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• About Casinos and Gambling in Guyana. The gambling market in Guyana includes casinos, poker, lotteries, bingo, betting. Gambling games in Guyana are organized in casinos are controlled and regulated by the national authorities. Minimal age for gambling in this country is 18 years.
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Providence (near Georgetown) - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casinos in Providence.

Princess Casino Guyana,
Princess Hotel Guyana International, Track 'BS' Block Z, Plantation Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), Guyana, South America. Telephone: +592-265-7033, +592-265-7000, 592-265-7100, Hotel telephone: +592-265-7001, Website: www.worldofprincess.com, Hotel website: www.princesshotelguyana.com
Nearest Airport: Georgetown, Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO), 20 minutes drive
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily from 12:00 hrs to 04:00 hrs
Gaming Currency: Guyanese Dollar (GYD or G$)
Games to play: 250 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (14): Blackjack, Roulette, Three-card Poker, Stud Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
Remarks: Princess Casino Guyana is 10 minutes away from the Capital Georgetown. It is part of the Princess Hotel Guyana where its located. Princess Casino Guyana is the only Casino in Guyana.
[January 2011 last update]

Turkish leisure company Princess Group Hotels & Casinos has been awarded Guyana’s first casino licence. The company expects to invest around $2m to build the casino and upgrade a local hotel to five-stars, according to spokesman Oguz Tayanc. The project is expected to create 150 jobs in Guyana and to open near the capital, Georgetown.

Useful Information on Guyana
General: Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and previously known as British Guiana, is a sovereign state on the northern coast of South America. Guyana has been a former colony of the British, Dutch, French and the Spanish. Guyana achieved independence from the United Kingdom on 26 May 1966 and became a Republic on 23 February 1970. It is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which has its secretariat headquarters in Guyana's capital, Georgetown. Guyana is also one of the few Caribbean countries that are not islands. Guyana is a blend of the Caribbean and South America. The name Guyana is an Amerindian word meaning 'Land of Many Waters'. International telephone country code: +592, Internet country code: .gy, Electricity voltage: 240V frequency 60 Hz (in Georgetown, both 120 V and 240 V at either 50 or 60 Hz are found), Electrical outlet: Type A North American/Japanese 2-blade, Type D & G old and new British 3-pin, Time zone: GMT - 4
Climate: Guyana has a tropical climate with almost uniformly high temperatures and humidity, and much rainfall. The rainfall is generally high for most of the year, as is the humidity. The two rainy seasons are mid November through January and May to August. July to November is the best time to visit, although the rest of the year is not too bad. Guyana's high temperatures (about 30-32 Celsius day time and 20-22 at night) are somewhat tempered by the trade winds.
Languages: English is the official language of Guyana. In addition, Caribbean languages (Akawaio, Wai-Wai, Arawak and Macushi) are spoken by a small minority, while Guyanese Creole (an English-based creole) is widely spoken.
Major cities:
Name of city and administrative division:
1 Georgetown (capital city) - Demerara-Mahaica
2 Linden - Upper Demerara-Berbice
3 New Amsterdam - East Berbice-Corentyne
4 Anna Regina, Pomeroon-Supenaam
5 Bartica - Cuyuni-Mazaruni
6 Skeldon - East Berbice-Corentyne
7 Rosignol - Mahaica-Berbice
8 Mahaica Village - Demerara-Mahaica
9 Parika - Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
10 Vreed en Hoop - Demerara-Mahaica
Regions/Councils: Guyana is divided into three counties (Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice) and 10 regions (the regions are divided into 27 neighbourhood councils):
1 Barima-Waini
2 Pomeroon-Supenaam
3 Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
4 Demerara-Mahaica
5 Mahaica-Berbice
6 East Berbice-Corentyne
7 Cuyuni-Mazaruni
8 Potaro-Siparuni
9 Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
10 Upper Demerara-Berbice
Major airports:
- Georgetown (Demerara-Mahaica), Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)
- Kaieteur National Park (Potaro-Siparuni), Kaieteur International Airport (KIA)
- Lethem (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), Lethem Airport (LTM)
Ports and terminals: Bartica, Georgetown, Linden, New Amsterdam, Parika
Taxis: Use hotel or airport-approved taxis, which are inexpensive and reliable, rather than hail a taxi from the roadside. You should avoid walking around Georgetown alone, even in the main areas and especially after dark. Taxis are generally safe and remain the safest means of getting around town and to and from the airport. Use taxis that are connected to major hotels or that are painted yellow. All yellow taxis are registered with the Government of Guyana’s licensing office. It is advisable prior to entering a taxi to make note of the vehicle’s licence plate number.
Currency: The currency of Guyana is Guyanese Dollar which constitutes 100 cents. The international code is GYD and can be written G$. Guyanese dollar notes are available in denominations of G$1000, 500, 100 and 20 and coins are available in denominations of G$10, 5 and 1. The US Dollar is accepted everywhere in Guyana. The approximate exchange rate on 26 January 2011 was: 1 Euro = 283 G$, 1 US$ = 206 G$, 1 GB£ = 329 G$.
Money: Guyana is a largely cash-based economy. American Dollars are more widely accepted than other foreign currencies. The Bank of Nova Scotia’s ATMs machines accept international bank cards (Visa/MasterCard). Some credit card companies have been known to block credit cards once they are used in Guyana. You could avoid this by informing your credit card company before departure of your intention to travel to Guyana. Currencies can be exchanged at banks and at Bureaux de change. Currency restrictions: The export and import of local currency is restricted to G$200. The export of foreign currency is limited but import of foreign currency is unlimited. The currency of Guyana is not negotiable in foreign countries.
Casinos: Guyana's first in-house casino, Princess Casino Guyana, opened in February 2010 at The Guyana Princess Hotel. Only registered guests of the hotel and overseas nationals could use the casino. By law, Guyanese are not be permitted to gamble at a casino. However, Guyana's President has hinted that the government may amend the Gambling Prevention law to allow Guyanese the opportunity to gamble in local casinos. The Las Vegas-style Princess Casino is the only casino in Guyana and employs 140 Guyanese.
[January 2011 last update]

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The chips appear to be down for the anti-gambling lobby in Guyana.

After almost twenty hours of very intense and often acrimonious debate, the country's parliament Monday night amended a 1902 law so as to permit the activity.

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The ruling People's Progressive Party has an overall majority in the parliament.

All of its MPs voted for in favour of legalizing casino gambling.

The opposition was pressing for a 'conscience' vote.

The leader of the main opposition People's National Congress, Robert Corbin, said the government should have listened to the religious leaders.

The measure was fiercely opposed by several religious groups, Christian, Hindu and Muslim, which have united in opposition to it.

They argued that casino gambling runs contrary to their teachings.

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The religious organisations have now accused the government of flaunting democracy in pushing through the law and have pledged to continue their campaign.

One of their representatives went as far as to suggest the government will have a political price to pay.

In response to their moral arguments about the corrupting influence of casinos and gambling, the government has tried to reassure them there'll be strict controls to the operations of casinos, and these controls will be policed.

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It has said that casinos will bring in millions of dollars in revenue and provide hundreds of jobs for Guyanese.

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But the church groups say it will undermine the country's social fabric and result in illegal activities including money laundering, prostitution and other crime.

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