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Jamaica gets into gaming with plans to develop casinos for first time

Samantha Shankman

Skift Take

The prospect of opening a casino might lure some large hoteliers to Jamaica, but gaming comes with its own set of issues and obstacles that might be more burden than the financial boost is worth.

Jamaica is accepting proposals to develop casinos on the island for the first time as it looks to boost its tourism industry. The finance ministry announced Tuesday that investors have until Sept.

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