Tourism
And Arts Minister Sylvia Masebo Says The Country’s Casino Regulations Are
Currently Undergoing Review In Order To Strengthen Monitoring Of All Casinos In
The Country.
Ms
Masebo Says The Revised Regulations Will Be Strengthened In Order To Ensure The
Benefits Of The Industry To The Public Out Weighs The Negative Effects That
Could Be Associated With Gambling.
She
Has Pointed Out That Under Regulated Gambling Industry Has The Potential Of
Causing A Lot Of Social Problems Amongst Families.
Ms
Masebo Says To Be More Effective In The Regulating And Monitoring Of Casinos Through
Out The Country, The Ministry Is Considering Coming Up With A Central
Electronic Monitoring System Which Will Compel All Casinos In The Country To Be
Connected To The System.
She
Says For This Tasked To Be Fulfilled, Her Ministry Is Considering The Possibility
Of Engaging A Consultant To Assist In Setting Up The System.
Meanwhile
Ms Masebo Has Urged All The Casino Operators In The Country To Abide By The
Laws Of The Country As Regards Gambling Adding That She Is Aware That Some
Casinos Have Been Operating Centrally To The Law.
She
Says Government Shall Not Hesitate To Close Down Any Establishment That
Operates Outside The Laws Of The Country Adding That Government Shall Assess
Every Casino On The Basis Of Compliance.
the newly opened Diamond
Casino Owners Who Have Employed A Total Number Of 90 Local Zambians Have
Invested A Total Sum Of 5 Billion Kwacha Into The Project.
And
Ms Masebo Has Noted That Currently The Country Has A Total Of 22 Casinos, 15 Of
Them Are Located In Lusaka Hence It Is Important For Investors To Consider
Investing In Other Towns Such As Livingstone Which Is The Tourist Capital.
And Lusaka Mayor Daniel Chisenga Has Expressed
Happiness At The Development Of What He Has Called As A Beautiful
Infrastructure To Last For Years To Come
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