“Today, online gaming in the Bahamas offers players a wide variety of options:” José Carlos Figueroa-Troche, GLI

On May 2, the “Caribbean Regulators Forum” will be held. Can you give us details about GLI's participation in this forum?

During the Regulators Forum, GLI will lead a discussion during the Regulators Roundtable with representatives from the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Turks and Caicos. Topics for discussion include regional gaming status of gaming operations, challenges to expand gaming, opportunities for expansion, and the use of technology to implement them. All these countries have gone through changes over the last five years in terms of regulation and adoption of new gaming verticals, and their experience will lay the groundwork for very interesting insights and learning opportunities for all attendees. 

How does GLI view the gaming industry in the Bahamas today?

Bahamas has been strong in the gaming industry with a regulatory body that offers confidence for investment and that protects the jurisdiction’s reputation. Their casinos are located in world renowned resorts that offer the latest technology, events, and entertainment. GLI has been part of the certification of their equipment and performs audits to validate compliance with the jurisdictional requirements. The online gaming side keeps growing, which means more suppliers are coming to the Bahamas to get licensed and offer their products. Today, online gaming in the Bahamas offers players a wide variety of options, including lottery games, sports betting, and casino games as part of their platform. New games are constantly being added, and we are proud to support all the operators and suppliers in this jurisdiction as they continue to grow.      

What expectations do you have regarding CGS Bahamas? 

CGS has always provided opportunities to improve the Caribbean gaming markets and offer new tools of development for their industry. The Caribbean region has a significant number of new regulators that will benefit on the experiences of the local market, the conference agenda, and the interaction with the suppliers. All attendees will get the opportunity to offer their views on the future of the industry, learn about the opportunities in the region, and meet key people that could assist them in completing their goals. We look forward to meeting with all our clients from the region and supporting all participants on their future needs to expand the gaming industry in their jurisdictions.