Near Cuba and not far from the Florida Keys within the U.S. lies the Bahamas, a sun-kissed tropical country that relies on tourist trade to support its greater than 350,000 residents.

While those vacationers often is usually identified enjoying the beaches at more than 700 islands that make up the commonwealth, many also wander into any one of a handful of casinos that add to the vacation practical experience. The casinos delight in considerable action throughout tourist seasons, but there are numerous months exactly where the slots and table games resemble that of a ghost town.

The Bahamas is susceptible to experiencing hurricanes during the summer and autumn, which keeps guests away. This puts a significant dent within the country’s economy and has brought up discussions of perhaps permitting on the internet gambling so as to offset casino losses through the slow tourism months.

“During the hurricane season, when no one desires to travel to the Bahamas, we nonetheless have thousands of staff to support, we nevertheless have numerous nearby vendors and contractors to pay,” mentioned Uri Clinton, a Baha Mar Casino & Hotel representative. Clinton is pushing for on the web gambling legislation that would allow the country “to continue to generate tax revenue, even as people are not here using the resources,” the Bahamas Weekly reported.

The issue of regulating online gaming in the Bahamas and other jurisdictions will be discussed in the nation during a conference next month entitled “Shrinking The Global Divide: Synergy, Service and Sustainability.” Set for September 18th-20th at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Clinton will be one particular of the speakers who will provide information on the legalization of on the internet gambling from a global perspective.

The unpredictable weather patterns that sometimes wreak havoc on the Bahamas may keep people away at certain times, but on the net gambling is seen as a way to provide stability to its revenue stream. It’s another example of the benefits that on the net poker and gambling could bring to any number of jurisdictions looking to add revenue.