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.