Casino in St. George's (capital) - Grenada

1) Where We Are Now: St. Georges Without a Casino

There are no operating casinos in the capital: this is a consequence of the infrastructure threshold - a license is issued only for casinos at hotels/resorts with 300 + rooms.

Existing city accommodation facilities (boutique hotels, apart hotels, medium-sized resorts) do not reach the threshold; projects that could potentially close it are outside dense urban development or still under development.

2) Legal basis

Grenada casino model - "casino-in-hotel": casino is allowed only as part of a resort of 300 + rooms, subject to the requirements of "fit & proper," security, access control and responsible play.

Other formats (betting, slot machines, club gaming) are regulated by a separate law/regulations and are not identical to "casinos"; machines are allowed as stand-alone (without a connected central network) and require a license.

3) Potential locations within the capital and agglomeration

South Arc (Grand Anse and Airport Corridor): The most likely 300 + room resort cluster with casinos thanks to the beach line, tourist flows and airport proximity. Targeted it is already beyond the framework of the administrative center, but in fact - part of the metropolitan agglomeration.

The reservoir part of the historical center (map of St. Georges Bay): limited by dense historical buildings, restrictions on height and heritage; more realistic - capsule boutique formats without casinos.

Hills northeast of the port: point development sites are possible, but will require serious investment in the road network, retaining walls and engineering.

4) Economic effect for the capital (if a casino resort appears)

Tourism and employment. Growth of average checks, extension of stay, new jobs (gaming operations, security, F&B, MICE).

Related industries. Transportation (taxis/sea transfers), excursions, crafts, local agrosnab (fresh-chain).

Urban environment. Incentive for waterfront beautification, public spaces, lighting and CCTV; development of event calendar (poker series, festivals).

5) Risks and limitations for St. Georges

Urban planning and traffic. Load on the narrow streets of the historical center, parking lots and port.

Climate resilience. The coastline requires attention to storm surges, stormwater and building standards.

Social issues. The need for responsible play programs, age control and local RG funds.

6) Legal here-and-now alternatives

National Lotteries (NLA): legal channel with digital services (ticket verification, results).

Licensed halls with machines: allowed only as stand-alone devices; it makes sense to check for a valid site license before visiting.

7) Roadmap for investor targeting the capital

1. Capacity first: confirm the hotel project for 300 + rooms (room stock, MICE rooms, parking), conduct preliminary communication with the relevant ministries/secretariat.

2. Technical and economic: transport scheme (entrances/exits), energy efficiency, bank protection, ESG architecture.

3. Regulatory route: preparation of the "fit & proper" package, AML/KYC, hall projects, security schemes, cash procedures, RG policies.

4. Community package: local employment/training quotas, purchases from SMEs, safe center/embankment program.

5. Phased entry: launch of the hotel and F&B before the opening of the casino, pilot events (conferences/events), stress test of processes.

8) Vision 2030

Base scenario: the capital remains without a casino until the appearance of a resort of 300 + rooms; lottery and "small" formats (hall machines) are growing within the framework of the current law.

Optimistic: securing a major resort project in the agglomeration (southern arc), launching the first casino and integrating with the cruise/congress stream.

Stress scenario: Development delays and infrastructure constraints - St Georges maintains current casino-free profile

9) FAQ (short)

Is there a casino in the capital right now? No, it isn't.

What's getting in the way? Hotel/resort requirement for 300 + rooms.

Can I open a "small" casino without a hotel? No, the model does not involve stand-alone casinos.

Where to play legally? NLA lotteries and licensed halls with autonomous slot machines.

What to expect next? The emergence of a major resort in the metropolitan area will pave the way for the first casino; until then - the status quo.