Historically, Bahamian gambling was divided by audiences: casinos at resorts were formed under the flow of tourists from the United States and cruise ships, becoming an element of the nightlife of Nassau and Paradise Island; resident access to casinos has been limited for years.
For locals, a parallel tradition of betting in numerical games and "web shops" has grown, which by 2014 received official licensing and control.
In popular culture, gambling is adjacent to island identity - Junkanoo, music, gastronomy and hospitality - where casinos are perceived as an attribute of the resort industry, and web-shops - as an everyday habit of part of the population.
The social debate revolves around responsible play, tax revenue and the sector's role in employment.
How the resort casino model was born in the Bahamas: Huntington Hartford and the renaming of Hog Island to Paradise Island, the first major casinos in Freeport and Nassau, 60s junkets, the Commission of Inquiry (1967), the Lottery and Gaming Act (1969), and the creation of the Gaming Board, as well as the impact of the "million-dollar" tourist year (1968) and the oil crisis of the 70s.
Learn more →How tourism and the gambling industry in the Bahamas are developing "hand in hand": historical stages, the role of anchor resorts (Atlantis, Baha Mar), the impact of flights and cruises, employment and tax revenues, ESG agenda and technological trends, as well as forecast until 2030.
Learn more →As a casino, Bahamas is integrated into the luxury segment: premium zones and private gaming, yachts and business aviation, personal hosts and concierge services, fine dining and wellness, art events and MICE boutique. Comp policy, ESG and responsible gaming practices for affluent audiences, and the 2025-2030 roadmap.
Learn more →How film, television and pop culture shaped the "island gloss" of the Bahamas: from James Bond films and filming at the Ocean Club to TV shows at Atlantis, the PCA poker boom and photogenic casino locations. History, examples of integrations, impact on tourism and marketing practices.
Learn more →The origins and logic of the ban for residents: historical context, social and economic arguments, how the check-in is arranged, what is available to local instead of casino (gaming houses), disputes about justice, possible reform options and international comparisons.
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