Unity Gov't admits to dragging foot on Gaming & Betting Commission Premier Wheatley says he wants to 'take a good look' before before moving ahead with establishment

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says while he is sure illegal gambling is taking place in the VI, neither has he any specific knowledge of the activity nor has he participated.

Dr Wheatley made the statements during a Friday, September 23, 2022, press briefing where he detailed that even as the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting Control Act, 2020, is now a law, the Gaming and Betting Control Commission is yet to be established.

“The Commission hasn’t been formed as yet. It’s something that we’re taking a look at. We haven't decided to move too quickly with it, it's something I want to take a good look at Before we move forward with it,” he said.

On September 14, 2022, a notice from the Premier’s Office, indicated that any person operating any casino, gaming and/or betting operations within the Virgin Islands should take note of the laws.