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Bermuda – St Regis finally lands island’s first casino licence

The Bermuda Gaming Commission has awarded the island’s first casino licence to the St Regis hotel in St George.

Hotelco, the company behind the St Regis hotel development, will launch a 5,500 sq. ft. gaming floor with a variety of options for guests looking to roll the dice, in addition to a salon privé with two private tables.

Bermuda’s Premier David Burt highlighted that the decision brings ‘new employment opportunities and a potential increase in hospitality jobs.’

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.”

He added that the launch of the casino industry is one of the four key initiatives of the Government’s Economic Recovery Plan. “With this announcement Bermuda moves a step closer towards realising that goal. This bodes well for additional investment into Bermuda and into tourism in particular.”.

Situated in the historic Town of St. George’s, an UNESCO World Heritage site, and nestled among the soft sands and turquoise water of St. Catherine’s Beach, the resort is the first Marriott International luxury brand property to debut on the island.

“버뮤다는 오랫동안 전 세계 유명 인사들의 독점적인 목적지 역할을 해왔으며 매력적인 새 세인트 레지스 리조트를 선보일 이상적인 장소가 되었습니다. 섬과 마찬가지로 세인트 레지스도 풍부한 역사를 갖고 있으며, 유서 깊은 과거와 흥미진진한 미래를 제공합니다.”라고 세인트 레지스 호텔 & 리조트의 부사장 겸 글로벌 브랜드 리더인 조지 플렉(George Fleck)이 말했습니다. “세인트 레지스 브랜드의 창시자 가족인 Astors는 100여 년 전에 이 아름다운 섬에서 시간을 보냈습니다. 이제 Astor 가문의 유명한 전통과 의식은 이러한 선구적인 정신, 아방가르드 스타일 및 완벽한 서비스를 우리 주소가 여러분의 뮤즈인 버뮤다로 다시 가져올 것입니다.”

Spanning St. Catherine’s Beach in a gentle arc, the resort features 120 elegant guestrooms, including 21 suites and an ultra-luxury residential development offering two and three-bedroom residences.

In the third quarter of 2022, Bermuda saw momentum build after two years of a decimated global tourism industry. By the end of August, Bermuda welcomed over 98,000 air visitors to the island.

Vance Campbell, Minister of Tourism, said: “While we are seeing growth, year-over-year, we have not yet achieved the volumes of 2019. The Bermuda Tourism Authority projects Bermuda’s year-end visitor volume to be approximately 56 per cent of 2019.”

The Bermuda gaming Commission said: “Bermuda’s established legislative framework for the licensing and opening of a casino involves a three-stage process. Following an extensive and in-depth suitability review, the Bermuda Gaming Commission has granted Bermuda’s first casino licence to Hotelco Bermuda Holding Ltd o/a St Regis Bermuda Resort. The commission has determined that the applicant has met the legislative suitability requirements for a licence under the Gaming Act and Regulations.”

“These are predominantly operational in nature which will include, but are not limited to, the establishment of the casino’s compliance committee, the finalisation of internal controls to ensure compliance with the statutory framework, the recruitment and training of employees, and the purchase, shipping and installation of gaming equipment and systems.

“The opening date of the casino is entirely dependent on the casino operator meeting all legislative requirements for opening which will be subject to the commission’s review and approval. The commission continues to be ready to effect regulatory and supervisory responsibilities.”

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is also aiming to have a gaming floor added to its facilities.