Gambling gets the Green Light in Jamaica!

Earlier this week, Jamaica finally approved gambling. While hailed as a smart decision by many, because a large majority of the earnings will be earmarked for improvements in health, education, and security, the decision did not easily pass through Parliament. Many of Jamaica's church leaders (Fact - Jamaica has more churches per capita that any other country in the world!) opposed the proposition for fear of locals being "drawn astray" by the evils of gambling. Others fought the decision for fear locals would drain their own funds in the casinos. Regardless of the validity of these arguments, Jamaica will be opening casinos in the coming years! I am not sure how I personally feel about this decision. I have always enjoyed Jamaica because it is a quiet getaway, an authentic Caribbean experience for me and I feel with Nassau booming in the Casino market, that the region only needs one Las Vegas. It will be very interesting to see how this new venture unfolds! Certainly more news to follow...