U.S. appealed a World Trade Organization ruling that American legislation criminalizing online betting violates its own commitments to the WTO in a case that may shake up a global industry worth $6 billion.

$21 Million Powerball Jackpot will Ring in the New Year!

30 December 2004

There were no Powerball jackpot winners Wednesday but 347,311 players across the nation won a total of more than $3.7 million in prizes in America's Game.

Jamaica: Casino Gambling Would Provide Billions for Education

20 December 2004

International News Brief: A member of the National Council on Education, said yesterday that the introduction of casino gambling would be the answer to funding the $52 billion per year needed to transform the Jamaican education system over the next ten years.

Pinnacle Entertainment to Operate Bahamas Resort

13 December 2004

Pinnacle Entertainment has signed a letter of intent to sublease premises from Emerald Bay Resort Hotel Limited, a Bahamian corporation, to operate a casino adjacent to the Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma at Emerald Bay in the Bahamas.

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