“Gaming will be brought to the House of Assembly in the form of legislation where it will be either passed or rejected by vote,” said Premier Craig Cannonier, who had earlier pledged to hold a referendum by next February.
“We will allow our politicians to speak to the topic of gaming and let the decision there be made.Parliamentarians must represent their constituents and so we stand behind this decision.
In the weeks to come we will announce a schedule of events for this to happen, including a public information and consultation campaign on the plan for gaming, making sure all aspects of this issue are addressed,” he added.
Many hoteliers say the introduction of casinos is vital to revive Bermuda’s flagging tourism industry, which has long been outstripped by international business as the island’s main plank of the economy.
