Gambling Authority
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) INCLUSION IN THE COUNSELLING SERVICES PANEL INTRODUCTION The Gambling Authority is a body corporate created through the Gambling Act, 2012. Botswana Gambling Authority, Gaborone, Botswana. 6,977 likes 16 talking about this 90 were here. The gambling authority is a body corporate established by the government of the republic of. Gambling in Italy has existed for centuries and has taken on many forms. Its dates back to the days of the Roman Empire, when the predecessor of the modern game of backgammon, Ludus Duodecim Scriptorum, became popular among Roman legionnaires.It is also due to them that the game came to other European countries.
- Fanene Samau Etuale Sefo (Chairperson)
- Rev Uta Muaulu
CEO:
Tuala Taimalelagi Siaki Tuala
The objective of setting up the Gambling Control Authority by the Government is to license casinos, manage their operation and bring under the control of one Authority all gambling and gaming activities with a view to better control and enhance monitoring over the gambling sector. The Authority continued to provide focus to achieve their linked Vision and Mission statements as stated below:
- Vision Statement: to be the trusted Casino and gambling Regulator utilising international best practices, advancing our mission with pride and integrity for a safe Samoa.
- Mission Statement:
- To control the growth of gaming and gambling in Samoa
- Ensuring that the management and operation of a casino is and remains free from criminal influence or exploitation.
- Ensuring that gaming in a casino is conducted honestly and responsibly.
- To ensure that money from gambling or gaming is applied to community purposes.
- To ensure that all gaming and gambling is licensed
- To ensure the integrity and fairness of licensed games of chance;
- Containing and controlling the potential of a casino and all forms of licensed gambling and gaming to cause harm to minors, vulnerable persons and society at large.
| KPIs | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (SAT m) | 0.56 | 1.1 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Expenditure (SAT m) | 0.30 | 0.32 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| NPAT (SAT m) | 0.27 | 0.74 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| ROE | 76% | 68% | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Current Ratio | 2.4 | 5.5 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Cash flow (SAT m) | 0.20 | 0.20 | NOT AVAILABLE |
GAMING... THE RIGHT WAY
ABOUT US
The Gaming Authority of Guyana was launched on December 1, 2008, and is the Supervisory Authority for betting shops, casinos, and lotteries under the Anti-Money Laundering Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act of 2009 and its Amendment.
MISSION
The mission of the Gaming Authority is 'To provide effective leadership and regulatory oversight of Gaming in Guyana for the growth and development of a lucrative industry that supports the national economy.'
VISION
The vision of the Gaming Authority is 'To position Guyana as a leading and internationally recognized jurisdiction with a well-managed and effectively regulated gaming industry'.
