Jamaica’s Casino Initiative
When the Government of Jamaica announced its intention to introduce casino gaming it sparked off a fiery debate. A chorus of voices could be heard supporting the move while the church and others steadfastly opposed the idea. But many contributors to the debate were not armed with the requisite information to make informed judgment. It was against this background that the UWI commissioned a study to examine the potential impact of casino gaming on the society. The findings of that survey and other studies on gaming in other Caribbean countries and internationally, were presented at a policy conference earlier this year where members of the public and private sector came together to discuss the issue. Read more about the pros and cons of casino gaming.
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