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I've read the bill that was passed (https://www.bvibeacon.com/wp-conten...-Gaming-and-Betting-Control-Act-2020.pdf), but still cannot discern many of the specifics, or is that because the industry's presence is still in its gestation phase? For example, how many casinos will be licensed, and where (Tortola only, or VG as well), and what games will be allowed?

I realize that I'm inviting "the rumor mill" to weigh in, but has anyone heard any specifics?

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That would be a huge mistake!

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HUGE!!!

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Please let this not be true!

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GeorgeC1, it's indeed true, as per the link to the legislation that I posted at the thread's inception. Also: https://www.bvibeacon.com/gambling-law-17-others-take-effect/ and https://bvinews.com/is-bvi-prepared-for-gambling-laws-pitfalls-it-will-create-loan-sharks/. Thus, as to whether it's a good idea or not, that ship has sailed; I'm just trying to get the particulars.

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Some persons in the BVI were convinced that the whole idea was simply another avenue for money laundering and now that the last Premier (and supporter of the gambling legislation ) is in the US awaiting trial on money laundering charges, the legislation will hopefully be revisited. If I recall, it was centered around video terminals and horse racing and not full service casinos.

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Not to change the subject, but he is still in jail then?


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He's out on bail.

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House arrest on bail I believe...

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Did Bobby Hodge put up the bail money?

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Bobby Hodge guaranteed half a million...

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Originally Posted by tradewinds
Did Bobby Hodge put up the bail money?


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Any update on the actual legislation? The former premier's comment from the original article is kind of illuminating, considering subsequent events. Fahie's quote was "putting the regulations in place with how it’s going to operate legally and get what is yours".


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