Is gambling legal in The Bahamas?

Category: Miscellaneous

Answer:

Casino gambling is legal in The Bahamas for non-residents 18 years and older, and there are casinos here in New Providence and in Freeport, Grand Bahama. A licence has been granted for a casino operation at Club Med in San Salvador. Games include roulette, blackjack, poker, baccarat, craps, slot machines, wheel of fortune, big six, Caribbean stud poker and casino war. Also, cruise ships docked here for at least 18 hours, or traveling to/from Bahamian designated ports, can operate casinos between 7 p.m-3 a.m.

Under the Lotteries and Gaming Act, sports betting is allowed -- i.e. the placing of bets on any athletic game or sport (other than horse racing) that takes place within or outside The Bahamas. Sports betting cannot be conducted by telephone or other telecommunication devise, nor on behalf of another person.

The following agency is responsible for casino licensing/operations:

Gaming Board
P.O. Box N4565
Nassau, N.P. Bahamas
Tel: (242) 327-7478
Fax: (242) 327-8664