The islands of Turks and Caicos Islands could pass new gaming and lottery legislation before the end of this year. Three hotel chains with proposals for the islands have casinos as part of their development agreements.
Premier Rufus Ewing said the government has already signed a deal with the Turtle Cove resort, while another is pending for September with the JW Marriot hotel and a memorandum of understanding will be signed later with Utopia.
