Baha Mar Hopes to Compete on Global Stage

Baha Mar executives hope new “critical” gaming regulations will allow the future West Bay Street casino, and the country’s gaming industry to compete on a world stage against the likes of Macau, Singapore, and Las Vegas.

Newly announced chief operating officer Paul Pusateri explained the regulations will aid Baha Mar in attracting “high-end gaming customers” to the country and potentially opening the tourism market at more time periods within the year.

Mr. Pusateri has previously served as chief operating officer of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and before that, served as president of the Palms Casino Resort and Palms Place in Las Vegas.

At Baha Mar, he will also serve as general manager of the casino – the “crown jewel” of the $3.5 billion resort.

Major changes in the Gaming Act 2013 allow for sports betting, in-play wagering and on-line gaming via cell phones.

Baha Mar has already been experimenting with the new regulations under temporary approvals with the Gaming Board, Mr. Sands said, naming beach gaming at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and Casino as one example.

Source: Tribune 242