The new President-elect of Taiwan has informed that he intends to encourage the casino business in his country, as a way to enhance economy. Ma Ying-Jeou said he is prepared to open the doors to the gaming world, since it could be the only solution for Taiwan’s financial problems.
Ma Ying-Jeou has made his intentions clear: when he takes office in 20th May, a new gaming era will start in Taiwan. “Local governments will have the right to issue gambling licenses,” the President-elect said.
The Jamaican government has decided to issue the license for the first legal casino of the country. According to a government spokesperson, the gaming venue will be inside a new hotel to be built in Montego Bay, St. James by international investors and casino operators.
The same spokesperson said the hotel will have more than 3,000 rooms and will employ thousands of Jamaicans but did not give further details. Prime Minister Bruce Golding is expected to announce the government’s decision soon and reveal the identity of the investors.