David Burt has signalled that a controversial government shake-up of casino legislation has not delivered the goods when it comes to creating a gaming sector on the island.
The Premier, who is also the finance minister, used his Budget address on Friday to say there were obstacles that seem “designed to prevent” casinos from being established in Bermuda.
But according to the One Bermuda Alliance, Mr Burt’s proposals to again change gaming laws to try and kick-start a casino industry do not go far enough.
The Government last overhauled legislation in this area with the Casino Gaming Amendment Act 2017, which gave ministers greater control over regulators and allowed them to hire and fire Bermuda gaming commissioners.
