Cabinet approves Gambling (Gaming & Betting) Control Act 2020
Bill approved in absence of Premier
According to the post-meeting statements of Cabinet, they "Reviewed and approved the Bill entitled, Gambling (Gaming and Betting) Control, 2020, which seeks to provide for the regulation and control of gaming and betting and matters related thereto,' it said.
The report indicated that all members were present, with the exception of the Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and the Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
In his November 14, 2019, Speech from the Throne, Governor Jaspert said the Government will be looking to push forward legislation to regulate the gaming and betting industry as part of its legislative agenda.
Preventing criminal activities
The Speech from the Throne is one from the government of the day where it noted that the legislation will, "provide for the establishment for the Gambling, Gaming and Betting Control Commission," to establish a licencing framework to prevent criminal activities.
"The gaming and betting industry will, among other areas, cover sectors such as horse racing and the cruise industry," the Governor said in the speech, while noting that regulating the area will encourage revenues and provide local employment.
In the area of sports, the Governor—in the same Throne Speech—underscored that there will be the introduction of the Horse Racing Act, 2001, to provide for the establishment of a Horseracing Commission to better regulate the sport, which is one of this Territory’s greatest past times.
Meanwhile, the Bill had its First Reading at the Fifth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) on Thursday, February 25, 2020.
It has since been sent to a Select Committee for further deliberation.
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Moreover, Gambling Commission members must undergo a strict and thorough criminal background check, and a thorough financial disclosure and interest check (all interest in assets must be disclosed) investigation. And Gambling Commission members must also be required to submit an annual financial disclosure statement to the Commission. The VI leak like a sieve in regards to protecting secret, sensitive and confidential information.
Thus, personal financial information provided to the Commission must be protected and treated with the utmost care and only person(s) with a need to know should have access to the information. Commission members must see and don’t see and hear and do not hear. The information seen as a member(s) of the Commission should be treated with the utmost professionalism even after leaving the Commission;unless requested by a court of law, it should not be revealed to anyone and perhaps taken to one’s grave. There must be severe penalties for leaking private, sensitive and confidential information.
you ever hear of the rules separating church and state?
The church does not make the laws. If you are against a casino then just don't go.
do not expect the majority of those that want it to bow to a few that do not.