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Bermuda is having a difficult time finding a solid path to embracing casino gambling. It\u2019s going to be even more difficult now, as Century Casinos<\/a> has decided it no longer wants to be a part of the potential market.<\/p>\n

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A partial view of Bermuda and the National Museum of Bermuda from the air. The Caribbean island nation is slow to advance the arrival of casinos, causing operator Century Casinos to exit. (Image: Bermuda Tourism Authority)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For more than eight years, the government of Bermuda has worked on bringing casinos<\/a> to the Caribbean island nation. The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club resort was a prime target and later began working on a project to support the initiative.<\/p>\n

It held discussions with Century Casinos to become its casino partner and everything seemed to be moving forward. However, the laidback lifestyle that attracts so many to the Caribbean might be causing some issues.<\/p>\n

When Tomorrow Comes<\/h2>\n

In 2017, Hamilton and Century thought they were only months away from realizing their dream. Century received a provisional gaming license and only needed Bermuda to finalize its regulations.<\/p>\n

However, Bermuda has had difficulty reaching that point. There\u2019s a regulator in place, the Bermuda Gaming Commission (BGC), but the legal guidelines are still in the developmental stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After not seeing enough progress over the past eight years, Century has decided to focus its energy elsewhere. Company President and CEO Peter Hoetzinger confirmed the decision, pointing the finger directly at the lack of a proper legislative framework as the reason for the decision.<\/p>\n

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If Bermuda and the BGC want a casino, which would reportedly bring as many as 100 jobs to the country, they\u2019re going to have to quit delaying the process. Legislators and regulators need to come together and take the plan seriously, and not live in a \u201cthere\u2019s always tomorrow\u201d frame of mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Hamilton added, according to Bermuda\u2019s Royal Gazette<\/em>, that it will hold off searching for a new casino partner. Once the authorities put all of the pieces in place, it will then look for a suitable alternative.<\/p>\n

At one point, there was talk of James Packer, the former head of Australia\u2019s Crown Resorts, building a casino in Bermuda. Given his history and exploits, that option is likely no longer on the table.<\/p>\n

Casino Design Already in Place<\/h2>\n

When Bermuda reaches the finish line with its casino plans, and Hamilton is ready to pursue a casino partnership, the operator will know what to expect. The resort has plans for a gaming floor spanning 9,500 square feet that would offer around 200 slot machines, an automated roulette table, and 14 gaming tables.<\/p>\n

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That operator can also expect some immediate competition. Bermuda\u2019s legislation allows for up to four casinos, with the St. Regis Bermuda Resort looking to stake its claim as the first casino resort in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The resort already has its casino license. Last October, it was the first property<\/a> to receive one. However, like Hamilton, the lack of legislative clarity is proving to be a hurdle.<\/p>\n

The reasons for the continued delays aren\u2019t entirely clear. The BGC expected the first casino to open in 2021. It then stated that it would arrive by June of last year. More than six months later, there’s still no progress and no updates from either the BGC or Bermuda\u2019s leaders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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