St Regis resort granted Bermuda’s first casino licence; premier praises decision

St Regis resort granted Bermuda’s first casino licence; premier praises decision

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  • Sarah Lagan, The Royal Gazette
October 9, 2022 4:41 PM
  • Sarah Lagan, The Royal Gazette

The Premier, David Burt, said that the granting of the island’s first casino licence represents “new employment opportunities and a potential increase in hospitality jobs”.

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David Burt was speaking after the licence was granted to the St Regis hotel in St George’s, as announced by the Bermuda Gaming Commission on Friday.

Mr Burt said: “This is good news … the process has been a long and detailed one in which the commission and the hoteliers have worked together to ensure that all aspects of the statutory requirements are met.

“The hotel’s owners have demonstrated a genuine commitment to Bermuda and to the East End of the Island and we truly value their contribution to the tourism industry and the community.”