Antigua and Barbuda Government Bans Creation of New Casino Sites

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Antigua and Barbuda Government Bans Creation of New Casino Sites

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has decided to prohibit creating new casino sites in the country.

Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister Lionel Max Hurst, made this announcement during the weekly Cabinet press conference.

Hurst, speaking on behalf of the government, stated that individuals or companies with casino licenses have been opening multiple casinos, often in close proximity to bus stations or other areas frequented by people.

“We have observed a significant increase in the placement of these slot machines, commonly referred to as one-armed bandits, at strategic locations across the city,” he said
According to Hurst, it seems that once a person obtains a casino license, there are no restrictions on the number of casinos they can run.

The proposed modifications seek to specify that each application will be for a single location, which must be clearly stated on the application.

Hurst stressed that many of these casino locations have proven to be alluring for individuals, who often end up losing their weekly wages in the hope of hitting the jackpot.

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Comments (4)

  • Faithful national #1 September 13, 2024, 9:14 AM

    Better late than never. Time is long overdue for investigation into the rapid increase in certain other”economic” activities all to the benefit of one or two ethnic groups – Shawarma shops and fast-food outlets, tire sales/repairs, wholesale and retail stores appliance stores, street peddling including the return the men peddling out of a suitcase. The authorities need to be serious and consistent in their efforts to stamp out corruption so prevalent in Antigua.
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  • Taffy September 13, 2024, 11:36 AM

    They could’ve atleast given it a chance,you never know.whoever didn’t like it just didn’t had to go
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  • julian September 13, 2024, 11:39 AM

    Gaston rather the illegal gambling,why not put it official and try to control it pass some laws
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  • Jackson Jack September 30, 2026, 2:01 PM

    This article about the new casino ban in Antigua and Barbuda is important news. The government is clearly serious about protecting players and stopping new online sites from opening. Many people will now be looking for established platforms with proper licensing. For more game day inspiration, check https://tonybetalberta.ca/. It’s a reminder that choosing licensed operators is more important than ever when it comes to safe gambling.

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