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2013 Bahamian gambling referendum
28 January 2013
Do you support the regulation and taxation of Web Shop gaming?
For
39.29%
Against
60.71%
Do you support the establishment of a National Lottery?
A referendum on legalising web shops and establishing a national lottery was held in the Bahamas on 28 January 2013. Both proposals were rejected by voters.
Background
Gambling is currently illegal for Bahamian citizens. However, illegal gambling establishments known as "web shops" allow betting on American lottery numbers. The referendum had been a campaign promise of the Progressive Liberal Party prior to the 2012 general elections. After winning the elections, plans were announced in Parliament on 1 November 2012 to hold a referendum on legalising web shops on 3 December. However, on 16 November a further announcement was made that the national lottery question would also be asked and a new date of 28 January 2013 was proposed.
Legalising and regulating the web shops was supported by Prime Minister Perry Christie, who claimed it could raise $20 million a year in tax revenues. However, religious groups opposed the move.
Results
Do you support the regulation and taxation of Web Shop gaming?
Caribbean portal
Elections and referendums in the Bahamas